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The Moldova Stock Exchange, in partnership with UN Women Moldova and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), organized the second consecutive "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" event, part of a global initiative held worldwide.
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Maria Galiț is a well-known name in the village of Sărata Veche, where she has made a significant impact over 18 years of service as mayor. Initially a physics and mathematics teacher with a degree from the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at Moldova State University, Maria decided to pursue a career in local public administration. She started working at the mayor's office at age 25, and by 29, she was elected for her first term as mayor.
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Whether the issue is poverty or education or climate action, all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depend on achieving gender equality. Like the Beijing Platform, the SDGs are global. We will not achieve them if we don’t have half of humanity – women and girls – on board. That means we will never end poverty, improve health and stop a planetary meltdown, among other goals, without respecting and fulfilling the rights of ALL women and girls.
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#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Livia Mitrofan is a judge from the Republic of Moldova and was at the time of the interview holding the position of interim president of the Chisinau Court. She is an advocate for survivor-centered access to legal protection and support for survivors of gender-based violence.
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Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UN Women, UNICEF and Plan International report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient.
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#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Activist Maria Gavrilcenco from the Republic of Moldova talks about how she uses art as a tool for engaging youth, fostering gender equality and building peace.
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Mariana Zabrian, an entrepreneur from Moldova, has dedicated her entire career to preserving and promoting a valuable family recipe – the Babă Neagră dessert, a sweet, soft and porous cake. Inspired by the recipe passed down from her grandmother, Mariana, along with her mother and sister, transformed this family tradition into a business that brings the taste of childhood closer to people across Moldova.
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UN Women Moldova is launching the campaign “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”. This global campaign, initiated in celebration of International Women’s Day, takes place in a landmark year, marking several significant international milestones: 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 25 years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, and 10 years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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UN Women Moldova has taken a significant step towards ensuring access to qualified legal services for women survivors of violence in the Republic of Moldova by signing new partnership agreements with women-led civil society organizations (CSOs). These agreements aim to enhance the availability and quality of legal support services in the North, South, and the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.
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On 19 February 2025, UN Moldova concluded the joint project ”Building sustainable and inclusive peace, strengthening trust and social cohesion on both banks of Nistru/Dniester River” implemented by UN Human Rights, UNDP, and UN Women, and financed by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. The occasion brought together over 90 participants from both banks of Nistru/Dniester River, including representatives of local authorities, development, and civil society partners.
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At just 22 years old, Viktoria, a young woman from the Odesa region, is living a story of resilience and hope. A refugee in Moldova due to the war, she is staying with her husband's family and is a mother of two children, one of whom has health issues. Viktoria finds support and solace through the ROMNI Roma Women's Platform.
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Galina is a Roma woman who has dedicated her life to supporting women in her community, ensuring their voices are both heard and respected. A psychologist by profession, she works with the Roma Awareness Foundation (RAF), an organization that operates on both sides of the Nistru River to assist Roma women who are facing domestic violence or recovering from trauma.
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Women and men from across Moldova joined forces for the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, including members of Parliament, the government, local public authorities, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, media and other opinion leaders.
The UN-led campaign occurs annually between 25 November—the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women—and 10 December, Human Rights Day. Its purpose is to mobilize society as a whole to combat gender-based violence, emphasizing the importance of prevention and support for survivors.
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On 6 December, the third annual National Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment Principles was held under the theme “Finance for Her – Creating Opportunities for Financial Inclusion.” Over 120 professionals attended the conference, including financial regulators, public policymakers, financial education programme providers, private sector representatives, women entrepreneurs and experts. Together, they explored solutions to ensure women have equal access to financial resources.
Mihaela’s story of survival: “When I was around him, I would tremble like a mouse in front of a cat”
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The abuse endured by Mihaela, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, happened 15 years ago. It would seem that enough time has passed for her to talk about it without reliving the emotions of that period. But that’s not the case. She cried again as if things had happened just yesterday.
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If this story had been written three years ago, it would have been published anonymously. The abuse was too intense, and the fear too overwhelming for her to speak up. Today, however, this story has a subject and a predicate. It has a name, and her name is Olga Goncear—a woman who found the strength and courage within herself to break free from abuse, piece herself back together and become a source of support for other women who, like her not so long ago, suffer in silence.
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Fifty-five women and girls with disabilities from six regions of Moldova strengthened their abilities to combat stereotypes and gender-based violence through a series of trainings. Organised under the project “Together for a Life Without Violence!” the trainings were developed by the Motivatie NGO through the EU-funded programme EU4Gender Equality, jointly implemented by UN Women and UNFPA.
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Over 90 participants, including religious leaders, gender equality experts, child protection specialists and representatives from central authorities and philanthropic organisations in Moldova and Romania, convened for the "Family Under the Protection of Faith: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Domestic Violence" conference. Organised on 12 November by the Social Mission Diaconia and UN Women Moldova, the event was hosted as part of the EU-funded EU4Gender Equality regional programme.
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Today, over 400 representatives of the Government, local and national authorities, international organizations and missions, and civil society united in a joint walk to launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This annual campaign advocates for the elimination of violence against women and girls, sending a clear message: violence is unacceptable, and there is #NOEXCUSE.
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Originally from Budești, Maricica Proca chose to return to her hometown after finishing university, with a commitment to develop it. Activist, teacher, director of the local Children and Youth Center, volunteer, and President of the Budești – Casa Părintească Association, Maricica puts it simply: “I want, when I can no longer work, to benefit from quality public services and to live in dignity in my community, alongside others who can enjoy access to water, sewerage, and activities for all ages. If you do nothing, nothing happens. If you want more and better, you have to get involved, work, and make changes.”