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Strengthening minorities’ rights protection in the Republic of Moldova
Public officials and practitioners from the Republic of Moldova gathered for a two-days specialized training on preventing discrimination against national minorities and protecting fundamental rights guaranteed under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM)....
Advancing the dialogue with partners from the Republic of Moldova on access to rights and effective equality of vulnerable groups
In continuation of the roundtable on 25 November 2025, dedicated to the latest findings and recommendations of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) for the Republic of Moldova, key national partners met with the Council of Europe and European Union representatives and...
Taking stock of the progress towards effective equality and access to rights in the Republic of Moldova
Key partners in anti-discrimination field from the Republic of Moldova met with the Council of Europe and European Union representatives and national experts to explore the latest findings and recommendations of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) for the Republic of...
New Grant for Strengthening LGBTI Rights in the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe has signed a Grant Agreement with GENDERDOC-M Information Centre, aiming to strengthen equality and combat discrimination on SOGIESC grounds in the Republic of Moldova. Selected through a public call for proposals and rigorous assessment, the project will contribute to a...
Fortifying cooperation for protecting ethnic and religious communities through more inclusive policing
Representatives of law enforcement institutions and civil society organisations from Albania, North Macedonia and the Republic of Moldova came together in Chisinau for a regional exchange on inclusive policing. With the support of the European Union and Council of Europe’s joint regional actions,...
The Republic of Moldova advances reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support
From modernising courts’ management system to strengthening the protection of women’s rights and advancing democratic reforms, the Republic of Moldova is making tangible progress with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe’s joint programme “Partnership for Good Governance”....
Young voices committed against hatred in the Republic of Moldova
“No-hate” Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the Republic of Moldova visited the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau to discuss their engagement in initiatives of promoting equality and inclusion in the society. The Young European Ambassadors brainstormed on how to increase equality in the...
Strengthening trust between police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova
The second roundtable aimed at fostering dialogue and strengthening co-operation between the police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova was organised together with the General Police Inspectorate and the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre in Chisinau on 16 May 2025 The event focused on...
Combating hate speech and sexism ahead of parliamentary election
A third edition of the anti-discrimination campaign launched by the Council of Europe in partnership with the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Moldova and UN Women, supported by the European Union, gathered over 60 participants representing national and local authorities, political...
United Against Hate: Strengthening Law Enforcement to Combat Discrimination
The regional workshop “Police Operating in Diverse Societies: Addressing Hatred Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities” held in Durres, Albania, underscored the commitment of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the regional partners to combat all forms of hatred and discrimination. The...
Council of Europe No Hate Speech Week 2025 marks 18 June, the International Day for countering hate speech
The 2025 edition of the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week has kicked off in Strasbourg today, on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The three-day event offers a platform to discuss recent legal and policy developments, to share innovative practices, and to facilitate...
Moldovan police database operators are better equipped to collect data on hate crimes
Throughout April and May 2025, in co-operation with the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, five tailor-made training sessions on data collection were organised for 162 police database operators. These activities are part of the initiative launched to support Moldovan...
Cities against hate: Italian and Moldovan cities met to discuss experiences and best practices in addressing hatred
Representatives from the Moldovan cities of Călărași, Cimișlia, Dubăsari, and Soroca joined their peers from Brescia and Reggio Emilia, Italy, and engaged in discussions centred on the theme "Città contro l’odio" (Cities against hate). This collaborative initiative aimed to foster the exchange of...
An occasion to take note of progress in combating discrimination in the Republic of Moldova
The third Technical Project Committee meeting for the joint EU/CoE project “Combating discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova” brought together key state and non-state stakeholders engaged in the equality and anti-discrimination domain. The discussion focused on...
Strengthening support for discrimination victims in the Republic of Moldova through improved police and Equality Council co-operation
A workshop that focused on the practical aspects of investigating cases of discrimination, hate speech and prejudice-motivated crimes, was organised together with the Equality Council and the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova. This is part of the inter-institutional...
Working with the Moldova Police to change public attitude on the most vulnerable in the society
As part of the continued effort to fight against discrimination and hate speech in the Republic of Moldova, the Council of Europe joins forces once more with the General Police Inspectorate. This time, the aim is to develop an awareness raising campaign aiming at shading light on the most...
Building a safer and more inclusive environment for LGBTI persons
The Council of Europe joined forces with the National Agency for the Prevention and Combating of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (ANPCV) in the Republic of Moldova, to provide a common platform for discussion between state authorities and civil society organisations on LGBTI rights. ...
The challenges faced by the Roma community in the Republic of Moldova, discussed at the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau
The Council of Europe Office in Chisinau held a working meeting with the representatives of the Roma community from the Republic of Moldova. Roma community representatives presented the existing challenges they face, with the aim of identifying solutions and developing the existing cooperation.
Towards a better legal protection of minorities in the Republic of Moldova
Legal professionals (50 persons), judges, prosecutors, and staff from judicial institutions of the Republic of Moldova, were trained on the latest European and Council of Europe standards and on the European Court of Human Rights case law on discrimination on religious, ethnic, sexual and...
Police and Equality Council strengthen collaboration during Human Rights week in the Republic of Moldova
In a continued effort to promote equality, dignity and freedom, the Police and the Equality Council of the Republic of Moldova met in Chisinau to reinforce their collaboration. The meeting focused on advancing practices and improving the reporting, analysis, and qualification of cases involving...