Millions of people have been fleeing their homes in Ukraine since the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022 turned into a full-fledged war. In Cahul, a border region in the south of the Republic of Moldova, local public authorities, volunteers and civil society are doing what they can to help, guide and host those on the move. 

International Women's Day, commemorated annually on 8 March, is an international day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, and an opportune moment to call for action to accelerate gender equality.