UN Women Moldova

Project launched to increase the leadership and resilience of women affected by the Russia-Ukraine crisis

The "Women in support of women: increasing the leadership and resilience of women affected by the crisis through community initiatives" project, funded by the Government of Switzerland and  Learn more

Strengthening Socio-Economic Resilience of Women and Girls Affected by...

A project aiming at strengthening socio-economic resilience of women and girls affected by the Ukraine refugee crisis in Moldova and enhancing social cohesion in the host communities in 5 selected districts in Moldova  Learn more

"It is smart to be equal” – 30 women and men combat Gender-Based Violence through an intellectual game

To mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women Moldova and its partners held a roundtable in Ungheni, bringing together representatives of local public authorities  Learn more

Women refugees from Ukraine and local community members learn how to recognise different types of gender-based violence

To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign, UN Women Moldova, in cooperation with the 151 Community Center and with the financial support of the U.S. Department of State Learn more

Art workshop raises awareness on the role of young people in...

On 8 December, UN Women organised a dialogue and art workshop where over 30 young women from across the country addressed the role of young people in promoting gender equality and combating violence against girls and women. Learn more

Highlights

"I am a teacher and I was ashamed to say my husband beat me:" One woman’s story of overcoming 12 years of violence

This story recounts the experiences of a primary school teacher in Chișinău who left her marriage after 12 years of abuse. We have chosen not to use her real name to protect her identity.

Life after the nightmare at home: The story of a woman who escaped violence

Olesea has three children whom she is raising with the love she never had. Her parents abandoned her when she was barely learning to walk, and her dream of having a loving family turned into a nightmare after she got married.

Motivation for life

Tatiana came to Moldova from Ukraine with her mother, leaving behind her husband, son and home. At the time, she didn’t even know where her daughter was.

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