What is the legal context?

The Republic of Moldova ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (Lanzarote Convention) in 2011. The Committee of the Parties to the Convention, also known as the Lanzarote Committee, is charged with monitoring the implementation of the Convention. The Republic of Moldova participated in the 1st monitoring round dedicated to the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse in the circle of trust (2014-2017) and in the 2nd one on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse facilitated by information and communication technologies (2017).

Other important standards taken into consideration during the project implementation include the Council of Europe Guidelines on child-friendly justice (2010) and the Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)7 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on Guidelines to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of the child in the digital environment.

The project itself promotes the implementation of these international standards and builds on the progress and work already carried out at national level. Relevant national standards and policies include the Law no. 338 of 15.12.1994 on the rights of the child, Decision No. 434 of 10.06.2014 on the approval of the Child Protection Strategy for the years 2014-2020, Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2017-2020, as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the Roundtable “Implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse: Challenges and Best Practices”.

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Back The launch of the National Campaign for the prevention and reporting of child abuse and violence, including online, by promoting the free helpline for children - 116 111.

The launch of the National Campaign for the prevention and reporting of child abuse and violence, including online, by promoting the free helpline for children - 116 111.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova together with the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, in the framework of the project "Prevention and protection of children from violence, including in the digital environment in the Republic of Moldova", launched the National Campaign for the prevention and reporting of child abuse and violence, including online, by promoting the free helpline for children - 116 111.

Violence against children takes many forms and it happens in places, which should be safe havens for children: in the family, at school or in residential institutions, thus in the so-called "circle of trust", as well as in the digital environment. Therefore, it is important for children to have the means to communicate with adults about what is happening to them or others around them and to ask for help. The Child helpline serves as a mechanism that allows a safe space for children to voice their concerns and seek help, not only on violence.

The campaign aims to encourage children in particular, but also the general public to report cases of child abuse and violence. It will run from July to October this year. The messages of the campaign, including the video spot will be promoted on social networks, television, radio, public transportation and playgrounds of a network of restaurants in Chisinau and Balti.

The national campaign for the prevention and reporting of child abuse and violence, including online, by promoting the free helpline for children - Child helpline 116 111, was prepared and will be supported by the Council of Europe project on Preventing and protecting children from violence including in the digital environment in the Republic of Moldova in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.

CHISINAU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 17 June 2024
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 Who we work with?

Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, Culture and Research, Ministry of Justice, Public Prosecution Service, National Institute of Justice, Police Academy, Supreme Court of Justice, Lawyers Union, Ombudsperson for Children’s Rights, National Council for the Protection of Child's Rights, NGOs, acclaimed experts in the field.

 Who benefits from the project?

The project targets judges, prosecutors, lawyers, police officers, staff members of the People’s Advocate Office, National Preventive Mechanism members and other criminal justice actors. The end beneficiaries are the users of the justice system, parties to criminal proceedings.