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A year in review: The EU and Council of Europe partnership with the Republic of Moldova
Fair hearings without waiting, a meaningful response to hate crime and institutions that support those seeking protection from discrimination or violence. These are everyday expectations driving the joint efforts of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the Republic of Moldova. At the...
Council of Europe is looking for providers of consultancy services in the area of intercultural inclusion
The Council of Europe’s Intercultural Inclusion Unit is currently implementing the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme, a capacity building programme which supports a network of cities and regions to manage diversity as an asset. It supports authorities in developing and implementing...
Judicial and statistical stakeholders from the Republic of Moldova identify practical steps to close gender data gaps in access to justice
Reliable, gender-sensitive data is key to understanding the barriers women face in accessing justice. To discuss how to improve such data, representatives of authorities, justice and statistical institutions and civil society of the Republic of Moldova met at a roundtable in Chisinau. The meeting...
From adoption to implementation: three key documents to guide the Supreme Court’s development
People seeking justice should be able to rely on courts interpreting and applying the law consistently. The reform of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova, introduced in March 2023, placed this responsibility at the centre of the Supreme Court’s mandate. Giving practical effect...
Getting the details right: Electoral officials prepare for elections in Găgăuzia with the help of the Council of Europe
For Anastasia Ivanenko, chairing a precinct electoral bureau in Comrat ahead of the 15 November elections means paying particular attention to one essential task: making sure voter lists are accurate. Anastasia has worked in the electoral field since 2019 and has chaired a precinct electoral...
Why are law students not becoming Judges and Prosecutors despite increasing vacancies?
Recruiting and retaining qualified and honest judges and prosecutors has become a challenge in the Republic of Moldova, partially due to the ongoing vetting process. As has been the case with judges, the increase in prosecution vacancies, retirements and resignations has led to heavy workloads...
CALL FOR TENDERS - Provision of fully equipped conference/workshop halls and catering services in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe Project “Support to the Office of the Ombudsperson in the protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova - Phase II” is launching a competitive bidding procedure for the provision of fully equipped conference/workshop halls and catering services in Chișinău, Republic...
Steering Committee takes stock, defines upcoming priorities for the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025-2028
The Council of Europe and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova hosted the first Steering Committee of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025–2028. The event brought together representatives of national partner institutions, the Council of Europe...
Council of Europe is hiring a Senior Operations Officer
Deadline to apply: 22-Oct-2026 - Apply here Duty station: Chișinău Grade: B5 Description & Requirements Your Team The Council of Europe Office in Chisinau facilitates, maintains and strengthens working relations between the Council of Europe and the national authorities (mainly the government and...
How do people in the Republic of Moldova perceive their human rights? New study reveals progress and persistent challenges
Do people in the Republic of Moldova feel that their rights are respected? Do they know their rights and where to turn when those rights are violated? And are they ready to stand up for them? A new Study offers some encouraging answers – but also shows where important gaps remain. Presented on 6...
Call for Tender - Provision of consultancy services for the design and delivery of a series of workshops
The Council of Europe Project “Support to the Office of the Ombudsperson in the protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova - Phase II” is launching a competitive bidding procedure for local consultancy services to design and deliver a series of workshops aimed at strengthening the...
Supporting the integration of migrants and refugees through Romanian Language learning in the Republic of Moldova
Talking to a doctor, looking for work or building relationships with people in the local community can be challenging without a shared language. For adult migrants and refugees in the Republic of Moldova, learning Romanian can help make these everyday interactions easier. The National Curriculum...
Working together for justice that serves people
Natalia Voutova, the newly appointed Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, held a courtesy meeting with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the close cooperation between the Council of Europe and the Republic of Moldova, with...
Justice professionals strengthen their response to violence against women, domestic violence and femicide
When victims of violence against women or domestic violence turn to the justice system, they need a response that is timely, effective, coordinated, and sensitive to their specific needs. To support this, six specialised regional training seminars were organised in Chișinău, Bălți and Cahul for...
Strong local democracy for Republic of Moldova’s European path
Stronger local democracy is essential to building democratic resilience in the Republic of Moldova, Congress Vice-President Konstantinos Koukas (Greece, EPP/CCE) stressed at the 15th Annual Meeting of the Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP), held in...
More than a seat at the table: How youth participation should really look like
The fifth edition of the Moldova Youth Forum (MYF), held this year under the theme "United by Values," brought together over 500 young people from across the country with national authorities and international partners for two days of dialogue on democracy, freedom, community and resilience....
Same law, different habits - A study on inclusive elections in the Republic of Moldova shows what accessibility should really be
A new Council of Europe study finds that persons with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova continue to face significant barriers to exercising their voting rights. While recent reforms have ended blanket exclusions, practical and legal inconsistencies remain - particularly for...
Call for Proposals - Support to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in assisting women, victims of violence against women and domestic violence
The Council of Europe Project “Supporting the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in the Republic of Moldova – Phase II” is launching a Call for Proposals to Support to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in assisting women, victims of violence against women and domestic violence. The...
Call for tenders - Video production services
The Council of Europe project “Education for Democracy in the Republic of Moldova II” is launching a tender for the provision of video production services. The selected provider will be responsible for production of five human-centred documentary-style video stories showcasing the tangible...
Ms Natalia Voutova, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, Meets with the Mr Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
A productive meeting today between Ms Natalia Voutova, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, and Mr Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the Council of Europe and the Parliament of the Republic of...
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