30 January 2025

First National Conference of Specialists and Specialists in Child Rights Protection: an important step towards strengthening the child protection system in the Republic of Moldova

Chișinău, 28 January 2025 – The First National Conference of Child Rights Protection Specialists, held today at the Palace of the Republic, brought together over 200 professionals, decision-makers, and civil society representatives to discuss the challenges and future of the profession. Under the motto "We Make th...
11 December 2024

Then, now, always.

Today marks 78 years since UNICEF was founded. UNICEF was established to respond to the immediate needs of children after World War II. Our mandate was clear: to help children and young people whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what role their country had played in the war. Today, our work for childr...
20 November 2024

"This financial aid practically saved us"

For many families from Ukraine, the dream of a peaceful and prosperous life was shattered by the war that broke out on February 24, 2022. The story of 26-year-old Natalia from Odesa is just one of the many tragedies experienced by refugees. The young mother, together with her two children, was forced to flee the a...
20 November 2024

Challenging future projected for children in 2050 in world transformed by extreme climate crises, population shifts, and tech disparities

NEW YORK, 20 November 2024 – The future of childhood hangs in the balance if urgent action is not taken to safeguard children’s rights in a changing world, UNICEF warned in its flagship report released on World Children’s Day today. The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing Wor...
14 November 2024

Inclusive quality education for all children in Cahul and Ungheni

Chisinau, November 14, 2024 - Over 70 managers and teachers from kindergartens and primary schools, regional public authorities, practitioners, methodologists, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research, the Republican Center for Psychopedagogical Assistance (CRAP), the Psychopedagogical Assistance ...
12 November 2024

TEDxValeaTrandafirilor and UNICEF celebrate the power of education for children in Moldova

Five inspirational female figures from Moldova, remarkable leaders in fields such as education, inclusion, and technology, shared innovative ideas and solutions to contribute to a better future for children in Moldova. The fourth edition of the TEDxValeaTrandafirilor conference, held under the motto "Listen to The...
07 November 2024

The Voice of Youth at the Science Summit within the UN General Assembly

Felicia is a 19-year-old from Chișinău who is deeply passionate about biomedical sciences, a field that captured her interest since the 8th grade and has become a central part of her journey. During high school, Felicia focused on scientific research, volunteering as a researcher both in the USA and back home in M...
04 November 2024

Over 6,000 specialists from across the country will be trained by the end of 2025 on how to efficiently handle cases of violence against children

Chisinau, November 4, 2024 – UNICEF and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP), in partnership with the Association for Child and Family Empowerment "AVE Copiii," are implementing an extensive training program for multidisciplinary teams nationwide to enhance the response to cases of violence against c...
02 October 2024

Presentations at the European Child Guarantee Conference in Moldova

During the European Child Guarantee Conference, several international and local speakers presented their vision on the following topics:The European Child Guarantee - an initiative aimed at combating child poverty and social exclusion:Keynote presentation on the European Child Guarantee by Katarina Ivanković Kneže...
25 September 2024

Early Childhood Education and Care: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Plans in Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine

Chișinău, 24 September 2024 – Government leaders, international development partners, education experts, academic representatives, and parents gathered in Chișinău to attend the interregional conference "Building bright futures beyond borders: investing in Early Childhood Education and Care." The event was organiz...
16 September 2024

Reference guide on the access to assistive technologies of children with SEN

Ensuring access for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to assistive equipment and technology is essential for Moldova, particularly in the context of its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.The referenc...
24 July 2024

A BETTER LIFE FOR MOLDOVAN AND UKRAINIAN FAMILIES

Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, more than 120,000 Ukrainian refugees found safety in Moldova. Of these, more than 52,000 are children. Thanks to the support of the European Union, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other ...