What is the project?

The project objective is to deliver justice that is better aligned with European standards in the field of discrimination  in the Republic of Moldovain the Republic of Moldova.

It is a project co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance Programme - phase II (2019-2021).

 How does the project work?

Capacity-building activities: training courses, human rights education courses for legal professionals (HELP), seminars, round tables, exchange of experiences, conferences, etc

Support in developing normative framework (internal regulations, guidelines, etc)

Awareness-raising activities.

Building on the results of co-operation in the field of justice under PGG Phase I (2015-2018).

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

 Project summary ENG / RO

 Reports and legal opinions:

Opinion on Draft Amendments to: Law on Ensuring Equality (Law No. 121); and Law on Activity of the Council for Prevention and Elimination of Discrimination and Ensuring Equality (Law No. 298)  ENG / RO

Moldovan Equality Council: A Monitoring Framework, Strategy & Process Report ENG / RO

Report - Efficiency of Recommendations issued by the Council for Prevention and Elimination of Discrimination and Ensuring Equality ENG / RO

National study on the perception of the general population and the opinion of professionals on the preparedness of justice sector actors to deal with cases of discrimination RO

 Study on perception and attitudes towards equality RO

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 What do we aim to achieve?

The Equality Council’s practice is further strengthened, and it can more effectively fulfil its role.

The Equality Council’s practice is further strengthened, and it can more effectively fulfil its role.

The Lawyers Training Center organizes and delivers its courses in an effective manner

The Lawyers Training Center organizes and delivers its courses in an effective manner

The capacity of the judges and prosecutors to deliver higher-quality justice on discrimination cases enhanced through the harmonised application of European standards.

The capacity of the judges and prosecutors to deliver higher-quality justice on discrimination cases enhanced through the harmonised application of European standards.

The Council of Europe and the National Integrity Authority of the Republic of Moldova support the representatives of police inspectorates to increase compliance with the integrity rules and policies

The Council of Europe and the National Integrity Authority of the Republic of Moldova support the representatives of police inspectorates to increase compliance with the integrity rules and policies

Council of Europe holds consultative meetings with the national authorities of the Republic of Moldova in the framework of a new cooperation initiative in the field of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism

Council of Europe holds consultative meetings with the national authorities of the Republic of Moldova in the framework of a new cooperation initiative in the field of anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism

National authorities in the Republic of Moldova discuss ways to ensure effective implementation of the whistleblowing rules, with the support of the Council of Europe

National authorities in the Republic of Moldova discuss ways to ensure effective implementation of the whistleblowing rules, with the support of the Council of Europe

Young European Ambassadors sending a loud and clear message from Budapest: Say NO to hatred!

Young European Ambassadors sending a loud and clear message from Budapest: Say NO to hatred!

The challenges faced by the Roma community in the Republic of Moldova, discussed at the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau

The challenges faced by the Roma community in the Republic of Moldova, discussed at the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau

Continuous dialogue between judges and the representatives of the Equality Council, will increase their cooperation on non-discrimination and equality in the Republic of Moldova

Continuous dialogue between judges and the representatives of the Equality Council, will increase their cooperation on non-discrimination and equality in the Republic of Moldova

21 lawyers and trainee lawyers consolidated their theoretical knowledge and practice on non-discrimination

21 lawyers and trainee lawyers consolidated their theoretical knowledge and practice on non-discrimination

Judicial staff training on European standards on discrimination

Judicial staff training on European standards on discrimination

"Where is my place?" Life stories of victims of discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

"Where is my place?" Life stories of victims of discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Trainers improving their skills on delivering formation on the investigation of hate crimes 

Trainers improving their skills on delivering formation on the investigation of hate crimes 

Judges and prosecutors trained by international and national experts on anti-discrimination

Judges and prosecutors trained by international and national experts on anti-discrimination

Moldovan Equality Council: A monitoring framework, strategy and process report

Moldovan Equality Council: A monitoring framework, strategy and process report

Intersectional discrimination – a practical training for the Equality Council  

Intersectional discrimination – a practical training for the Equality Council  

The Equality Council is strengthening its monitoring function with support from the Council of Europe.

The Equality Council is strengthening its monitoring function with support from the Council of Europe.

Call for tenders - national surveys on anti-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Call for tenders - national surveys on anti-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Call for tenders - Purchase of consultancy services in the field of equality, non-discrimination and gender

Call for tenders - Purchase of consultancy services in the field of equality, non-discrimination and gender

Life story of a discrimination victim in Moldova: Insights from a documentary

Life story of a discrimination victim in Moldova: Insights from a documentary

Towards an improved cooperation between the Equality Council and the Judiciary in the Republic of Moldova

Towards an improved cooperation between the Equality Council and the Judiciary in the Republic of Moldova

Judges, prosecutors, and judicial staff build up knowledge on prohibition of discrimination

Judges, prosecutors, and judicial staff build up knowledge on prohibition of discrimination

The Equality Council staff analysed their monitoring activity and gained new skills in the field

The Equality Council staff analysed their monitoring activity and gained new skills in the field

Trainers of the National Institute of Justice enhanced their knowledge on adult training methodology

Trainers of the National Institute of Justice enhanced their knowledge on adult training methodology

The representatives of the Equality Council of the Republic of Moldova exchanged experience with institutions from Romania on anti-discrimination practices

The representatives of the Equality Council of the Republic of Moldova exchanged experience with institutions from Romania on anti-discrimination practices

Trainers of the National Institute of Justice of the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on reasonable accommodation

Trainers of the National Institute of Justice of the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on reasonable accommodation

Judicial staff, judges and prosecutors enhanced their knowledge on national and international standards on an effective remedy and the prohibition of discrimination

Judicial staff, judges and prosecutors enhanced their knowledge on national and international standards on an effective remedy and the prohibition of discrimination

State of affairs in the area of equality and nondiscrimination presented at the Conference dedicated to the 10’th anniversary since the adoption of the Law on ensuring equality

State of affairs in the area of equality and nondiscrimination presented at the Conference dedicated to the 10’th anniversary since the adoption of the Law on ensuring equality

Judges and prosecutors from the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on remedies in cases of discrimination

Judges and prosecutors from the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on remedies in cases of discrimination

Judicial staff in the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on remedies in cases of discrimination

Judicial staff in the Republic of Moldova enhanced their knowledge on remedies in cases of discrimination

The Council of Europe and the European Union Delegation presented the state of implementation of the joint projects in the Republic of Moldova in 2021 and PGG activities planned for 2022

The Council of Europe and the European Union Delegation presented the state of implementation of the joint projects in the Republic of Moldova in 2021 and PGG activities planned for 2022

Representatives of the Equality Council enhance their knowledge and skills on sanctions systems in cases of discrimination

Representatives of the Equality Council enhance their knowledge and skills on sanctions systems in cases of discrimination

Enhancing the knowledge on inclusive education for trainers of the National Institute of Justice

Enhancing the knowledge on inclusive education for trainers of the National Institute of Justice

Clerks from Moldovan courts consolidate their knowledge on combating discrimination

Clerks from Moldovan courts consolidate their knowledge on combating discrimination

2021/AO/50 – 30 AUGUST 2021 – CALL FOR TENDERS – CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF EQUALITY, NON-DISCRIMINATION, TRAINING IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ADULT TRAINING METHODOLOGY

2021/AO/50 – 30 AUGUST 2021 – CALL FOR TENDERS – CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF EQUALITY, NON-DISCRIMINATION, TRAINING IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ADULT TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Moldovan National Institute of Justice trainers enhanced their skills to deliver both in-person and online interactive trainings

Moldovan National Institute of Justice trainers enhanced their skills to deliver both in-person and online interactive trainings

Moldovan Equality Council staff trained to better structure and articulate arguments and draft motivation on discrimination cases

Moldovan Equality Council staff trained to better structure and articulate arguments and draft motivation on discrimination cases

Call for tenders - survey on level of perception of equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Call for tenders - survey on level of perception of equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

One in four people felt discriminated in the Republic of Moldova during the last year

One in four people felt discriminated in the Republic of Moldova during the last year

Call for tenders - survey on level of perception of equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Call for tenders - survey on level of perception of equality and non-discrimination in the Republic of Moldova

Moldovan judicial staff trained on discrimination on ground of disability

Moldovan judicial staff trained on discrimination on ground of disability

A strategic approach for the monitoring function of the Moldovan Equality Council

A strategic approach for the monitoring function of the Moldovan Equality Council

Call for tenders - procurement of IT equipment for Equality Council of the Republic of Moldova

Call for tenders - procurement of IT equipment for Equality Council of the Republic of Moldova

 Who we work with?

Council for Preventing and Eliminating Discrimination and Ensuring Equality, National Institute of Justice, Lawyers Training Center, Lawyers Union, NGOs, acclaimed experts in the field.

 Who benefits from the project?

The project targets judges, prosecutors, lawyers, law enforcement professionals. It ultimately benefits general public at risk of being discriminated agains and victims of discrimination.