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.

Members of multidisciplinary teams are among the first professionals able to recognize signs of violence and act swiftly to protect and support persons with disabilities. These teams bring together specialists from social assistance, education, public order, health, and local public administration. Understanding disability-specific needs is therefore essential for timely, tailored, and empathetic interventions.

Girls and women across the Republic of Moldova, particularly those from vulnerable groups, will benefit from more inclusive and tailored employment opportunities thanks to a new project officially launched today. The initiative is supported by the Government of Austria, through the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), and jointly implemented by UN Women and UNFPA Moldova, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova.

UN Women, in partnership with the Congress of Local Authorities (CALM) has launched a comprehensive program aimed at strengthening the capacity of 22 local public authorities (LPAs) across the Republic of Moldova in gender-responsive governance and budgeting. Through a series of trainings, tailored mentoring, and knowledge exchanges, the initiative supported by European Union and Switzerland, aims to increase women’s engagement in governance processes and their meaningful participation in promoting inclusive and resilient communities.

The Republic of Moldova has made great strides in preventing and combating violence against women and girls by aligning its national legislation with evolving social and technological realities. UN Women Moldova welcomes the final adoption of a comprehensive legislative package that strengthens protection for women and girls from all forms of violence, including those facilitated by digital tools.

The Republic of Moldova will strengthen its resilience to climate change through improved management of forests and pastures, as well as by empowering rural women engaged in agriculture, who play a key role in the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. These efforts will be supported by the project “Advancing Climate Resilience and Women’s Empowerment in Moldova”, launched on 9 July 2025 during a policy dialogue. The project will be implemented by UNDP and UN Women between 2025 and 2029, with financial support from Canada and a total budget of approximately US$4.5 million.

In 2025, UN Women celebrates its 15th anniversary. Dominika Stojanoska, UN Women Moldova Country Representative, reflects on the progress made and the work that lays ahead.

Major Ludmila Saulova, a Moldovan peacekeeper, served with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). She recently spoke to UN Women about her experiences from the field, and the importance of women peacekeepers.

This International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we share the reflections of H.E. Katarina Fried, Sweden's Ambassador to Moldova between 2022 and 2025. As a strategic partner to UN Women, Sweden plays an instrumental role in advancing gender equality and women’s rights in Moldova. A true gender equality advocate, H.E. Fried has been a key advocate and driving force behind these efforts. As H.E. Fried is leaving Moldova in June 2025, we dedicate this day to her.

Before most children can even read, they have already been told that boys are strong, and girls are weak. Whether you are a boy living in Belgium or a girl in Ghana, stereotypes about gender, and what it means to be a boy or a girl, are prevalent around the world.