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The Children’s Ombudsman answers questions that arise regarding the epidemiological situation in the country   QUESTION: What  should I do and where should I go during this period, if a family member is not feeling well  (has fever, coughs, sneezes or has breathing difficulty), or when this person has been taken to the hospital in…

In an endeavor submitted on behalf of the President of the Commission for Exceptional Situations and the minister of Justice, People's Advocates draw attention upon the fact that, in the case of the spread of the epidemic in prisons, the situation will not be under control at all. The medical units in the prisons have…

In an endeavor submitted on behalf of the President of the Commission for Exceptional Situations and the minister of Justice, People's Advocates draw attention upon the fact that, in the case of the spread of the epidemic in prisons, the situation will not be under control at all. The medical units in the prisons have…

- Whist does “stagnation” in the field of human rights in the Republic of Moldova mean?; How do the pandemic and state of emergency influence this area? What is the difference between the relations of the Ombudsman’s Office of the Republic of Moldova with the national authorities and those with the international partners?; What can…

The People's Advocate calls on state authorities, representatives of mediators and observers in the 5 + 2 format to apply diplomatic, legal or other measures, in accordance with international law, to ensure the realization of human rights and freedoms in the territorial administrative localities on the left bank of the Dniester and Bender municipality (Transnistria)…

People's Advocates call on the Commission for Exceptional Situations to establish for audiovisual media institutions (especially national televisions) the obligation to ensure the mimic-gestural interpreting of official information on the epidemiological situation in the country, as well as, on the decisions taken by the Commission for Exceptional Situations. A recommendation in this regard was mentioned…

       

The People’s Advocate for children’s rights, Maia Banarescu expresses her concern regarding the efficiency of the remote education procedure, and ensuring the respect of the right to education, especially of the high school pupils who will take the baccalaureate exams. Therefore, in the context of discussions launched in the public space, by the pupils concerned…

The aim of the Campaign is to combat discrimination and hate speech against persons suspected of being infected with COVID, infected with Coronavirus or cured of this infectious disease. The section launched on social networks will include testimonies of people affected in a certain way by COVID-19, including their close people, describing the experience they…

In the context of monitoring the enforcement and respect of children’s rights, taking into account the measures taken by authorities, the People's Advocate for children’s rights, Maia Banarescu requested the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection to provide comprehensive information on the undertaken measures for economic and social protection, and also regarding the right…

According to the endeavor submitted to the Prime Minister, the chairman of the Commission for Exceptional Situations, Ion Chicu, the People's Advocates recommend to review the provisions of item 23, 24 of Provision no. 10 and to provide sustainable and non-discriminatory solutions to Moldovan citizens who are returning to their native country, and also to…

The People's Advocate expresses his concern regarding the intensification of the aggressive and intolerant messages to the representatives of the Moldovan diaspora, but also of hate speeches of Moldovan citizens from abroad, in which the authorities of the Republic of Moldova are targeted.  The Ombudsman notes that more and more frequently hostile messages are being…