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.

Back 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

The general population and professionals in the Republic of Moldova consider discrimination a widespread problem, according to a national study conducted in the period September-November 2020.

One in four people from the general population interviewed stated that they have felt discriminated in the last year. In the majority of cases, respondents did not go to court or to the Council for preventing and eliminating discrimination and ensuring equality (the Equality Council) after being discriminated

The majority (63%) of respondents who felt discriminated stated that they have expressed their opinion to the person/institution that made them feel discriminated. At the same time, one in two respondents among the general population said that they think justice in the Republic of Moldova is not prepared to deal with cases of discrimination.

Among the general population, one in five people stated they have heard of the Equality Council and the opinion of professionals on the Council's activity is positive. An opinion suggested that the Equality Council should have the power to directly sanction the perpetrators of the discrimination ascertained, and not limit them to decisions with recommendatory value.

These findings are part of the National study on the perception of the general population and the opinion of professionals on the preparedness of the justice sector actors in the Republic of Moldova to deal with cases of discrimination.

The survey was conducted on a sample of 1059 respondents among the general population and over 600 respondents among professionals in the justice sector. The aim of the study was to assess their perception and opinion on the preparedness of justice sector actors to deal with cases of discrimination.

This study has been produced in the framework of the project ”Strengthening the capacities of the justice sector actors to deliver justice in line with European standards, in particular to fight discrimination in the Republic of Moldova” 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 phase II (2019-2021).

Republic of Moldova 17 March 2021
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 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.