This simplified version of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was developed together with survivors of violence from Moldova. The guide contains only some CEDAW articles selected by women survivors of violence and are described from their point of view in order to help other women improve their knowledge and stand for their rights. More
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The study examines societal perceptions and attitudes toward women’s participation in peace and security, existing barriers and stereotypes, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on social cohesion. Based on collected data and expert analysis, it provides recommendations to advance gender inclusion and strengthen resilience in the security and defence sector.
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The energy crisis in Europe - exacerbated by the Russian Federation’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the cessation of gas supplies in winter 2025 - has had profound consequences across the region. In Moldova, these effects have disproportionately impacted women and girls, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and deepening socio‑economic inequalities. This brief examines how the energy crisis has exposed and intensified structural gender inequalities, including the unequal distribution of unpaid care work, the longstanding underrepresentation of women in energy governance and decision-making, persistent gender data gaps that constrain evidence-based responses, and heightened risks for marginalized groups. It outlines policy and programmatic recommendations for the country’s transition to renewable energy, with a focus on how these efforts can be inclusive, equitable and aligned with Moldova’s national commitments and the 2030 Agenda.
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This report presents a socio-economic analysis of women's involvement in rural development within the LEADER approach in Moldova. The initiative was implemented by the National LEADER Rural Development Network (NRDN) with support from UN Women Moldova and financial assistance from Sweden.
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As part of its efforts to raise awareness and reporting rate, UN Women Moldova has published a Digital Safety Guide for Women and Girls, a practical and accessible resource adapted to the Moldovan context. The guide explains the most widespread forms of digital violence and provides essential information on how women and girls can protect themselves online.
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The High-Level Women4Security Forum was hosted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, in partnership with the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM), UN Women, the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), and the GS Foundation, with financial support from Sweden and Denmark.
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În Republica Moldova, responsabilitățile de îngrijire limitează semnificativ participarea femeilor pe piața muncii, accentuând diferențele salariale și inegalitățile economice. Accesul redus la servicii de educație timpurie, mai ales în mediul rural, amplifică povara muncii neremunerate asupra femeilor și fetelor. Prin investiții și parteneriate strategice, UN Women sprijină dezvoltarea serviciilor de îngrijire și politici incluzive care valorizează munca de îngrijire și creează oportunități egale pentru toți.
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In the Republic of Moldova, gender mainstreaming in the security sector is a priority, evidenced by the government’s commitments to international law, including through its National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. Moldova faces specific challenges, such as gender stereotypes, inadequate infrastructure and institutional policies that limit equal access for women.
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UN Women Moldova lansează campania #CreștemÎmpreună, o inițiativă care are ca scop să crească gradul de conștientizare și să promoveze dezvoltarea și implementarea serviciilor de îngrijire prietenoase copiilor cu vârsta între 0 și 3 ani. Campania este realizată în parteneriat cu Ministerul Muncii și Protecției Sociale, în sprijinul Programului Național „Servicii de îngrijire a copiilor cu vârsta de până la 3 ani”, cu susținerea financiară a Uniunii Europene, Suediei și Biroului de Cooperare al Elveției.
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In 2025, we mark the 25th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000. It was followed by nine complementary resolutions and several related normative frameworks, which together form the broader WPS agenda.
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Ghidul are scopul de a oferi un cadru clar și detaliat de acțiune pentru polițiști și polițiste în gestionarea cazurilor de violență sexuală. Acesta urmărește protejarea victimelor prin aplicarea procedurilor legale și asigurarea unei colaborări eficiente între autoritățile competente, instituțiile medicale și organizațiile de sprijin, pentru a garanta asistența completă și respectarea drepturilor victimei.
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Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient.
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Hope and Healing: Moldova’s Integrated Regional Service for Victims of Sexual Violence
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This report has been elaborated by the Ministry of the Interior in collaboration with the Women’s Law Centre in the context of the work of the Commission on Monitoring and Analysis of Domestic Violence Cases Resulting in Death or Serious Injury of Victims with the financial support of UN Women and Sweden.
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Femicide represents the most extreme manifestation of gender-based violence against women and girls. Very often such killings are not isolated incidents but rather the culmination of pre-existing forms of gender-based violence that affect all regions and countries worldwide. Broadly speaking, femicides or gender-related killings of women and girls are committed in different settings, within the private sphere and beyond, for gender-related motives. Such motives are rooted in societal norms and stereotypes that consider women as subordinate to men, as well as in discrimination towards women and girls, inequality and unequal power relations between women and men in society. Gender-related motives characterize the context in which these crimes are committed, which also distinguishes them from other intentional killings of women and girls unrelated to gender motives.
This report was originally released by UN Women HQ.
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În Republica Moldova, una din șase femei trăiește în frică, chiar în propria casă. Anul acesta, 21 de femei și-au pierdut viața din cauza violenței domestice, iar doar în primele luni au fost raportate peste 4.600 de cazuri de abuz împotriva femeilor.
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In its first year of operation, the Integrated Regional Service for Victims of Sexual Violence in Moldova assisted 58 victims. Located in Ungheni, the service offers medical, legal, psychological and social support in one place, covering six districts—Ungheni, Fălești, Sîngerei, Călărași, Nisporeni and Telenești. The service is funded by the EU and piloted by the International Centre “La Strada” through the EVOLVE4GE project, implemented by UN Women.
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The Republic of Moldova has significantly improved policy, legal and institutional frameworks for advancing gender equality. Yet, deeply rooted gender norms and stereotypes perpetuate inequalities in society and women and girls still face challenges in accessing education, career and decision-making opportunities.
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Since the Ukraine war began in February 2022, Moldova has been a crucial transit and destination country for refugees. By August 2024, Moldova recorded 1,157,864 border crossings from Ukraine, showing resilience despite being one of Europe’s poorest countries. This crisis has strained Moldova’s resources, as 900,107 return crossings to Ukraine highlight the dynamic migration patterns. Challenges persist, particularly in integrating women and children into the labor market. Ukrainian refugee women face higher unemployment rates, especially outside Chisinau, where job opportunities are limited. They are concentrated in lower-paying sectors and often seek flexible work due to caregiving responsibilities, which clashes with local employers' preferences for full-time roles. Moldova has introduced childcare services and initiatives to aid integration, yet a more gender-sensitive approach is necessary. Priorities include expanding language courses, recognizing qualifications, and improving access to job opportunities, helping to build a more inclusive labor market for refugees and the Moldovan economy.
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From September 5-6, 2024, we, 60 women leaders and representatives from women-led organizations across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine gathered in Chisinau, Moldova to share views, experiences and best practices related to the implementation of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) commitments.
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Donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
Geographical Coverage: Europe and Central Asia, with interventions in
the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia.
Implementing period: 2024-2027.