Human Rights

On October 28 – October 30, National Human Rights Institutions from Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus gathered in Chisinau to share experiences, discuss challenges and strategies for monitoring, reporting and advocating for the human rights of populations residing in conflict-affected areas. Millions of people in Europe reside in territories where state authority is either…

On September 28, 2025, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova exercised their right to vote, demonstrating civic engagement, responsibility, and trust in democratic processes. This electoral exercise was not merely a formal procedure, but a clear mandate granted to members of Parliament to lead the country through a critical phase of development and institutional…

The People’s Advocate of the Republic of Moldova, Ceslav Panico, firmly condemns the Prosecutor General's unfounded accusations and unacceptable language in a public statement expressed in an article published by Ziarul de Gardă. These statements were made in response to the findings and recommendations of the People’s Advocate Office, presented in a Special Report issued…

In a world marked by instability, armed conflicts, democratic regressions, and increasingly frequent attacks on civil society, the role of human rights defenders becomes essential in protecting democracy, promoting social justice, and ensuring the respect of every individual's fundamental rights. They contribute to creating a fairer society by monitoring human rights violations, providing legal and…

Today, 8 May 2024, we mark a significant moment in the promotion and protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova with the official launch of the Council of Europe Project “Support to the People’s Advocate Office in the protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova- Phase I”. This project stands for…

A apărut numărul ianuarie-martie 2023 al Buletinului Informativ al Oficiului Avocatului Poporului. Buletinul prezintă informații esențiale din activitatea Oficiului Avocatului Poporului: promovarea drepturilor omului, prevenirea torturii, dezvoltarea parteneriatelor, raportările naționale și internaționale, politici publice și drepturilor copilului. Un capitol aparte în Buletin trece în revistă activitatea Ombudsmanului în domeniul monitorizării prevenirii încălcării drepturilor persoanelor refugiate din Ucraina.…

The People’s Advocate Office (PAO) of the Republic of Moldova is proud to announce the reaffirmation of its “A” status, granted on October 24, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This “A” status confirms our strong commitment to independence, pluralism, and effectiveness in promoting and…

Avocatul Poporului de comun cu Consiliul pentru Egalitate solicită susținerea Guvernului pentru majorarea salariului angajaților Instituțiilor Naționale pentru Protecția Drepturilor Omului în contextul proiectului de modificare a Legii bugetului pentru anul 2023, care va fi votat în Guvern pe 31 mai. Modificările se referă în special la majorarea salariilor la ministere și la unele instituții…

The People's Advocate sent two requests to the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe in order to fulfill his mandate. The requests informed the high officials about the current situation regarding the respect of human rights in the Transnistrian region. The Ombudsman also communicated…

In the first half of 2023, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Moldova continued to carry out a careful and exhaustive analysis of the way in which the national public authorities managed the situation of foreign refugees on the territory of the country as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine. As a result…

The People’s Advocate Office have signed the Memorandum of Understanding on complaints mechanisms related to actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex in the Republic of Moldova, based on the ‘Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on operational activities carried out by the European Border and…

As the authority responsible for ensuring whistleblower protection in Moldova, the People’s Advocate of Moldova created a form for submitting request and alerts on their website. Through this, whistleblowers can liaise with the NHRI on reviewing their case.   In 2020, the People’s Advocate received two complaints concerning retaliatory measures following disclosures of illegal practices. In both cases, the NHRI confirmed their…