UN Women Moldova announces the launch of the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign under the global theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” - an initiative calling to ensure that the legal protections women are entitled to are translated into lived experiences. The campaign also aligns with the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), which focuses on strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, providing global momentum to move beyond commitments toward concrete systemic change.

UN Women Moldova presented the results of the first study on women entrepreneurs’ access to finance in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting both opportunities and constraints in accessing financial resources. The study is relevant for policymakers and regulators, as well as financial service providers, serving as a shared evidence base for measurable interventions. The findings were presented during the “Access to Finance as an Element of Economic Justice: What Works, What Is Missing, and Recommendations for Ensuring Equitable Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs” event, organized by UN Women Moldova in partnership with the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Moldova (AFAM).

Gender equality in education is seen as an important issue by students, parents, and teachers. However, data show that gender stereotypes still influence perceptions and experiences in schools, revealing discrepancies between stated attitudes and actual practices in everyday school life. These findings come from the School Barometer 2026, a national tool that analyzes various aspects of school life, including gender equality. The findings of the study were presented at the "School Barometer 2026: Dialogue on Education" conference, attended by teachers, students, representatives of public institutions, and development partners.

“We thought we were leaving for one week” In early 2022, like thousands of Ukrainian women, Yulia crossed the border into Moldova believing the displacement would be short-lived. Many women left Ukraine hoping to give their children a brief break from air raid sirens and constant fear, never imagining that what was meant to be a week would turn into years.

What does equal pay for equal work and work of equal value mean in practice? How can these principles be applied within companies, beyond statements of intent and formal commitments? These questions were at the core of the Media Brunch: Equal Pay, a public dialogue and positioning event organized by UN Women Moldova. The event brought together journalists, content creators, employers, representatives of public institutions and social partners, with the objective of translating a legally and economically complex topic into language that is accessible, accurate and relevant for the wider public.

Driven by her wish to provide her five dogs with healthy, safe treats, Milena Motricală, a young entrepreneur from the Republic of Moldova, launched the Aufpet brand. The idea took shape in 2021 while Milena was a student in Iași, and what began as a personal project gradually evolved into a natural pet treats business now operating in both Moldova and Romania.

Born in 2000 – the year the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 – Senior Lieutenant Ana-Maria Țurcanu from Moldova is part of a generation of women in the armed forces whose example is reshaping how women’s participation in security and defence is understood.

Starting 1 January 2026, the Labour Code of the Republic of Moldova will include new provisions on preventing and combating violence and harassment in the workplace. The amendments were adopted to align national legislation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190/2019, ratified by the Republic of Moldova on 28 December 2023, which affirms every person’s right to a world of work that is safe, dignified and free from abuse.

"Anyone can be a father, but it takes dedication to be a true dad". This is how Liviu Tverdostup, a father from the IPLT Waldorf Fathers' Club community, begins his story – a happy and grateful dad to his two daughters, aged 5 and 7, with whom he learns every day to explore the world from new perspectives.

In a world where we spend more time online, digital abuse has become a daily reality for a growing number of women. In the face of these challenges, more young women are stepping forward to speak openly about the abuse they experience or witness. One of them is Anastasia Slacfenco — content creator, host of the show “La Covor,” animal rights advocate, and feminist. Anastasia is an energetic, authentic, and highly visible voice in the digital space.

The Republic of Moldova has taken a bold step to protect women and girls from digital violence and, for the first time, criminalizes several forms of such abuse, including stalking.

Over 150 government leaders, international experts, and representatives of civil society convened in Chisinau for the two-day International Conference, "Women for Security," to drive the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda from international commitment to tangible, local impact. The conference focused on how to transform global commitments into direct actions benefitting people.

Ten religious leaders are now better prepared to contribute to preventing and responding to domestic violence. This progress was made possible through a project implemented by the Social Mission “Diaconia” as part of the “EU 4 Gender Equality: Together against gender stereotypes and gender-based violence" programme (phase 2), funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UN Women and UNFPA.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), a landmark document that transformed how the world recognizes women’s roles in peace and security. Unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000, the resolution acknowledged the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and called for their full, equal and meaningful participation in conflict prevention, peace processes and post-conflict recovery.

In the heart of Chișinău, at the Saint Hierarch Nicholas Orthodox Church, Father Radu Storoja embraces not only his role as a servant of the Church but also as a spiritual support for women and girls experiencing abuse. In an interview with UN Women Moldova, he speaks about the Church’s potential to help prevent and combat domestic violence—through words, example, and community work among those in needs.

Ahead of the High-level Week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), the Republic of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to ending gender-based violence, expanding childcare services and promoting equal pay for work of equal value.

“When we listen and understand the specific needs of community members, it becomes easier to work together and make choices that matter for everyone”, shared Natalia Costandoglo, an fund-raiser at the Tomai village hall, ATU Gagauzia.

CHIȘINĂU, Republic of Moldova – Civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Eastern Europe and representatives from various United Nations (UN) entities gathered this week in Chișinău for a sub-regional dialogue on peacebuilding. The two-day event, organized by CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation and UN Women Europe and Central Asia, brought together key actors to strengthen collaboration and prepare for the third annual CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, scheduled for December in Geneva.

In the Republic of Moldova, domestic and gender-based violence reaches alarming levels. In 2024 alone, almost one thousand persons officially reported being victims of domestic violence, more than 70% of whom were women, according to the National Bureau of Statistics citing data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Moreover, an OSCE study shows that two in five women (40%) have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15.

Four women entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have strengthened their businesses thanks to economic vouchers provided by UN Women Moldova and the Swiss Cooperation Office. On Thursday, 4 September 2025, representatives of the two organizations joined a study visit to see how investments of USD 4,000 each have been turned into new equipment, sustainable production processes, and opportunities for business growth – from educational toys and natural pet snacks to recycled design and sustainable fashion.