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The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe INSISTS on urgent measures to address systemic issues in the penitentiary system of the Republic of Moldova, inclusively the issue of ensuring adequate medical care for detainees. During the reunion no. 1514 (DH)  held from December 3-5, 2024, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of…

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…

 The People's Advocate Office and the Council for Preventing and Eliminating Discrimination and Ensuring Equality  PUBLIC CALL  on the cessation of the use of xenophobic discourse  In connection with the appearance, in the information space, of statements, comments and opinions addressed to refugees and representatives of different ethnic and linguistic groups, People's Advocate Office and…

People's Advocate for Child’s Rights Maia Bănărescu, as a fully-fledged member of the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children (ENOC), signed the ENOC Declaration calling for urgent action to protect the rights of children in Ukraine. Moldovan Ombudsman supports ENOC's concern on the safety and well-being of children caught in the outbreak of the devastating war…

UN Human Rights Chief urges an immediate halt to the Russian Federation’s military action against Ukraine  Русский GENEVA (24 February 2022) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday said she was deeply alarmed about the Russian Federation’s military attack against Ukraine. “Civilians in various parts of Ukraine were awoken by sounds…