Mariana Tihu, local activist from Moldova
Mariana Tihu ran for the position of the Local Council of Ceadir-Lunga, Republic of Moldova. Despite the fact that Mariana didn’t make it, she continues to be a local activist and to participate in monitoring the level of accessibility of the infrastructure in town.To share the stories of women with disabilities who run in local elections, the barriers they faced, and their achievements, UN Women Moldova in partnership with "Niste Filme" Production House, and with financial support from Sweden – produced 3 documentaries that tell the story of 3 women candidates with disabilities who ran for the position of local councilor.