What we do

All human development and human rights issues have gender dimensions. UN Women focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board.

Gender equality in Moldova
In the Republic of Moldova, considerate progress has been made in the recent years to advance gender equality. In 2021, the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Index scored Moldova 0.77 points or 28th out of 156 countries, marking an increase of 0.55 points since 2006.
Gender-sensitive Governance and Women’s Participation in Public Life
As a result of the 2021 parliamentary elections, 40% of Moldovaʼs Members of the Parliament (MPs) are women. This progress is due to double quota provisions and the advocacy of civil society organisations, state institutions and development partners, including UN Women.
Women economic empowerment and resilience
Since 2015, UN Women has carried out the GirlsGoIT initiative to support and encourage women and girls in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, including professional qualification and re-qualification digital programs. UN Women also supported the establishment of the first-ever Women Hubs, which offer co-working opportunities, networking and professional events.
Women, Peace and Security
The first National Action Plan (2018-2021) for the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) was developed and implemented with the support of UN Women. The Country Office is now assisting the Government in developing the second generation National Action Plan for the period 2023-2027.
Ending violence against women and girls
Moldova has made international and national commitments to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. Although it has ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
Ensuring the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus
In response to the refugee crisis in Moldova caused by the war in Ukraine, UN Women is co-chairing the Gender Task Force (GTF) jointly with the Platform for Gender Equality to ensure that gender perspective is integrated into the humanitarian action and that the different needs, priorities and capacities of women, girls, men and boys are addressed.
UN system coordination
When different parts of the multilateral system act together, they can deliver greater results—and maximize the use of scarce resources. Within the UN system, UN Women is mandated to lead, promote and coordinate efforts to advance the full realization of women’s rights and opportunities.