Combating discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova
What are the goals and objectives of the project?
- To improve record of reforms in the Republic of Moldova to combat discrimination, hatred and racism in line with European standards, including a better protection of ethnic and sexual minorities.
- To develop a harmonised and effective approach in the Republic of Moldova to tackle these issues.
Who benefits from the project?
- Institutions of the Republic of Moldova
- Civil society organisations
- Vulnerable groups
- The general population, all citizens
How does the project work?
- Through a combination of tailored policy/legislative review, capacity-building and awareness raising actions, peer-to- peer activities and networking.
What do we expect to achieve?
- To strengthen capacities of the relevant state and non-state actors in the Republic of Moldova to react to discrimination and hatred and protect vulnerable groups and all citizens, in line with ECRI and other European standards in this field.
- To increase awareness in the Moldovan society on the danger of discrimination and on the importance of taking a stand against hatred and discrimination.
What is the budget of the project?
- The total budget of the project is 560 000 Euros.
How to get more information?
About the Partnership for Good Governance
The “Partnership for Good Governance” (PGG) is a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe for strengthening good governance in the Eastern Partnership region.
PGG provides tailor-made support to Eastern Partnership countries to bring their legislation and practice closer to European standards in the fields of human rights, rule of law and democracy. It supports, in particular, Eastern Partnership countries’ domestic reforms to strengthen justice, counter economic crime, promote equality and non-discrimination, advance women’s access to justice and combat violence against women.


Contact-us
Maja Stojanovic , Senior project officer, Strasbourg
useful links
- Steering Committee on Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion
- European Commission against Racism and Intolerance
- Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
- European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
- Roma and Travellers Team
- Intercultural cities programme
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Block the Hatred, Share the Love Campaign
- Committee of Experts on Hate Crime (PC/ADI-CH)
- Committee of Experts on Combating Hate Speech (ADI/MSI-DIS)




