A select group of trainers - teachers, psychologists, and social workers – from Republic of Moldova joined a two-day training where they gained necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively safeguard children from online risks. By the end of the training, organized by the Council of Europe, they will be proficient in identifying and addressing issues such as online child sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, misinformation, device security and many more.

The program aims to enhance participants' awareness of online safety risks, particularly regarding child sexual exploitation, while equipping trainers with practical skills to mitigate these threats.

The program also encourages continuous learning to keep up with evolving digital risks and facilitates networking among professionals for collaborative learning. Ultimately, it empowers trainers to pass on their knowledge to others, amplifying the program's impact in creating safer online environments for children.

In his welcoming speech, Head of The Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, Falk Lange, stated:

„As trainers, you will have the opportunity to extend the reach of this program far beyond the walls of this room. By passing on what you learn here, you will contribute to building a more informed and vigilant workforce—one that is better equipped to safeguard children from the dangers of online exploitation and abuse.

He underlined that combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse „is not a task for one person, one organisation, or one country”.

„It requires a united and comprehensive approach—one that spans sectors, borders, and disciplines. The Council of Europe is committed to supporting this effort”, he added.

By the end of the two-day program, participants learned more about the online safety landscape, including emerging risks and technologies. After applying what they learned, they will be able to also educate parents on managing children's digital lives and privacy and will establish a professional support network for collaboration.

This training is part of the Council of Europe's ongoing efforts under the End Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse @Europe Plus project, which began in September 2023 and will continue until August 2025.