Roundtable held to discuss new regional service for victims of sexual violence
On 25 April 2024, UN Women held a roundtable to discuss Moldova’s first Regional Integrated Service for Victims of Sexual Violence, presenting results from its first six months of operation. Learn more
Ukrainian businesswomen met with Olena Kondratiuk, Vice-Speaker of the Supreme Council of Ukraine, at a meeting organized by UN Women
On April 29 2024, a meeting with businesswomen from the Ukrainian community and Olena Kondratiuk, Vice-Speaker of the Supreme Council of Ukraine, took place. The meeting was hosted and organized by UN Women in collaboration with the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Learn more
Advancing cooperation in combating hate speech, sexism, and other forms of gender-based violence ahead of presidential election
A round-table organised by the Council of Europe and European Union in partnership with the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Moldova and UN Women gathered over 50 participants Learn more
Childcare spaces open in Căușeni, creating new opportunities for mothers and children
UN Women, with financial support from the Government of Japan, inaugurated two child-friendly spaces in the center of Căușeni, a city located in southern Moldova. Learn more
Moldova’s National Agency for the Prevention and Combating of Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence shares its priorities and commitments
On 20 February 2024, the National Agency for the Prevention and Combating of Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence presented its priorities and commitments at the Government of Moldova’s premises in Chișinău. Learn more
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Evghenia Hutsuleac - impact story
Resilience through technology: The professional transformation of a refugee woman

Upon arriving in Moldova, refugee women from Ukraine face a series of obstacles, including the need to adapt to a new reality and find financial stability. In 2023, over 200 women from Moldova and Ukraine participated in the "Women in Online Work" (WoW) programme, taking advantage of opportunities for their personal development and professional requalification. One of the participants was Evghenia Hutsuliak, a refugee from Odessa, Ukraine, who crossed the border in hopes of finding a safe place for herself and her two children.

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Ana Bradu
Passion and sustainability: Ana Bradu's journey to running a successful eco-friendly business

In a society increasingly aware of climate change, success stories on environmentally friendly products are becoming beacons of inspiration. One such remarkable story is that of Ana Bradu, the founder of Green Pack Moldova. An entrepreneur with a clear vision for a sustainable future, Ana owns a business focused on ecological packaging: compostable shopping and trash bags, cotton bags, disposable paper and sugarcane tableware, paper drinking straws and other eco-friendly products. Through her determination, Ana demonstrates that it is possible to protect the environment while developing viable and responsible business solutions.

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lilia sava
Take Five: “When you have a well-defined goal, all the objectives you set are achievable”

In the digital era, an increasing number of girls and women are choosing to study STEM and/or ICT fields. Teachers play a significant role in this trend, encouraging and promoting this path. To commemorate International Education Day, we explore how educators can inspire young women to opt for a career in fields perceived as male-dominated. We also spoke with Dr. Lilia Sava, Dean of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications at the Technical University of Moldova, about how education contributes to building an equal and inclusive society.