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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...
Head of Office Natalia Voutova met with Ms Corina Călugăru, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
The Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, Ms Natalia Voutova, met with Ms Corina Călugăru, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, for a productive exchange on the priorities and future direction of our co-operation. The meeting reaffirmed the...
Head of Office Natalia Voutova met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi
On the occasion of the start of her mandate in the Republic of Moldova, Natalia Voutova, the new Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, held her inaugural meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi. Discussions focused on the strong partnership...
How one summer school is building the Republic of Moldova's next generation of voters
Like many young people, Victor Zinenco, a 19-year-old student at State Pedagogical University “Ion Creangă”, had witnessed several elections before casting his first vote. Yet he gained a deeper understanding of the electoral process when he helped organise the Republic of Moldova’s 2025...
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for Tender - Design, development and integration of an e-learning platform software solution into the digital infrastructure of the Office of the Ombudsperson of the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe is seeking a Provider to design, develop and integrate an e-learning platform software solution into the digital infrastructure of the Office of the Ombudsperson of the Republic of Moldova. This procurement is being carried out in the framework of the Project “Support to the...
Call for Tender – Provision of national consultancy services for strengthening the institutional capacity of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe is seeking national consultants to support the implementation of the Project “Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova – Phase II”. The present call for tenders aims to engage up to 7 providers for each of the three...
Natalia Voutova, new Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau
The Council of Europe Office in Chisinau is delighted to welcome Natalia Voutova as its new Head of Office. With over 30 years of experience in high-level political positions and a strong background in development aid, Natalia brings strong expertise in diplomacy, policy design, international...
How the COMPASS manual is changing human rights education in the Republic of Moldova, one training and one community at a time
In the town of Criuleni, a group of teenagers is sitting in a circle looking at several photographs. Their task is to look at the images and find out which human rights are being violated. The more they’re looking at the images, the more they’re asking themselves what it means to have a certain...
Call for Tender - purchase of fully equipped training/workshop halls and catering services
The Council of Europe is currently implementing a Project on Strengthening the human rights protection of refugees and migrants in the Republic of Moldova: phase II. The Project is being implemented from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028. The overall purpose of the project is to enhance the...
Call for Tender - Provision of consultancy services in the field of non-discrimination, combating hatred and racism in the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe is seeking up to 58 Providers to support the implementation of various project activities. The required expertise includes anti‑discrimination, combating hate crime and hate speech, addressing bullying in educational institutions, as well as specialised knowledge in Roma...
Supreme Court of Justice is developing its first institutional development strategy. What does it mean for the court and the citizens?
For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Moldova is developing an Institutional Development Strategy. More than a planning document, it is an opportunity for the Court to define its long-term direction, reaffirm the values that will guide its work, and...
Ongoing support and new opportunities, in focus at the Council of Europe’s Open Day event in Chisinau
The Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, organized an open day event to highlight the impact of cooperation between the Council of Europe and the Republic of Moldova. The event, held on the 31st anniversary of the...
Learning from Norway about elections: Council of Europe supported a study visit to Oslo for Moldovan electoral officials
In late June 2026, a group of Moldovan electoral officials stepped into the heart of one of Europe’s most established democracies - Norway - to ask one question: what does it really take to build trust in elections? For years, Norway has been a benchmark in one of the best functioning democracies...
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