Republic of Moldova - Support to the Office of the Ombudsperson in the Protection of Human Rights - Phase I
The main objective of the project is the better protection of citizens’ rights and an improved mechanism for seeking redress through strengthened capacity of the Ombudsperson’s Office to effectively address human rights violations.
Main partners and beneficiaries:
Ombudsperson’s Office of the Republic of Moldova
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova – Government Agent’s Office and Equality Council
Expected result 1: The managerial capacities within the Ombudsperson’s Office are strengthened in line with new legislative changes and European standards
Outcome: The operational capacities and processes within Ombudsperson’s Office are streamlined to respond to the new structural changes and needs
Expected result 2: The Ombudsperson’s Office is playing a more active role in interacting with the ECtHR system and state institutions in the process of adjudication and execution of ECtHR judgments
Outcome: The role of the Ombudsperson’s Office staff in engaging with ECtHR system and relevant state institutions is enhanced
Expected result 3: Human rights promotion and advocacy mechanisms within the Ombudsperson’s Office are enhanced
Outcome: The staff of the Ombudsperson’s Office have an increased capacity for promotion and advocacy planning, reporting, and training related to human rights protection
Key Activities
- Provision of expert support and advice;
- Research and analyses of data, information, processes and documents, their assessments and evaluation;
- Specialised trainings, workshops, events;
- Placement;
- Development of guidelines, methodology, tools, and other materials;
- Public information, awareness raising, learning, sharing, advocacy and visibility activities, etc.
Project Information
- Duration: 24 months (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2026)
- Country: Republic of Moldova
- Budget: 800 000 EUR
- Funding: Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova for 2021-2024; Ordinary Budget for Co-operation
Project Documentation
Project Summary
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