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Dec 7, 2018
Promo-LEX Association and Bertam Grup received the UN Human Rights Awards
Promo-LEX Association and Bertam Grup received the UN Human Rights Awards. The UN Gala was organized on 6 December 2018 in Chisinau. The event brought together over 200 representatives of national and local public authorities, development partners, civil society and the media.
Dec 5, 2018
Moldovan youth associates volunteerism with friendship and helping others according to a recent U-Report poll
Today, the world is celebrating the International Volunteer Day. December. In Moldova, the #IVD2018 is celebrated with support from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and UNICEF in partnership with the National Youth Council in Moldova.
Dec 5, 2018
Celebrities from the Republic of Moldova volunteer for the local development of their home communities
11 celebrities from the Republic of Moldova volunteer for the economic and social development of their home communities. They teamed up for the national campaign “prOMotorul de acasa” conducted by UNDP Moldova, with financial support of the Government of Switzerland.
Dec 4, 2018
“LIBERĂ”, a theater performance about prejudices and stereotypes, played in Chisinau, Moldova
Over 700 people have attended the premiere of the theater performance „LIBERĂ” (“Free” - from Romanian), directed by Ianoș Petrașcu, at the National Philharmonic Hall in Chisinau, Moldova. The performance addresses the issue of violence against women and its repercussions on the future generation. It’s a play about patterns, written and unwritten laws of life.

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Dec 5, 2018
From where I stand: “We must fight this perception that what happens in the family remains in the family”
For Ina Grădinaru, a psychologist with a women’s centre in Moldova, her work with survivors of violence is much more than a job, it’s a social responsibility and her life mission.
Nov 19, 2018
EU support: An entrepreneur from Tiraspol produces eco-friendly twine for vineyard
Andrei Climenco is one of over 70 young people from both banks of the Nistru River who were awarded European grants in the amount of up to EUR 13,500 to start up or develop their businesses. Moreover, they also benefited from personal consultants’ services for 14 months, who helped them manage their businesses in an efficient way.
Oct 25, 2018
In Musaitu village, a local market was built with the support of the European Union
Every Thursday, people of Musaitu village in Taraclia district, populated mostly with Bulgarian ethnics, have a new meeting point, right in the heart of their small community – the agricultural market, recently inaugurated. This was possible thanks to European Union’s support, offered in the framework of the “Support for agriculture and rural development in ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district” (SARD) Programme, implemented by the UNDP
Oct 12, 2018
Liza Mamaliga turns Moldovan honey into pots of gold
Moldovan entrepreneur Liza Mamaliga started her Dulce Plai honey company out of frustration.

Articles

Tehnologiile moderne au luat locul vechilor utilaje medicale în Serviciul medical al MAI Dec 4, 2018
Over 11,000 police officers performing their duties benefit from better conditions of diseases’ treatment and control, after endowment of the MAI Medical Service with cutting-edge medical equipment. This was possible thanks to a project implemented by UNDP, from financial resources allocated by the MIA, the MIA Medical Service and UNDP.
World AIDS Day Message 2018 - 1 December 2018 Nov 30, 2018
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first World AIDS Day. Thirty years of activism and solidarity under the banner of World AIDS Day. Thirty years of campaigning for universal access to life-saving services to treat and prevent HIV.
“Women survivors of violence are not only the victims. They possess solutions to this aggravated form of human rights violation” Nov 26, 2018
What do we know about Violence against Women in the world, and in the Moldovan society in particular? How does it actually affect the individuals and families, communities and the country, and the world? What was done and What can we do to stop this aggravated form of women’s human rights violations? These and other questions many individuals and organizations may ask as we approach the 16 days of activism against Gender-based violence.
Cristina, a survivor of domestic violence, is 24 and has never voted before Nov 6, 2018
At the Maternal Center in Caușeni, Cristina and Dumitru receive medical, psychological and legal support.

Secretary General Messages

MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
On International Migrants Day, let us take the path provided by the Global Compact: to make migration work for all.
MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE DAY
Today, the world marks the first International Universal Health Coverage Day. We do so because good health is a fundamental human right and crucial to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY
Millions of people around the world have gone to the ballots this year with corruption as one of their top priorities. On International Anti-Corruption Day, let us take a stand for integrity.
MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
For 70 years, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been a global beacon – shining a light for dignity, equality and well-being … and bringing hope to dark places.