The United Nations in Moldova Together for a Better Life

Organiza ia Na iunilor Unite n Moldova mpreun pentru o via mai bun

Iunie 2004

We the Peoples of the United Nations...United for a Better World

We will spare no effort to make the United Nations a more effective instrument for pursuing all our priorities: the fight for development for all peoples of the world, the fight against poverty, ignorance and disease, the fight against injustice, the fight against violence, terror and crime and the fight against the degradation and destruction of our common home.

United Nations Millennium Declaration, 18 September 2000, New York.

Noi, popoarele Na iunilor Unite mpreun pentru o lume mai bun

Nu vom cru a nici un efort pentru a transforma Na iunile Unite ntr-un instrument mult mai eficient pentru realizarea tuturor priorit ilor noastre: lupta pentru dezvoltarea tuturor popoarelor din lume, lupta mpotriva srciei, a ignoran ei, a bolilor, lupta mpotriva nedrept ii, lupta mpotriva violen ei, a terorii i a crimelor precum i lupta mpotriva degradrii i a distrugerii cminului nostru.

Na iunile Unite, Declara ia Mileniului, 18 septembrie 2000, New York.

Misiunea noastr la nceput de mileniu A Challenge for the New Millennium

Most people are familiar with the sight of the skyblue United Nations flag flying over peace-keeping or disaster relief operations. These news items readily catch public attention. By contrast, many UN activities to improve people's daily life remain little known. This publication documents how the specialized agencies of the United Nations contribute to making the world at large, and the Republic of Moldova in particular, a better place to live. The Millennium Development Goals set the direction and pace of the UN agencies' global efforts. To help Moldova achieve its own Millennium Development Goals, we have mobilized capacities and resources from all over the world through wide-ranging partnerships with state organizations, private companies, civil society and the international community. All the agencies of the United Nations are united in this undertaking. Working side by side with the Moldovan people, we are confident that, together, with sustained efforts and solid commitment, we will reach these goals. The Millennium Development Goals are our common challenge. Let us all join hands to reach them, and we will make Moldova a better place. Majoritatea oamenilor sunt familiariza i cu steagul albastru al Na iunilor Unite marcnd echipele ONU de men inere a pcii sau de ajutorare a zonelor afectate de dezastre. Acestea sunt cele care atrag de cele mai multe ori aten ia public. Alte activit i prin care Na iunile Unite contribuie la mbunt irea vie ii noastre n fiecare zi sunt ns mai pu in cunoscute. Pentru ca oamenii s tie toate acestea, publica ia de fa descrie ac iunile pe care agen iile specializate ale Na iunilor Unite le ntreprind pentru a transforma lumea, i n special Moldova, ntr-un loc de via mai bun. Obiectivele de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului stabilesc la nivel global direc iile spre care ONU trebuie s-i ndrepte eforturile. Pentru a realiza aceste obiective n Moldova, am mobilizat toate capacit ile i resursele noastre globale i am extins parteneriatele cu sectorul public si cel privat, cu societatea civil i comunitatea interna ional. Toate agen iile ONU din Moldova sunt unite n aceast misiune. Muncind umr la umr cu cet enii Moldovei, avem ncredere c prin eforturi sus inute i implicare total n activit ile ntreprinse vom ndeplini aceste obiective n Moldova. Obiectivele de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului reprezint misiunea noastr comun. S ne unim for ele pentru a transforma Moldova ntr-un loc de via mai bun! Bruno Pouezat Coordonator Rezident al ONU n Moldova

Bruno Pouezat UN Resident Coordinator in Moldova

Millennium Development Goals - the Road Ahead

Gathered in New York in September 2000, heads of State and Government adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration where they reaffirmed their faith in the UN Charter's principles and established eight global objectives known as Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to translate them into actions. The MDGs represent a partnership between the developed countries and the developing countries designed to create an environment - at the national and global levels alike - which is conducive to development and the elimination of poverty. By pursuing these goals the UN in Moldova accomplishes its mission of assisting the country in turning MDGs into national goals and integrating them into national policies and programmes. Thus, by 2015, Moldova will have achieved the following goals and targets:

6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

Halt and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS. Halt and begin to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases.

7. Ensure environmental sustainability

Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources. Reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water. Achieve significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by 2020.

8. Develop a global partnership for development

Develop further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system. Address the special needs of the Least Developed Countries. Address the Special Needs of landlocked countries and small island developing States. Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term. In co-operation with developing countries, develop and implement strategies for decent and productive work for youth. In co-operation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable, essential drugs in developing countries. In co-operation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications.

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Reduce by half the proportion of people living on less than a dollar a day. Reduce by half the proportion of people who suffer from hunger.

2. Achieve universal primary education

Ensure that all boys and girls complete a full course of primary schooling.

3. Promote gender equality and empower women

Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and at all levels by 2015.

Primary schooling for all children.

4. Reduce child mortality

Reduce by two-thirds the under-five mortality rate.

5. Improve maternal health

Reduce by three quarters the maternal mortality ratio.

3. Promovarea egalit ii genurilor i consolidarea rolului femeilor

Eliminarea inegalit ii genurilor n nv mntul primar i secundar, preferabil pn n 2005 i a inegalit ii genurilor la toate nivelurile de nv mnt pn n 2015.

4. Reducerea mortalit ii copiilor

Sntatea mamei i a copiilor se afl n centrul preocuprilor ONU.

Reducerea cu dou treimi a ratei mortalit ii copiilor cu vrsta sub 5 ani.

Obiectivele de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului - Un drum de parcurs

La reuniunea din septembrie 2000 din New York, efii de state i de guverne au adoptat Declara ia Mileniului unde i-au reafirmat ncrederea n principiile Cartei Na iunilor Unite i au fixat opt obiective globale, cunoscute ca Obiectivele de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului (ODM), pentru transpunerea acestor principii n practic. Obiectivele au fost gndite ca un parteneriat ntre rile dezvoltate i rile n curs de dezvoltare n scopul crerii unui mediu propice - att la nivel na ional ct i interna ional - care s genereze dezvoltare i s conduc la eliminarea srciei. Urmrind s ating aceste obiective, Biroul Na iunilor Unite n Moldova i ndeplinete misiunea de a sprijini ara n transformarea Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului n obiective na ionale i apoi integrarea acestora n programe i politici na ionale. Astfel, pn n 2015, Moldova va realiza urmtoarele obiective i sarcini:

5. mbunt irea snt ii maternale

Reducerea cu dou treimi a ratei mortalit ii maternale.

6. Combaterea HIV/SIDA, a malariei i a altor boli

Reducerea i nceperea procesului de stopare a rspndirii HIV/SIDA. Reducerea i nceperea procesului de stopare a malariei i a altor boli grave.

7. Asigurarea unui mediu durabil

Integrarea principiilor dezvoltrii durabile n politicile i programele rii i reducerea pierderilor resurselor ecologice. Reducerea cu jumtate a numrului de oameni fr acces permanent la ap potabil de calitate. mbunt irea semnificativ a condi iilor de trai a cel pu in 100 de milioane de locuitori din cartierele srace.

8. Crearea parteneriatelor globale pentru dezvoltare

Dezvoltarea n continuare a unui sistem comercial i financiar transparent, reglementat de legi, previzibil i non-discriminatoriu. Abordarea nevoilor speciale ale rilor mai pu in dezvoltate. Abordarea nevoilor speciale ale rilor nchise i a celor situate pe insule mici. Solu ionarea problemelor legate de datoriile rilor n curs de dezvoltare prin intermediul msurilor na ionale i interna ionale n scopul asigurrii durabilit ii creditelor pe termen lung. Elaborarea i implementarea n cooperare cu rile n curs de dezvoltare a strategiilor cu privire la munca decent i productiv a tinerilor. Asigurarea n cooperare cu companiile farmaceutice a accesului la medicamentele principale i la un pre rezonabil n rile n curs de dezvoltare. Asigurarea n cooperare cu sectorul privat a beneficiilor tehnologiilor noi, n special a informa iei i comunica iilor.

1. Eradicarea srciei extreme i a foametei

Reducerea cu jumtate a numrului de oameni cu venit sub un dolar pe zi. Reducerea cu jumtate a numrului de oameni care sufer de foame.

2. Realizarea accesului universal la educa ia primar

Asigurarea accesului tuturor copiilor, bie i i fete, la coala primar.

The UN Country Team in Moldova First row: from left to right Giovanna Barberis (UNICEF Resident Representative), Bruno Pouezat (UN Resident Coordinator/ UNDP Resident Representative), Edward Brown (WB Resident Representative), Edgardo Ruggiero (IMF Resident Representative). Second row: from left to right Pavel Ursu (WHO Liaison Officer), Gabriela Ionascu (UNAIDS Country Coordinator), Jana Costachi (Programme Coordinator, ILO Migrant Programme), Lars Jonsson (UNHCR Representative), Boris Gilca (UNFPA Programme Coordinator).

At present, the UN family in Moldova includes a vast range of UN agencies and organizations that work to improve peoples lives in countless ways: the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF); the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); the World Health Organization (WHO); the Bretton Woods Institutions: the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB); other UN Agencies and Programmes: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); the International Labour Organization (ILO); the International Organization for Migration (IOM); the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); the National Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization); and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). The office of the UN Resident Coordinator is responsible for facilitating inter-agency cooperation through advocacy, sharing information and working together to increase public awareness, creating and implementing new programmes and joint services. Also, for the UN organizations which are not physically present in Moldova, the UN Resident Coordinator provides local support by monitoring their programme interventions, by administering their financial and logistic activities as well as promoting their special mandates nationwide.

Twelve Years of the UN in Moldova. And the Story Goes On

Moldova became a member of the United Nations in March 1992 and since then, the UN specialized agencies have registered noteworthy success in improving the living standards in Moldova. For more than twelve years, the UN agencies have been highly active in fighting against poverty, promoting democracy and sound governance, promoting women in social life, development of the private sector, protection of children's rights, promotion of the health reform, assistance to refugees and displaced persons and in many other important areas. Since 2000 when the Millennium Declaration set out for each UN member-state eight Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015, the UN in Moldova has been making a lot of effort to transform them into reality.

De 12 ani n Moldova. i povestea continu

Moldova a devenit stat membru al Na iunilor Unite n martie 1992 i ncepnd de la aceast dat agen iile specializate ale Na iunilor Unite au nregistrat succese notabile n mbunt irea standardelor de via n Moldova. Agen iile Na iunilor Unite au fost n ultimii 12 ani extrem de active n lupta mpotriva srciei, promovarea democra iei i a guvernrii eficiente, promovarea femeilor n via a social, dezvoltarea sectorului privat, protejarea drepturilor copiilor, promovarea reformei n sntate, asisten a pentru refugia i i pentru persoanele deportate i n multe alte domenii importante. ncepnd cu anul 2000, cnd Declara ia Mileniului a fixat pentru fiecare ar membr opt Obiective de Dezvoltare care s fie ndeplinite pn n 2015, Organiza ia Na iunilor Unite din Moldova a depus efort i a investit resurse pentru transformarea acestor obiective n realitate.

n prezent, familia Na iunilor Unite din Moldova include o mare varietate de agen ii i organiza ii specializate care, prin tot ceea ce fac, mbunt esc via a oamenilor n nenumrate sensuri: Programul Na iunilor Unite pentru Dezvoltare (PNUD); Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Copii (UNICEF); naltul Comisariat al Na iunilor Unite pentru Refugia i (UNHCR); Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Popula ie (UNFPA); Biroul Organiza iei Mondiale a Snt ii (OMS); Institu ii Bretton Woods: Fondul Monetar Interna ional (FMI) i Banca Mondial (BM); Alte agen ii i programe ale Na iunilor Unite: Organiza ia pentru Alimenta ie i Agricultur (FAO); Organiza ia Interna ional a Muncii (ILO); Organiza ia Interna ional pentru Migra ie (OIM); Programul Na iunilor Unite pentru HIV/SIDA (UNAIDS); Comisia Na ional a UNESCO (Organiza ia Na iunilor Unite pentru Educa ie, tiin i Cultur); i Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Femei (UNIFEM). Oficiul Coordonatorului Rezident al Na iunilor Unite asigur cooperarea ntre agen ii prin realizarea unor campanii de advocacy, schimburi de informa ii, eforturi comune n domeniul informrii publicului larg, conceperea i implementarea unor programe i servicii comune. De asemenea, pentru agen iile Na iunilor Unite care nu sunt prezente fizic n Moldova, Coordonatorul Rezident al Na iunilor Unite asigur sprijin local prin monitorizarea programelor, prin coordonarea aspectelor financiare i logistice precum i prin promovarea misiunii lor n Moldova.

Conferin a Modelul ONU, Chiinu, 2004.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

"The key objective of UNDP in the Republic of Moldova is to help the country attain

sound policy advice and efficient programme implementation services.

its Millennium Development Goals. To this end, we provide Drawing on its own expertise and a wide range of partners - Government, donors, private sector and civil society - UNDP Moldova seeks to help Moldovans work out effective solutions to global and national development challenges. We focus on

poverty reduction and good governance and strive for the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women."
Mission Statement of the UNDP in Moldova.

Programul Na iunilor Unite pentru Dezvoltare (PNUD)

"Obiectivul principal al PNUD n Republica Moldova este s sprijine ara n realizarea Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului. Pentru aceasta, PNUD ofer

consultan

i servicii eficiente de implementare a programelor.

Bazndu-se pe propria expertiz i pe multitudinea de parteneri - guvern, donatori, sectorul privat i societatea civil - PNUD Moldova sprijin ara n identificarea celor mai bune solu ii de dezvoltare att la nivel na ional ct i global. n acest proces,

reducerii srciei i mbunt irii actului de guvernare, militnd n acelai timp pentru protec ia drepturilor omului i consolidarea rolului femeilor".
acordm o aten ie deosebit
Declara ia Misiunii PNUD n Moldova.

Harmonizing Efforts to Fight Poverty

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. At the request of the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, UNDP acts as the coordinator for the Millennium Development Goals in the UN system, playing a major role in the implementation of the Millennium Project and the Millennium Campaign. In 1992, shortly after Moldova became a UN member state, UNDP inaugurated its office in Chisinau with a mission to achieve the goal of sustainable development in Moldova, to coordinate the activity of other UN agencies active in Moldova and to represent the non-resident agencies in the country. The UNDP Resident Representative is also the leader of the UN Country Team, playing an important role in the coordination and preparation of country monitoring reports, building up closer collaboration on policy advocacy, such as in the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (EGPRSP) process, and giving a strong response to national MDGs priorities through the UN Development Assistance Framework and Country Programmes. Through such coordination, UNDP seeks to achieve greater unity of purpose and coherence of effort together with various members of the UN family in responding to the needs of the country and its people as well as to ensure the most effective use of the UN and international aid resources.
Establishment of a recreation center in Chisinau.

The new Country Cooperation Framework (CCF) for the period 2002-2006 promotes an environment that enables 'pro poor' sustainable human development. Two programme areas for UNDP's assistance have been established:

1. Good Governance aiming at:

integrating sustainable human development concepts in policy formulation and implementation; establishing fair and efficient administration of justice; increasing public awareness of human rights treaties and norms; improving governance in order to develop local communities.

2. Social Integration focused on:

improved efficiency, accountability and transparency in the civil service; planning, implementing and monitoring anti-poverty policies and programmes; policy and strategy formulation on the advancement of women and gender equality in line with the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. UNDP's overall assistance to Moldova during 1993-2004 amounts to over 19 million USD of which more than 10 million USD are UNDP's core funds and about USD 9 million are project specific contributions.

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Armonizarea eforturilor pentru combaterea srciei

Programul Na iunilor Unite pentru Dezvoltare (PNUD) reprezint re eaua global de dezvoltare a Na iunilor Unite, care promoveaz schimbarea i conecteaz rile la informa ii, experien a i resursele necesare pentru a ajuta oamenii s-i construiasc o via mai bun. La cererea Secretarului General al Na iunilor Unite, Kofi Annan, PNUD coordoneaz n sistemul Na iunilor Unite procesul de realizare a Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului, jucnd un rol important n implementarea Proiectului Mileniului i a Campaniei Mileniului. n 1992, la pu in timp dup ce Moldova devine membr a Na iunilor Unite, n Chiinu este inaugurat biroul PNUD cu misiunea de a realiza dezvoltarea durabil a rii. n plus, PNUD are misiunea de a coordona activitatea celorlalte agen ii ONU n Moldova i de a reprezenta agen iile care nu au o prezen fizic n ar. Reprezentantul permanent al PNUD n Moldova conduce echipa de lucru ONU, avnd un rol important n coordonarea i pregtirea rapoartelor de ar, n stimularea unor rela ii mai strnse de colaborare pentru promovarea politicilor publice, aa cum s-a ntmplat n cazul Strategiei pentru Cretere Economic i Reducere a Srciei, precum i n adoptarea unor strategii ferme pentru realizarea Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului prin Cadrul ONU de Asisten pentru Dezvoltare i Programele de ar. Prin coordonarea acestor activit i, PNUD ncearc s realizeze o unitate a scopurilor i o coeren a eforturilor depuse de membrii familiei Na iunilor Unite, att n procesul de solu ionare a nevoilor rii i a cet enilor si, ct i pentru a asigura utilizarea eficient a resurselor interna ionale de ajutor a Na iunilor Unite. Noul Cadru de Cooperare pe ar pentru perioada 2002-2006 urmrete s creeze un mediu favorabil dezvoltrii durabile pentru oamenii sraci. Au fost stabilite dou arii de interven ie pentru programele PNUD:

Jurnaliti discutnd cu un beneficiar al programelor PNUD.

1. Guvernarea eficient, care urmrete:

integrarea conceptelor dezvoltrii umane durabile n formularea i implementarea politicilor; administrarea corect i eficient a justi iei; creterea gradului de contientizare public a tratatelor i normelor referitoare la drepturile omului; mbunt irea actului de guvernare n vederea dezvoltrii comunit ilor locale.

2. Integrarea social concentrat pe:

creterea eficien ei, a responsabilit ii i transparen ei func iei publice; planificarea, implementarea i monitorizarea politicilor i programelor anti-srcie; formularea unor politici i strategii pentru promovarea femeilor i a egalit ii genurilor n concordan cu Conven ia pentru Eliminarea Tuturor Formelor de Discriminare mpotriva Femeilor. n perioada 1993-2004, volumul total al asisten ei PNUD n Moldova se ridic la peste 19 milioane USD, din care mai mult de 10 milioane USD sunt fonduri proprii PNUD i 9 milioane USD sunt contribu ii ale donatorilor pentru diferite proiecte.

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Major achievements of UNDP in Moldova: 39 female politicians from 6 political parties running for the 2003 local elections have been trained in gender related issues. Almost half of them have been elected. A multidimensional poverty map, software applications for poverty mapping and a series of surveys on poverty were carried out between 2000-2003. Strategies for Poverty Reduction and Tourism Development, a General Urban Plan and a Housing Strategy of the municipality of Chisinau, thematic reports on the state of the art in areas related to the three Rio Conventions for the national capacity self-assessment and other draft laws have been completed. More than 15,000 teenagers and 700 officials have received training on anti-trafficking issues. More than 200 victims have been represented in penal and civil trials, and have been provided with new documents and identity papers. More than 9,000 citizens have been involved in public awareness campaigns on fighting corruption. 15 localities have taken part in the movement for elaborating local development plans (Local Agenda 21) and their implementation through the partnership of local public authorities, civil society organizations and private sector. 900 representatives of national minorities (working as public servants, teachers, librarians, journalists, social workers, economists, doctors, militaries and unemployed) have been trained to use the state language as a second communication language for easier integration in the social, economic and cultural life of the country. The first Methodological Guide for Teachers 'Teaching and Learning Language through Communication' and the First Level Book 'Language that Unites Us' have been published. A set of 8 non-didactical video films and one video advertisement has been created and widely promoted. 21,500 sets of books '12 Themes of Communication. A Pocket Guide' in Ukrainian, Russian, Gaugauz and Bulgarian have been published and disseminated. 300 representatives of the judicial system have been trained on the implementation of the new criminal legislation and criminal procedure. The National Human Rights Action Plan for 2004-2008 has been developed and approved by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Community meeting in Floresti.

Helping Moldova to Achieve Sustainable Development

In the design and implementation of its operational strategies and programme interventions, UNDP integrates six crosscutting themes: fostering civil society, poverty alleviation, gender equality, promotion of human rights, environment and access to information. UNDP is engaged in a vast number of projects that touch every aspect of people's lives. They range from programmes aiming at sustainable development of tourism and human settlements, to those developing a fair and efficient administration, and fighting the nationwide corruption. There are projects that provide women and men with the necessary knowledge, capacities and skills of modern leaders, that increase social cohesion through improved national language proficiency, that prevent trafficking in human beings, that reduce drug trafficking, that coordinate the response to the AIDS pandemic. There are also programmes that address the needs of the poor in rural and urban areas, that develop an information technology society, the infrastructure and the environmental management. Ultimately, UNDP's work is about making a healthier, more stable Moldova with enhanced opportunities and justice for all people.

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Realizri majore ale PNUD n Moldova: 39 de femei din 6 partide politice, candidate la alegerile locale din 2003, au participat la cursuri de pregtire n probleme de gen. Aproape jumtate dintre ele au fost alese n circumscrip iile lor. O hart a srciei, multidimensional, aplica ii electronice pentru reprezentarea gradului de srcie i o serie de sondaje de opinie pe aceast problematic au fost realizate n 2002-2003. Strategii pentru reducerea srciei i dezvoltarea turismului, conceptul Planului General de Urbanism, Programul pentru Construc ia de Locuin e realizat de Primria Chiinu, rapoarte tematice despre situa a n domeniile ce in de cele trei Conven ii de la Rio pentru auto-evaluarea capacit ii na ionale i o serie de proiecte de lege au fost finalizate. Peste 15.000 de adolescen i i 700 de func ionari publici au participat la cursuri de pregtire n combaterea traficului cu fiin e umane. 200 de victime au primit acte de identitate noi. Mai mult de 9.000 de cet eni au participat n campanii de informare public pentru combaterea corup iei. 15 localit i au participat n ac iunea de pregtire a planurilor de dezvoltare local (Agenda Local 21) i n implementarea acestora prin parteneriate ncheiate cu autorit ile publice locale, organiza iile societ ii civile i sectorul privat. 900 de reprezentan i ai minorit ilor na ionale (persoane ce lucreaz ca func ionari publici, profesori, bibliotecari, jurnaliti, asisten i sociali, economiti, doctori, cadre militare i omeri) au beneficiat de cursuri pentru utilizarea limbii de stat astfel nct s faciliteze o integrare mai uoar n via a social, economic i cultural a rii. Primul ghid metodologic pentru profesori "Predarea i nv area limbii prin comunicare" i o carte pentru primul an de studiu "Limba care ne unete" au fost publicate. Au fost create i promovate intens 8 filme video nondidactice i un spot publicitar. Cartea "12 teme de comunicare. Un ghid de buzunar" a fost tiparit n limbile ucrainean, rus, gguz i bulgar ntr-un tiraj total de 21.500 exemplare. 300 de reprezentan i ai sistemului judiciar au participat la cursuri de pregtire pentru implementarea legisla iei penale. Planul Na ional de Ac iuni n domeniul Drepturilor Omului pentru 2004-2008 a fost elaborat i aprobat de Parlamentul Republicii Moldova.

Restaurarea monumentelor istorice n cadrul proiectului de dezvoltare a turismului.

Sus inerea Moldovei n realizarea dezvoltrii durabile

n procesul de concepere i implementare a strategiilor i programelor de interven ie, PNUD integreaz ase teme interdependente: consolidarea societ ii civile, reducerea srciei, egalitatea genurilor, promovarea drepturilor omului, mediu i accesul la informa ii.

PNUD se implic ntr-o multitudine de activit i locale care abordeaz toate aspectele vie ii noastre de zi cu zi: de la programe menite s sus in dezvoltarea durabil a turismului i a aezrilor umane, pn la dezvoltarea unei administra ii eficiente i juste i lupta mpotriva corup iei generalizate; de la instruirea femeilor i brba ilor pentru a deveni lideri moderni, pn la creterea coeziunii sociale prin nv area limbii oficiale a statului; de la prevenirea traficului cu fiin e umane pn la reducerea traficului de droguri i coordonarea activit ilor mpotriva rspndirii virusului HIV; de la programe dedicate celor sraci din zonele rurale i urbane pn la dezvoltarea unei societ i informa ionale, a infrastructurii i managementului mediului. Pe scurt, PNUD si concentreaz eforturile pentru transformarea Moldovei ntr-o ar mai viabil i mai stabil, care s ofere mai multe oportunit i i justi ie egal pentru to i cet enii.

Tinerii sunt implica i activ n programele PNUD.

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United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)

Every child has the right to the best possible start in life, the highest education and health standards. All children have equal rights. The investments in children's welfare and the protection of their rights are the best ways to eliminate poverty and to build a better and more peaceful world. In securing the rights of every child, UNICEF helps advance humanity.

Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Copii (UNICEF)

To i copiii au dreptul la cel mai bun start n via , la cele mai nalte standarde de educa ie i sntate. To i copiii sunt egali n drepturi. Protec ia drepturilor fiecrui copil i investi iile n bunstarea lor sunt cea mai sigur cale de a pune capt srciei i a construi o lume panic i sigur. Pe aceste principii se bazeaz progresul umanit ii.

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UNICEF
A Driving Force that Helps Build a World Fit for Children
UNICEF was founded in 1946 as a response to the difficulties faced by children throughout the world. Since then it has marked important landmarks in promoting the rights of the children. From the Nobel Prize awarded in 1965 to the worldwide drive to save the lives of millions of children each year launched in the 80s, from the UN Convention for Children's Rights in 1989, the largest recognized and widely accepted international treaty, to the UN Special Session for Children in 2002, UNICEF is constantly following its mission to create a world fit for children.

Early childhood is critical for the intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.

In the area of immunization, the Republic of Moldova has been certified as a polio-free country. The rate of morbidity caused by vaccinepreventable infectious diseases has decreased. The immunization rate is being sustained at about 95% for all types of antigens.

Six of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) can best be met as the rights of children to health, education, protection and equality are protected. They will only be sustained as the rights of every child are realized. And so, UNICEF's work for children assumes an important role in meeting these goals. In Moldova, UNICEF set up a permanent office in 1995. The present Country Programme of Cooperation (2002-2006) focuses on three main areas of intervention: Early Childhood Care and Development Child Protection Young People Health, Development and Participation
In order to accomplish these objectives by 2006, UNICEF raises funds of approximately 2 million USD per year. A. The Early Childhood Care and

There are significant results in perinatal care: Decrease of perinatal mortality from 14 cases in 100,000 births in 1997 to 11.4 in 2003. Decrease of early neonatal mortality from 7 to 5.6. Decrease of maternal mortality from 48.3 to 21.9 cases in 100,000 live births. Implementation of new cost-effective technologies: consumption of iron supplements (38% pregnant women), use of partograph (93%), partner assisted births (31.8%), free movement in labour (87.5%), skin to skin contact (75%), early breastfeeding (81.3%), rooming-in (91.7%). Professional training for over 6,000 medical workers on modern perinatal technologies. Elaboration and approval of the health care and treatment standards for pregnant women, newborns and mothers. In the area of integrated management of childhood illnesses the following can be mentioned: Over 300 family doctors and nurses from nine pilot districts have had professional training in diagnosing and treating the most frequent childhood diseases, and in parents' education. Publication of the Mother's Agenda and the Parents' Guide brochures. 2. The development of the health system aims at increasing the access of vulnerable groups to quality health services through structural changes in the health care system. In order to achieve these goals, UNICEF has supported the integration of the child and mother health care services into Basic Benefit Package of health services.

Development programme aims at reducing

maternal, infant and children under-five mortality rates, and improving the quality of health services for mothers and children. The programme has several components: 1. Mothers and Children's Health The activities carried out in developing health policies and capacity building for health professionals have registered important achievements:

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Pentru realizarea pn n 2006 a obiectivelor propuse, UNICEF mobilizeaz fonduri nerambursabile de circa 2 milioane USD/an.
A. Programul ngrijirea i Dezvoltarea Copiilor de Vrste Mici vizeaz scderea mortalit ii materne, a mortalit ii infantile i a copiilor sub 5 ani i creterea calit ii serviciilor de sntate oferite mamei i copilului. Programul include mai multe componente: 1. Sntatea mamei i a copilului Ca urmare a eforturilor complexe n domeniile politicilor de sntate i a instruirii cadrelor medicale s-au nregistrat numeroase succese. n domeniul imunizrilor s-a ob inut certificarea Republicii Moldova ca ar liber de poliomielit, scderea morbidit ii prin maladii infec ioase care pot fi prevenite prin imunizare i men inerea unei rate de peste 95% de acoperire vaccinal pentru to i antigenii de baz. n domeniul asisten ei perinatale s-a nregistrat: Reducerea mortalit ii perinatale de la 14 cazuri la 100.000 nou-nscu i n 1997, la 11,4 cazuri n 2003; reducerea natalit ii precoce de la 7 la 5,6 i reducerea mortalit ii materne de la 48,3 la 21,9 cazuri la 100.000 nou-nscu i vii; Implementarea tehnologiilor moderne i costeficace: suplimentarea cu preparate de fier (38% gravide), utilizarea partogramei (93%), parteneriatul la natere (31,8%), micarea liber n travaliu (87,5%), contactul piele-piele (75%), alptarea precoce (81,3%), rooming-in-ul (91,7%); Instruirea a peste 6.000 de lucrtori medicali n domeniul tehnologiilor perinatale moderne; Adoptarea standardelor de ngrijire i tratament a gravidelor, luzelor i nou-nscu ilor. n domeniul conduitei integrate a maladiilor la copii: Instruirea a peste 300 de medici de familie i asistente medicale din 9 raioane pilot n diagnosticarea i tratamentul celor mai frecvente boli. Editarea Agendei Mamei i a Ghidului pentru Prin i. 2. Dezvoltarea sistemului de sntate Aceast component urmrete creterea accesului categoriilor vulnerabile la servicii calitative de sntate prin realizarea unor schimbri structurale n sistemul de sntate. Pentru aceasta, UNICEF a sus inut integrarea n pachetul de baz de servicii medicale a serviciilor pentru mam i copil i realizarea unei metodologii de calcul care s permit estimarea real a cheltuielilor n sistemul de sntate.

UNICEF a contribuit la creterea ratelor i calit ii imunizrii copiilor.

UNICEF
For a care ajut la edificarea unei lumi mai bune pentru copii
UNICEF a fost nfiin at de ONU n 1946, ca rspuns la situa ia grea a copiilor n lume. De atunci a marcat importante puncte de reper n mbunt irea situa iei copiilor: de la ctigarea Premiului Nobel pentru pace n 1965, pn la campania de salvare a milioane de vie i de copii anual, lansat n anii 80; de la Conven ia ONU cu privire la Drepturile Copilului din 1989, devenit n scurt timp cel mai larg rspndit i acceptat tratat interna ional, la Sesiunea Special ONU pentru Copii din 2002, UNICEF urmrete consecvent misiunea sa ini ial, aceea de a crea o lume mai bun pentru copii. ase din cele opt Obiective de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului pot fi atinse prin protec ia drepturilor copiilor la sntate, educa ie, protec ie i echitate. Aceste Obiective vor fi atinse doar dac drepturile fiecrui copil vor fi respectate. Astfel, activitatea pe care UNICEF o deruleaz n folosul copiilor de ine un rol important n procesul de realizare a acestor obiective.
n Moldova UNICEF are un birou permanent din 1995. Actualul Program Na ional de Cooperare (2002-2006) include trei direc ii mari de activitate: ngrijirea i dezvoltarea copiilor de vrste mici; Protec ia copiilor; Sntatea, dezvoltarea i participarea tinerilor.

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Creation of specialized services and of a referral system for children victims of neglect, abuse, exploitation, including trafficking. This includes a Children's Friendly Wing of the Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Trafficking, a Centre for Psychosocial Support, providing free long-term services for children victims of abuse and exploitation, and a Maternal Centre.

C. The Young People Health, Development

and Participation programme aims at increasing

the participation of children and young people, the reduction of negative behaviours among young people and the prevention of HIV/AIDS. The main components are: 1. Development of national and local youth policies The Youth Strategy and Plan of Action for 20042006 was approved by the Government in November 2003. The cooperation between sectors for the development of Youth Strategy was achieved. The Youth Strategy is now an integral part of the PRSP. 2. Youth participation models More than 150 Local Youth Councils have been created and more than 30,000 children and young people have participated in the elections. Four assemblies of the Children's Parliament, as well as two assemblies of the Parliament of Youth and the Forum of Children and Young People have been organized and brought together over 1,200 children. 41 local groups of children have implemented projects supported by small grants. 411 children and 35 adults have offered solutions to community's problems through the Youth Act Project. A network of approximately 60 newspapers and radio stations managed by children has been created and is currently being supported by UNICEF. Regional Centres for Resources for young people have been created. 3. Youth Friendly Centres The first three Youth Friendly Centres (out of seven) have been opened: the National Resource Centre for Young People, the Media Centre and the Young Voices Radio Studio as well as the Regional Resource Centre Bineva. 4. Young People's Health and Development activities include: Three Youth Friendly Clinics opened in Chisinau and Stefan Voda which offer information, counselling and health services for young people. Technical assistance provided for the elaboration of the national curricula on Life Skills Based Education. A Study on knowledge, attitudes and practices of young people has been conducted for the first time on a representative sample of 10-24-year old. Social Theatre on HIV/AIDS prevention created as an interactive way for public awareness on HIV/AIDS and STI prevention. A network of health peer educators has been created and it includes 348 teenagers from 11 communities. National Clearinghouse on HIV/AIDS has been set up.

Young volunteers involved in HIV/AIDS prevention activities.

Health, Education, Equality, Protection for Every Child

B. The Child Protection Programme aims at supporting the development of protection measures for children and their families, paying special attention to those most vulnerable, by improving policies, promoting family support and community based services. The main components of this programme are: 1. Policy Development Setting up with UNICEF's support an Executive Secretariat of the National Council for the Protection of the Children's Rights. With UNICEF's technical and financial assistance the Government approved the National Strategy on Child and Family Protection in June 2003. Two local strategies for Cahul and Ungheni were developed. The Government adopted the Law on Children in Difficult Circumstances. Development of quality standards for child protection services. Promotion of social work career through specialized training provided by Universities and Resource Centres. Reform of the Juvenile Justice system through improving the legislative framework, providing specialized training to professionals working in the justice system, and setting up pilot alternatives to deprivation of liberty (probation, community service work and providing free legal/social assistance to children in the field teams). 2. Social Services Development Support provided for setting up a National Alliance of NGOs working in child protection (over 100 NGOs); capacity building through 10 local small projects. Creation of pilot family/community-based models of services as alternatives to institutionalisation, including five-day care centres for different categories of children, as well as a new integrated family-based social service for children in Ungheni district. Over 2,000 children and 40 adults in boarding schools benefited from training on life skills, on prevention of trafficking and youth unemployment.

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Sntate, educa ie, egalitate, protec ie pentru fiecare copil

B. Programul Protec ia Copilului i propune s contribuie la dezvoltarea unor msuri de protec ie pentru copii i familiile acestora, cu o aten ie special la cei mai vulnerabili, prin dezvoltarea politicilor, promovarea sprijinului pentru familie i a serviciilor la nivel de comunitate. Principalele componente sunt: 1. Dezvoltarea politicilor Stabilirea, cu sprijinul UNICEF, a unui Secretariat Executiv al Consiliului Na ional pentru Protec ia Drepturilor Copilului. Adoptarea de ctre Guvern, n iunie 2003, cu sprijinul tehnic i financiar al UNICEF, a Strategiei Na ionale pentru Protec ia Familiei i a Copilului. Au fost dezvoltate, de asemenea, dou strategii locale pentru Cahul i Ungheni. Adoptarea de ctre Guvern a Legii privind copiii afla i n dificultate. Implementarea standardelor de calitate pentru serviciile de protec ie a copiilor. Promovarea profesiei de asistent social prin sus inerea cursurilor specializate n universit i i Centre de Resurse. Reforma sistemului justi iei juvenile prin mbunt irea cadrului legal, prin cursuri de perfec ionare a specialitilor din justi ie i prin aplicarea pilot a unor alternative la priva iunea de libertate (activit i n serviciul comunit ii, eliberare condi ionat i asisten gratuit acordat copiilor n domenii juridice i sociale prin intermediul unor echipe mobile). 2. Dezvoltarea serviciilor sociale Sprijin pentru crearea unei Alian e Na ionale a ONG-urilor active n protec ia copilului (peste 100 de ONG-uri); consolidarea capacit ilor societ ii civile prin 10 proiecte locale mici. Crearea unor servicii ca alternative la institu ionalizarea copiilor, inclusiv cinci centre de zi pentru diferite categorii de copii i un serviciu social integrat pentru copii n Ungheni. Educarea a 2.000 de copii i 40 de adul i din institu iile de tip internat n domeniul deprinderilor de via pentru prevenirea traficului i a omajului. Crearea unui sistem pilot de referire pentru copii victime ale abuzului, neglijrii, exploatrii i traficului. Acest sistem include Sec ia pentru copii a Centrului de reabilitare a victimelor traficului; Centrul pentru ajutor psiho-social care ofer servicii gratuite pe termen lung copiilor victime ale abuzului i exploatrii, precum i Centrul maternal.

C. Programul Sntatea, Dezvoltarea i

Participarea Tinerilor urmrete

responsabilizarea comunitar a copiilor i tinerilor, reducerea tipurilor de comportament negativ printre tineri i prevenirea infec iei HIV/SIDA. Printre componentele de baz sunt: 1. Dezvoltarea politicilor na ionale i locale n domeniul tinerilor Planul de Ac iune i Strategia pentru Tineret pentru 2004-2006 au fost aprobate de Guvern n noiembrie 2003. A fost consolidat cooperarea inter-sectorial pentru dezvoltarea Strategiei, parte integrant a Strategiei de reducere a srciei. 2. Modelele de participare a tinerilor la via a comunit ii Au fost create peste 150 de Consilii locale ale tinerilor, la alegerile crora au participat 30.000 de copii i tineri; s-au organizat 4 edi ii ale Parlamentului Copiilor, 2 edi ii ale Parlamentului Tinerilor i Forumul Copiilor i Tinerilor, care au ntrunit n total circa 1.200 de copii; 41 de grupuri locale de ini iativ ale copiilor au implementat mini-proiecte locale sus inute prin granturi mici pentru copii; al i 411 copii i 35 adul i au solu ionat probleme locale n cadrul programului Tinerii n Ac iune; este sus inut o re ea de circa 60 de ziare i posturi de radio colare precum i Centre regionale de resurse pentru tineri. 3. Centrele Prietenoase Tinerilor Primele trei Centre Prietenoase pentru Tineri (dintr-o re ea de 7 centre) au fost create i sunt func ionale: Centrul Na ional de Resurse pentru Tineri, Centrul Media pentru Tineri i Studioul radio Vocile Tinerilor, Centrul Regional pentru Tineri Bineva. 4. Activitatea n domeniul Snt ii i dezvoltrii tinerilor s-a soldat cu: Crearea a trei Clinici prietenoase pentru tineri n tefan Vod i Chiinu. Acestea ofer informare, consiliere i servicii de sntate pentru tineri. Asisten a tehnic n elaborarea curriculei cursului colar de Educa ie pentru Deprinderi de Via . Studiu cu privire la cunotin ele, atitudinile i practicile tinerilor, realizat pentru prima dat n Moldova pe un eantion reprezentativ pentru tinerii de 10-24 ani. Teatrul Social Privete, SIDA te privete, ca metod interactiv de promovare a informa iei n domeniul prevenirii HIV/SIDA i a ITS pentru adolescen i. O re ea de educatori de la egal la egal, care include 348 de adolescen i din 11 comunit i. Clearinghouse na ional n domeniul HIV/SIDA.

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

UNHCR's primary purpose is to

safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. UNHCR strives to ensure

that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another state, and to return home voluntarily.

naltul Comisariat al Na iunilor Unite pentru Refugia i (UNHCR)

Obiectivul principal al UNHCR este s

protejeze drepturile i

bunstarea refugia ilor. UNHCR i concentreaz eforturile pentru

a asigura posibilitatea fiecrei persoane de a cere azil, de a gsi refugiu sigur n alt stat i de a se ntoarce acas n mod liber.

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UNHCR Around the World

A refugee camp. UNHCR/H. Caux

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established in 1950 by the UN General Assembly to lead and coordinate international action for the protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems. During half century of work, with a number of staff of more than 6,000 persons, the agency has provided assistance to more than 50 million people in 115 countries, winning two Nobel Peace Prizes in 1954 and 1981. Worldwide, UNHCR is committed to the principle of participation by consulting refugees on decisions that affect their lives and to the principles of the UN Charter, namely maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedom. In its efforts to protect refugees and to promote long-term solutions to their problems, UNHCR works in partnership with governments, regional organizations, international and non-governmental organizations. In 1997 UNHCR joined the other specialized UN agencies represented in Moldova. The Co-operation Agreement signed with the Government one year later specifies UNHCR's principles of protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced persons (IDPs) with a view of securing durable solutions. In order to achieve its objectives, UNHCR has established working relationships with international missions such as OSCE, IOM, Sida, other UN agencies in Moldova and with the Swedish Migration Board and other donor governments. UNHCR's programmes in Moldova have benefited from generous support from foreign governments or from intergovernmental organisations, corporations and individuals. During the last two years, substantial contributions have been received from the European Union, through TACIS programmes.

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UNHCR n lume
naltul Comisariat al Na iunilor Unite pentru Refugia i (UNHCR) a fost fondat n 1950 de Adunarea General a Na iunilor Unite cu scopul de a conduce i coordona activit ile interna ionale de protec ie a refugia ilor i de rezolvare a problemei acestora. n timpul celor peste 50 de ani de activitate, avnd peste 6.000 de angaja i, agen ia a oferit asisten unui numr de peste 50 de milioane de oameni n 115 ri, primind pentru activitatea sa dou premii Nobel pentru Pace n 1954 i 1981. Peste tot n lume UNHCR este dedicat principiului participrii prin consultarea refugia ilor n luarea deciziilor care le afecteaz vie ile, principiilor Cartei ONU referitoare la men inerea pcii i securit ii interna ionale; dezvoltarea unor rela ii de prietenie ntre na iuni; ncurajarea respectului pentru drepturile omului i libert ile fundamentale. n eforturile sale de a sprijini refugia ii i de a promova solu ii pe termen lung pentru problemele lor, UNHCR s-a angajat n parteneriat cu guverne, organiza ii regionale, organiza ii interna ionale i neguvernamentale. n 1997, UNHCR s-a alturat celorlalte agen ii specializate ale Na iunilor Unite din Moldova. Acordul de cooperare semnat cu Guvernul un an mai trziu, stipuleaz principiile UNHCR la acordarea protec iei i asisten ei umanitare refugia ilor, solicitan ilor de azil i persoanelor strmutate intern n vederea asigurrii solu iilor durabile. Pentru realizarea obiectivelor sale n Moldova, UNHCR a stabilit rela ii de colaborare cu misiuni interna ionale precum OSCE, IOM, Sida, alte agen ii ONU n Moldova, precum i cu Consiliul Suedez pentru Migra iune i alte guverne care au oferit dona ii. Programele UNHCR n Moldova au beneficiat de sprijin generos din partea guvernelor strine sau a organiza iilor interguvernamentale, precum i din partea unor corpora ii sau a unor persoane fizice. n ultimii doi ani, au fost primite contribu ii substan iale din partea UE, prin programele TACIS.

Tabr de refugia i.

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Protecting Moldova's Vulnerable People

UNHCR provides legal, social and medical assistance, including the provision of monthly allowances and humanitarian aid so that individuals are assured elementary human conditions like shelter, food and primary health care. The beneficiaries of UNHCR assistance programmes in Moldova include vulnerable group people, such as single mothers, large families, persons in need of medical care or those who simply do not have any means of existence. Further to UNHCR's activities in Moldova, the following concrete results have been achieved:
A successful repatriation. UNHCR/A. Gestulfo.

Technical equipment has been provided to the Department for Migration within the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. A Central Data Bank has been set up to provide data on legislation, returnees, IDPs, and labour migrants. An income generation project has been implemented so that refugees self-support especially in urban areas. Programs providing language classes, sewing, computer courses and participation of refugees in local community activities have allowed more refugees to socially integrate in the community. A block of twelve apartments has been rehabilitated for twelve IDP families who moved to Government controlled territories after the military conflict in Transdniestria ended. Hospitals and educational institutions located in Chisinau and in other areas affected by the conflict in 1992 have been rehabilitated. Schools in 16 localities (Chisinau, Cocieri, Chiperceni, Molovata Noua, Pirita, Dubasari, Ribnita, Corjevo, Cosnita, Copanca, Tiraspol, Varnita, Hagimus, Oxentea, Sanatauca, Dorotcaia) have been fully furnished. The Pneumophthisiological Dispensary in Chisinau has been reconstructed and the Children's Rehabilitation Centre in Ciadir-Lunga has been provided with medical equipment to serve the local population as well as refugees, asylum-seekers and IDPs. The Municipal Emergency Centre in Chisinau, hospitals in Criuleni and Rezina as well as the National AIDS Centre have been reconstructed.

A Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers was opened in October 2003 and the rehabilitation works at the Centre continue. The Main Directorate for Refugees, a central government authority established in March 2001, received technical assistance during 2001- 2003. The kindergarten no. 123 attended by children of asylum seekers and refugees has received a donation from UNHCR.

Since 2000 a series of legislative and institutional progress has been made in Moldova: In 2001, the Republic of Moldova adhered to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. The Law on the Status of Refugees entered into force on January 1, 2003. The Main Directorate for Refugees, within the Government of Moldova assumed full responsibility of Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures. In early 2003, the Council for Refugees was set up as the administrative appeals board. It includes Government officials, NGOs, academia and one UNHCR representative. All these could not have been possible without the help and support of our implementing partners: Save the Children, Charity Centre for Refugees, Law Centre of Advocates and the Main Directorate for Refugees within the Migration Department.

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Protejarea oamenilor vulnerabili din Moldova

Refugia i ntorcndu-se in satul lor. UNHCR/L. Astrom.

Copiii refugia i i solicitan ii de azil au participat la competi iile sportive dedicate Zilei Mondiale a Refugiatului 2003.

UNHCR ofer asisten juridic, social i medical, inclusiv pensii i ajutoare sociale lunare pentru a asigura persoanelor vulnerabile posibilitatea satisfacerii nevoilor primare precum adpost, hran i asisten medical primar. Beneficiarii programelor de asisten derulate de UNHCR n Moldova sunt persoanele vulnerabile: mame singure, familii numeroase, persoane care au nevoie de ngrijire medical sau cei care nu dispun de nici un mijloc de subzisten . Programele UNHCR n Moldova s-au finalizat cu rezultate concrete, printre care: Departamentul Migra ie din cadrul Ministerului Muncii i Protec iei Sociale a primit echipamentul tehnic necesar derulrii activit ii. A fost creat o Baz de Date cu informa ii privind legisla ia n vigoare, repatria i, persoane strmutate intern i migran i economici; Un proiect pentru generare de venit a fost dezvoltat cu scopul de a ajuta refugia ii s se ntre in singuri, mai ales n zonele urbane; Refugia ii s-au integrat mai bine n comunit ile locale prin participarea la cursuri de limb, de croitorie, de informatic precum i n activit i practice locale. A fost reabilitat un bloc de 12 apartamente pentru 12 familii care s-au mutat n teritoriul controlat de guvern dup terminarea conflictului din Transnistria. coli din 16 localit i (Chiinu, Cocieri, Chiperceni, Malovata Nou, Prta, Dubsari, Rbni a, Corjevo, Coni a, Copanca, Tiraspol, Varni a, Hagimus, Oxentea, Sntuca, Doro caia) au fost remobilate.

Dispensarul Pneumoftiziologic din Chiinu a fost reconstruit iar Centrul de Reabilitare a Copiilor din Ciadir-Lunga a primit echipamentul medical necesar pentru a servi nevoilor popula iei locale, refugia ilor, solicitan ilor de azil i persoanelor strmutate intern. Au fost reconstruite Centrul Municipal de Urgen din Chiinu, spitalele din Criuleni i Rezina, precum i Centrul Na ional pentru SIDA. n octombrie 2003 a fost deschis un Centru de Cazare pentru Solicitan ii de Azil, iar lucrrile de reabilitare continu. Direc ia Principal pentru Refugia i - structura guvernamental central, creat n martie 2001, a primit asisten tehnic pe parcursul perioadei 2001-2003. Grdini a nr. 123, la care sunt nscrii copiii refugia ilor i solicitan ilor de azil, a primit o dona ie din partea UNHCR.

ncepnd din 2000, n Moldova au avut loc o serie de progrese legislative i institu ionale: n 2001 Republica Moldova a aderat la Conven ia privind Statutul Refugia ilor. Legea cu privire la statutul refugia ilor a intrat n vigoare la 1 ianuarie 2003. Direc ia Principal pentru Refugia i n cadrul guvernului i-a asumat responsabilitatea total pentru procedura de Determinare a Statutului de Refugiat. La nceputul anului 2003 a fost nfiin at Consiliul pentru Refugia i pentru a servi drept comitet administrativ pentru apel. Consiliul include membri oficiali ai Guvernului, ONG-urilor, academicieni i un reprezentant al UNHCR. Toate acestea nu ar fi fost posibile fr sprijinul partenerilor notri de implementare, printre care se afl Salva i Copiii, Centrul de Caritate pentru Refugia i, Centrul de Drept al Avoca ilor i Direc ia Principal pentru Refugia i din cadrul Departamentului Migra iune.

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UNFPA The United Nations Population Fund

UNFPA - The United Nations Population Fund advocates for increased public awareness of problems related to global development and population. Its mission is to ensure access to reproductive health and family planning services for all. UNFPA mobilizes financial resources and the political will to implement development programmes.

UNFPA Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Popula ie

UNFPA - Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Popula ie promoveaz cunoaterea i contientizarea problemelor globale legate de popula ie i dezvoltare; urmrete asigurarea accesului tuturor oamenilor la servicii de sntate a reproducerii i de planificare familial; mobilizeaz resurse financiare i voin a politic necesar pentru implementarea programelor de dezvoltare.

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Established in 1969, the United Nations Population Fund has provided over 6 billion USD to developing and transition countries to improve their reproductive health and to support sustainable development goals. At the request of the Government of Moldova, UNFPA started its activities in the country in 1994 and its contribution increased after 2000. UNFPA had to respond to problems such as: high morbidity and maternal mortality rate; unwanted pregnancies and abortions; increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS; low use of modern contraception; low public awareness of reproductive health; violence against women. UNFPA's action in Moldova is strategically focused on the development of the national capacity in the field of reproductive health and family planning (RH/FP). Thus, UNFPA offers the necessary technical support to its partners in order to ensure successful implementation of projects on population and development. The objective of this action is the achievement of joint activities: FP standards and protocols have been drafted and adopted. RH/FP services have been included in the primary health care in order to increase the access of all people, especially of vulnerable people and those living in rural areas. Medical staff working in family planning consultation rooms have benefited of substantive training on how to provide family planning services. Manuals and training materials have been prepared for specialists in gynaecology, family care, and for nurses and midwives. Operational support has been provided to the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Medical University N. Testemitanu, National Centre for Reproductive Health, Medical Genetics and Family Planning in Chisinau and other 45 FP consulting rooms throughout the country. The large public, especially young people, have been informed about how to lead a healthy lifestyle, prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

UNFPA A State of Complete Well Being in Our Society

Participants in MDGs training in Drepcauti.

Pentru o bunstare total n societatea noastr

UNFPA - Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Popula ie a fost nfiin at n 1969 i n tot acest rstimp a oferit rilor n curs de dezvoltare i celor aflate n tranzi ie peste 6 miliarde USD pentru mbunt irea strii de sntate a reproducerii i pentru sprijinirea obiectivelor de dezvoltare durabil. UNFPA i-a nceput activitatea n Republica Moldova n 1994, la cererea guvernului, sprijinul acordat intensificndu-se dup anul 2000. UNFPA s-a confruntat cu probleme precum:

rata ridicat a morbidit ii i mortalit ii materne; sarcinile nedorite i avorturile; inciden a crescut a infec iilor cu transmitere sexual (ITS), inclusiv HIV/SIDA; gradul sczut de utilizare a contracep iei moderne; nivelul sczut de informare a popula iei n domeniul snt ii reproducerii; violen a mpotriva femeilor. Direc ia strategic de ac iune a UNFPA n Moldova este dezvoltarea capacit ii na ionale n domeniul PF/SR.

Trainer intr-un program de pregtire (TOT).

Echipa Pro Health.

Pentru aceasta, UNFPA ofer partenerilor sprijinul tehnic necesar pentru implementarea cu succes a proiectelor n domeniul popula iei i dezvoltrii. Toate acestea pentru realizarea unor activit i comune: Au fost elaborate i adoptate protocoale privind furnizarea de servicii de planificare familial (PF); Au fost introduse servicii de SR/PF la nivelul asisten ei medicale primare cu scopul de a spori accesul ntregii popula ii, cu precdere a popula iei dezavantajate i a celei din mediul rural; Personalul medical din cabinetele de planificare familial a fost instruit cu privire la furnizarea de servicii de planificare familial; Manuale i materiale de instruire au fost elaborate pentru specialitii n obstetric-ginecologie, medici de familie, asistente medicale i moae; Sprijin opera ional performant a fost oferit Ministerului Snt ii, Ministerului Educa iei, USMF N. Testemi anu, Centrului Na ional de Sntate Reproductiv, Genetic Medical i Planificare Familial din Chiinu i celor 45 de cabinete de PF din ar. Popula ia, n special tinerii, a fost informat i contientizat cu privire la un mod de via sntos, la prevenirea sarcinilor nedorite i a ITS.

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Improving the Reproductive Health of Women, Men and Young People

UNFPA aims to achieve in Moldova the objective of reproductive health - a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being - in all matters related to the reproductive system. For the successful achievement of this goal, UNFPA has provided financial support amounting to more than 1 million USD. The first step was done in setting up quality standards for RH/FP services in order to provide population with the best services possible. This was then followed by a joint UNFPA and UNICEF research on reproductive health, and the establishment of three pilot-centres for women's health, 'Dalila' in Chisinau, 'Virginia' in Cahul and 'Ana' in Drochia. Equally important are the programmes that supplied birth control pills, for which UNFPA allotted 439,000 USD in 1997 and 300,000 USD in 2001. The programmes were implemented in cooperation with the Government of the Netherlands and the Department for International Development (DFID) within the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The abortions decreased from a reported number of 65,000-70,000 in 1994-1995, to 15,000 in 2003. Consequently, the ratio of maternal mortality and child mortality has decreased while the use of birth control methods has increased. The outputs of these projects are becoming more and more visible. The national infrastructure providing RH/FP services and the technical capacity of service providers has been strengthened in terms of professional training, methodology, co-ordination, information support and promotion, procurement of the necessary medical equipment for FP consultation rooms.
Establishment of a new Health Center in Drepcauti.

As a result of all these activities, people's access to information and medical care services has increased. UNFPA is working to accomplish the following objectives by 2007: provide support to the Ministry of Health for the elaboration of a long-term strategy for reproductive health; reduce the maternal mortality rate by 10%; reduce the abortion rate by 10%-15%; reduce the syphilis rate by 10% (100,000 of the total population); increase the use of modern contraceptives by 10%; increase the number of FP patients by 20%; increase the RH/FP consultations by 30%; provide training to over 900 RH/FP service providers; increase by 65% the number of people well informed about the contraceptive methods. The good co-operation relationships between various national and international institutions with responsibilities in the RH/PF field lead to the harmonization of their activities. Among UNFPA's partners in Moldova we can mention the Moldovan Government, the Ministry of Health, the Medicine and Pharmacy State University N. Testemi anu, the National Centre for Reproductive Health, Medical Genetics and Family Planning, the Ministry of Education, the National Dispensary of Dermatovenerology, several centres for women's health (Dalila, Ana, Virginia), Family Planning Institutions, NGOs, other UN agencies and international organizations.

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mbunt irea snt ii reproductive a femeilor, brba ilor i tinerilor

Rezultatele proiectelor sunt din ce n ce mai vizibile. Infrastructura na ional care asigur prestarea serviciilor de PF/SR i capacitatea tehnic a furnizorilor de servicii au fost consolidate prin instruirea profesional, metodica, activitatea de coordonare, sprijinul i promovarea informa ional, precum i prin procurarea echipamentului medical pentru cabinetele de PF. A crescut nivelul de informare a popula iei i accesul popula iei la servicii de calitate n domeniul snt ii reproducerii. Prin toate proiectele pe care le realizeaz i le sus ine n Republica Moldova, UNFPA i propune atingerea pn n 2007 a urmtoarelor obiective: dezvoltarea unei Strategii Na ionale pe termen lung n domeniul snt ii reproductive (SR); reducerea ratei mortalit ii materne cu 10%; reducerea indicelui de avort indus cu 10%-15%; reducerea cu 10% a indicelui de sifilis (la 100.000 din popula ia total); sporirea prevalen ei de contraceptive moderne cu 10%; creterea cu 20% a celor care apeleaz la serviciile PF; creterea cu 30% a numrului consulta iilor SR/PF efectuate de medicii de familie; instruirea a mai mult de 900 de furnizori de servicii n domeniul SR/PF; creterea cu 65% a numrului popula iei informate cu privire la metodele de contracep ie i la alte aspecte legate de PF. Rela iile bune de colaborare au condus la armonizarea activit ilor desfurate de diverse institu ii na ionale i interna ionale active n domeniul PF/SR. Printre partenerii UNFPA n derularea proiectelor se numr Guvernul Republicii Moldova, Ministerul Snt ii, Ministerul Educa iei, Universitatea de Stat de Medicin i Farmacie N. Testemi anu, Centrul Na ional de Sntate Reproductiv, Genetic Medical i Planificare Familial, Dispensarul Republican de Dermatovenerologie, Centre ale Snt ii Femeii (Dalila, Ana, Virginia), cabinetele de planificare familial din republic, ONG-uri, alte agen ii ale Na iunilor Unite i organiza ii interna ionale.

Un grup de lucru al UNFPA.

UNFPA urmrete s ating n Moldova obiectivul snt ii reproductive - o stare de bunstare complet, att din punct de vedere fizic i mental, ct i social - n toate aspectele legate de sistemul reproductiv. Asisten a total acordat de UNFPA Republicii Moldova pentru atingerea acestui obiectiv depete suma de un milion dolari SUA. Primul pas fcut de UNFPA pentru mbunt irea situa iei din Moldova, a fost demararea procesului de stabilire a standardelor de calitate a serviciilor SR/PF pentru ca popula ia s beneficieze de cele mai bune servicii. A urmat Studiul privind Sntatea Reproducerii (1997) realizat n colaborare cu UNICEF i CDC Atlanta, inaugurarea i suportul pentru cele trei Centre-pilot pentru Sntatea Femeii (Centrul Dalila n Chiinu, Centrul Virginia n Cahul i Centrul Ana n Drochia). La fel de importante au fost i sunt programele de furnizare de contraceptive moderne, pentru care UNFPA a alocat 439.000 USD n 1997 i 300.000 USD n 2001 n colaborare cu Guvernul olandez i Departamentul pentru Dezvoltarea Interna ional (DFID) al Guvernului Regatului Unit al Marii Britanii. Dac n anii 1994-1995 erau raportate anual circa 65.000-70.000 avorturi, n 2003 numrul acestora a sczut la aproximativ 15.000. De asemenea, s-a nregistrat o diminuare evident a mortalit ii materne i perinatale i o cretere n utilizarea contracep iei moderne.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The objective of the World Health Organization (WHO) is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health. As defined in WHO's Constitution, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Organiza ia Mondial a Snt ii (OMS)

Obiectivul Organiza iei Mondiale a Snt ii (OMS) este ob inerea celui mai mare grad de sntate posibil. Aa cum este definit n Constitu ia OMS, sntatea reprezint nu numai absen a bolii sau a infirmit ii, ci i o stare de complet bunstare fizic, mental i social.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 for the purpose of cooperation to promote the health of all people. WHO's goals are to build healthy populations and communities, and to combat ill-health. To achieve these goals, four strategic directions provide a broad framework for WHO's technical work: reducing excessive mortality, morbidity and disability, especially in poor and marginalized populations; promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing risk factors to human health that arise from environmental, economic, social and behavioural causes; developing health systems that equitably improve health outcomes, respond to people's legitimate demands, and are financially fair; elaborating an enabling policy and creating an institutional environment for the health sector, and promoting an effective health dimension to social, economic, environmental and development policy. In carrying out its activities WHO is focusing on the following six core functions:

Laboratory work in the pharmaceutical industry.

A Catalyst in the Health Sector

articulating consistent, ethical and evidence-based policy and advocacy positions; managing information by assessing trends and comparing performance, setting the agenda for, and stimulating research and development; catalysing change through technical and policy support, in ways that stimulate cooperation and action and help to build sustainable national and international capacity; negotiating and sustaining national and global partnerships; setting, validating, monitoring and pursuing the proper implementation of norms and standards; stimulating the development and testing of new technologies, tools and guidelines for disease control, risk reduction, health care management and service delivery. In addition, WHO also proposes conventions, agreements, regulations and gives recommendations about international nomenclature of diseases, causes of death and public health practices. WHO develops, establishes and promotes international standards concerning food and biological, pharmaceutical and similar substances. The Republic of Moldova became a WHO member in May 1992, and three years later a Liaison Office was operational in Chisinau under the coordination of the Regional Office for Europe located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The overall goal of WHO in Moldova is to provide key technical support for the health sector development, advocating for health promoting policies and providing technical leadership. In collaboration with the government and other participants in the health sector, WHO aims at being a catalyst, broker and facilitator in building coalition and partnership in the health sector.

A new born child and his parents.

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Tnr ntr-un atelier de sculptur.

Un catalizator n domeniul snt ii

Organiza ia Mondial a Snt ii (OMS) a fost nfiin at n 1948, cu scopul de a stimula cooperarea pentru promovarea snt ii tuturor oamenilor. Obiectivele OMS sunt construirea unor comunit i sntoase i combaterea bolilor. Pentru ndeplinirea acestor obiective, patru direc ii strategice contureaz cadrul de activitate OMS: Reducerea mortalit ii excesive, a mbolnvirilor i invalidit ii, mai ales n cazul popula iei srace i marginalizate. Promovarea unor stiluri de via sntoas i reducerea factorilor de risc care pot afecta sntatea, riscuri care provin din condi iile de mediu, economice, sociale i de comportament. Dezvoltarea unui sistem de sntate care s mbunt easc serviciile din domeniul snt ii, s rspund la nevoile legitime ale oamenilor i s fie, n acelai timp, accesibile din punct de vedere financiar. Elaborarea unei strategii i crearea unui sistem medical institu ional, precum i promovarea aspectelor medicale n cadrul politicilor sociale, economice, de mediu i de dezvoltare. Pentru realizarea misiunii sale n Moldova, OMS ndeplinete ase func ii de baz: realizarea unei politici i campanii de informare bazat pe experien a practic; gestionarea informa iei prin evaluarea tendin elor i compararea performan elor, stabilirea agendei de activit i i stimularea cercetrii i dezvoltrii; stimularea schimbrii prin acordarea de sprijin tehnic i asisten n elaborarea politicilor, astfel nct s impulsioneze cooperarea i s realizeze dezvoltarea durabil; negocierea i sus inerea parteneriatelor na ionale i globale; stabilirea, validarea, monitorizarea i coordonarea implementrii corecte a normelor i standardelor; stimularea dezvoltrii i testrii noilor tehnologii, metode i principii pentru controlul mbolnvirilor, reducerea riscurilor, administrarea serviciilor de sntate i a furnizrii acestor servicii. n plus, OMS propune conven ii, acorduri, reglementri i nainteaz propuneri n ceea ce privete nomenclatorul interna ional al bolilor, cauzelor de deces i practicilor din serviciul public de sntate. OMS stabilete, dezvolt, i promoveaz standarde interna ionale pentru alimenta ie i pentru substan ele biologice i farmaceutice. Republica Moldova a devenit ar membr OMS n mai 1992; trei ani mai trziu, un birou de legtur a devenit opera ional n Chiinu, sub directa coordonare a Biroului Regional pentru Europa, cu sediul n Copenhaga, Danemarca. Obiectivul principal al OMS n Moldova este s furnizeze sprijin tehnic de baz pentru dezvoltarea sectorului medical, stimularea politicilor de promovare a snt ii i asisten tehnic. n colaborare cu Guvernul i cu al i factori din sistemul de sntate, OMS este un catalizator, agent i facilitator n procesul de organizare a unor alian e i parteneriate n sistemul de sntate.

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Young couple benefiting of modern health services.

Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle in Moldova

WHO's activity in Moldova includes technical assistance, training and development guidelines through a series of programmes such as: Development of Health Policy and Systems; Control of Communicable Diseases; Control of NonCommunicable Disease; the Maternal and Child Health Care. Following the implementation of WHO's programmes a series of results have been registered: Extensive work has been done in the area of maternal and child health, especially under the Making Pregnancy Safer programme. An integrated NCD (Non-Communicable Diseases) control and prevention programme was prepared in 1998-1999. The national tuberculosis policy has been developed and the training and implementation of Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) strategy has been started. A national Health Information System has been established during the last two biennia; at present most systems are in place and staff has benefited of substantial training. A Health Sector Reform Strategy during 1997-2003 has been prepared by WHO in partnership with the Government.

A National Health Policy has been drafted and submitted to the Government for analysis. Technical assistance has been provided to Governmental bodies in the implementation of the Health Insurance Scheme. WHO has assisted the Government in the development of the National Immunization Plan and has dealt with measures for the country's certification as polio-free. Support has been provided in areas of drug policy with considerable success in introducing national essential drug list. WHO's Regional Office defined Moldova as a country with increased health needs. Since 1997 collaboration between WHO and Moldova has been carried out through Biennial Medium-Term Programmes (MTPs) followed by a Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA) in 2002-2003. The priorities identified by the Government and WHO for 2004-2005 include: mother and child health (including reproductive health); strengthening stewardship function (institutional capacity building, development of health policy and of health information system); improving the health system (with focus on health financing); strengthening resource generation function (with emphasis on pharmaceutical products); water safety; HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; noncommunicable diseases prevention (focus on hypertension, diseases of the digestive system, and breast and cervical cancer); food safety and mental health. Among WHO's partners and donors in Moldova there are other UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNFPA, WB/PCU), EU/TACIS, the Soros Foundation, USAID/AIHA.

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Sprijin acordat n realizarea unor strategii pentru medicamente; un succes notabil n acest sens fiind introducerea listei na ionale a medicamentelor esen iale.

Pentru o via sntoas n Moldova

Activitatea OMS n Moldova include asisten tehnic, cursuri de pregtire i programe de dezvoltare printr-o serie de proiecte precum: Dezvoltarea politicilor i a sistemului de sntate; Controlul bolilor transmisibile; Controlul bolilor netransmisibile; ngrijirea snt ii mamelor i a copiilor. n urma implementrii programelor OMS au fost nregistrate o serie de rezultate: Progrese n domeniul ngrijirii snt ii mamelor i copiilor, n special prin programul O sarcin mai sigur. Un program integrat de control i prevenire a bolilor netransmisibile n perioada 1998-1999. A fost acordat suportul tehnic pentru elaborarea programului na ional de control al tuberculozei bazat pe implementarea strategiei DOTS (Tratamente Observate Direct). Un Sistem Informa ional de Sntate a fost nfiin at n cadrul ultimelor dou bienale; n prezent, sistemul este func ional i personalul a participat deja la cursuri de pregtire. O strategie pentru reformarea sistemului de sntate pentru perioada 1997-2003 a fost pregtit n colaborare cu Guvernul Moldovei. O Strategie Na ional pentru Sntate a fost realizat i supus Guvernului pentru analiz. Institu iile guvernamentale au primit asisten tehnic pentru implementarea Schemei Asigurrilor de Sntate. Sprijin oferit Guvernului n dezvoltarea unui Plan Na ional pentru Imunizare i coordonarea msurilor necesare pentru certificarea Moldovei ca fiind liber de poliomielit.

Biroul Regional OMS consider Moldova ca fiind o ar cu nevoi medicale ridicate. ncepnd cu 1997, colaborarea dintre OMS i Moldova s-a realizat prin bienale pe termen mediu urmate de Acordul de Colaborare Bienal n 2002-2003. Priorit ile identificate de Guvern i OMS pentru 2004-2005 sunt: sntatea mamelor i copiilor (inclusiv sntatea reproducerii); consolidarea rolului de steward (dezvoltarea unor capacit i institu ionale, dezvoltarea politicilor de sntate i crearea unui sistem de informare pentru sntate); mbunt irea sistemului de sntate punnd accent pe finan rile necesare; consolidarea func iei de generare a resurselor (n special produsele farmaceutice); sntatea apei; HIV/SIDA; tuberculoza; prevenirea bolilor netransmisibile (hipertensiune, bolile sistemului digestiv, cancer la sn i cervical); alimenta ia sntoas i sntatea mental. Printre partenerii i finan atorii OMS n Moldova se numr alte agen ii ONU (PNUD, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNFPA, WB/PCU), UE/TACIS, Funda ia Soros, USAID/AIHA.
Activit i meteugreti.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The IMF's statutory purposes include the promotion of the balanced expansion of world trade, the stability of exchange rates, the avoidance of competitive currency devaluations, and the orderly correction of a country's balance of payments problems.

Fondul Monetar Interna ional (FMI)

Misiunea statutar a FMI include extinderea echilibrat a comer ului mondial, stabilitatea ratelor de schimb, evitarea devalorizrii monetare i corectarea sistematic a problemelor de balan i pl i la nivel na ional.

World Bank(WB)
To fight poverty with passion and professionalism for lasting results; to help people help themselves and their environment by providing resources, sharing knowledge, building capacity, and fostering partnerships in the public and private sectors; to be an excellent institution able to attract, excite, and nurture diverse and committed staff with exceptional skills who know how to listen and learn.
Bretton Woods Institutions

Banca Mondial(BM)
S luptm mpotriva srciei cu pasiune i profesionalism, pentru a ob ine rezultate durabile; s ajutm oamenii s se ajute singuri i s i schimbe modul de via prin resursele pe care le oferim, prin schimbul de informa ii i stimularea parteneriatelor ntre sectorul public i privat; s fim o institu ie capabil s atrag, s sensibilizeze i s dezvolte un personal dedicat i capabil care s tie s asculte i s nve e deopotriv.

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IMF & WB

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Creating the Conditions for Sustainable Economic Growth: Macroeconomic Stability and Institutions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the UN specialized agency that promotes the health of the world economy and the central institution of the international monetary system. The IMF aims to prevent crises in the system by encouraging countries to adopt sound economic policies. As its name suggests, it is also a fund that can be used by members in need of temporary finances to redress their payments problems. Ever since 1992, when Moldova became a member of the IMF, there is a permanent resident representative office in Chisinau. At present, Moldova receives 0.96 percent of total SDR quota* and 0.07 percent of the decision making process. To serve its mission in Moldova, the IMF:

Press conference of IMF Mission Chief Marta de Castello-Branco (left) and the Resident Representative in Moldova, Edgardo Ruggiero (right) on the findings of the October 28 - November 11, 2003 Fund Mission.

3. Provides the government and the

central bank with technical assistance: Legal advice has been provided in drafting economic and other laws. General policy advisors have been delegated to the National Bank and the Ministry of Finance. National Bank of Moldova has been enabled to conduct an independent and market-based monetary policy. The Ministry of Finance has been strengthened, particularly through setting up a treasury department and a budget and macroeconomic policy unit. The State Tax Inspectorate and the Customs Services have been considerably strengthened through both resident advisors and ad-hoc technical assistance missions. The compilation of economic statistics has been improved. The IMF also provides training to officials from the National Bank and Government ministries and agencies in Washington and in Vienna. The courses cover macroeconomic policy formulation, foreign affairs policies, tax administration, financial programming techniques, and balance of payments compilation. In addition, the IMF hosts periodic training courses in Moldova or in the neighbourhood countries. With the IMF financial support and technical assistance, the Moldovan authorities have achieved considerable progress in the liberalization of prices and the foreign exchange market, in reducing trade tax and other trade barriers, in preparing and enacting a legal framework appropriate to a market economy, in implementing privatisation of state assets, and in structural reforms in the agriculture and energy sectors.

1. Monitors economic and financial development and gives policy advice on fiscal
and monetary policies, structural reforms and macroeconomic policies.

2. Grants credits to the country, not only

to provide temporary financing, but also to support adjustment and reform policies aimed at correcting the underlying problems. Six agreements have been signed with the IMF to support the Government's economic adjustment programmes. IMF's credits and loans amounting to SDR 270 million have provided the necessary foreign exchange resources for the introduction and stabilization of the Moldovan currency. The financial targets agreed under IMF loans have enabled the authorities not only to reduce inflation, but also to develop considerable skills and experience in macroeconomic policy management.

* Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is the unit of measure of IMF funds and quotas. 270 million SDR represent about $ 399,6 million at the exchange rate at the end of February 2004.

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Fondul Monetar Interna ional (FMI)

Crearea condi iilor pentru o cretere economic durabil: stabilitatea macroeconomic i cadrul institu ional
Fondul Monetar Interna ional (FMI) nu este doar agen ia specializat ONU care promoveaz un mediu economic interna ional sntos, ci i institu ia monetar central pe plan interna ional. Obiectivul principal al FMI const n prevenirea crizelor n sistemul economic prin ncurajarea adoptrii unor politici economice ra ionale; n plus, aa cum sugereaz i numele, FMI este un fond care poate oferi membrilor finan are temporar pentru redresarea balan ei de pl i. Din 1992, cnd Moldova a devenit membr FMI, Fondul are la Chiinu o reprezentan permanent. n prezent, Moldovei i revine 0,96% din cota SDR* i 0,07% din puterea de decizie. Pentru a-i realiza misiunea n Moldova, FMI:

Expozi ie interna ional organizat la Chiinu.

3. Ofer guvernului i bncii centrale asisten tehnic:

A fost oferit consultan juridic pentru elaborarea proiectelor de legi economice i de alt natur. Consultan i pentru elaborarea recomandrilor metodologice de ordin general au fost ataa i pe lng Banca Na ional i Ministerul de Finan e. Banca Na ional a Moldovei a fost sprijinit n elaborarea unei politici monetare independente bazat pe mecanismele unei pie e libere. Ministerul de Finan e a fost consolidat prin nfiin area unui departament de trezorerie i a sec iei de politici bugetare i macroeconomice. Inspectoratul Fiscal de Stat i Serviciile Vamale au fost consolidate, att prin colaborarea cu specialiti reziden i ct i cu misiuni tehnice ad-hoc. Metodologia de realizare a statisticilor economice a fost mbunt it. De asemenea, FMI organizeaz n Washington i Viena cursuri de pregtire pentru reprezentan ii Bncii Na ionale, reprezentan i ai guvernului i ai altor agen ii guvernamentale. Cursurile includ elaborarea politicilor macroeconomice, a politicilor externe, sistemul de taxe, tehnici de programare financiar, elaborarea balan elor de pl i. n plus, FMI gzduiete periodic cursuri de pregtire n Moldova i n alte ri din zon. Cu sprijinul financiar i asisten a tehnic a FMI, autorit ile din Moldova au realizat un progres considerabil n procesul de liberalizare a pre urilor i a pie ei externe de schimb, n reducerea taxelor i a altor obstacole comerciale, n pregtirea i adoptarea unui cadru legislativ corespunztor unei economii de pia , n privatizarea propriet ii de stat i n reformele structurale din domeniul agriculturii i a sectoarelor energetice.
* Special Drawing Rights (SDR) este unitatea de msur a fondurilor i cotelor FMI. 270 milioane SDR reprezint aproximativ 399,6 milioane $ la rata de schimb valabil n februarie 2004.

1. Monitorizeaz evolu iile financiareconomice i ofer asisten n realizarea politicilor fiscale i monetare, a reformelor structurale i macroeconomice.

2. Acord credite att pentru rezolvarea unor

probleme financiare temporare, ct i pentru realizarea reformelor necesare pentru solu ionarea acestora. n acest sens: FMI i Guvernul Moldovei au semnat ase acorduri de asisten n programele economice de reform. Creditele i mprumuturile de la FMI n valoare de 270 milioane SDR au acordat mijloacele valutare necesare pentru introducerea i stabilizarea leului moldovenesc. Obiectivele propuse pe plan financiar, asupra crora s-a convenit n cadrul creditelor de la FMI, au sprijinit autorit ile att n reducerea infla iei, ct i n dezvoltarea abilit ilor i experien ei n gestionarea politicilor macroeconomice.
Activit i agricole n jurul casei.

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Our Dream is Moldova Free of Poverty
Made up of 184 member countries, the World Bank (WB) is not a 'bank' in the common sense, but rather a specialized agency which centres its efforts to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people. It is a development bank that provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to reduce poverty. Moldova joined the World Bank in 1992. Since then, the Bank's loans have consistently supported the country's economic reform programme. Early loans focused on providing adjustment support, strengthening the private sector in the agriculture and enterprise sectors, and improving the economic and financial management of the energy sector. At present, one of the WB's main objectives is to support the country's efforts to prepare and implement the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (EGPRSP).

The new World Bank's Country Assistance Strategy for 2004-2007, based on consultations with the Government and stakeholders in the country, will focus on: helping the country reduce its high level of poverty, the highest in Europe, while addressing social and environmental risks; creating a competitive market environment, maintain macroeconomic stability, sustain economic growth and generate employment. The main areas of the Bank's support to Moldova will be as follows: promoting conditions for economic stability, stimulating economic growth, generating employment, improving access to social services, capital and community infrastructure, minimizing environmental risks, improving public sector governance and combating corruption. Impact on the Ground: The land privatisation is almost complete. Private farms now account for 80 percent of agricultural land as a result of restructuring. Progress has been made in the privatisation of the energy sector. Three out of five power generation companies and the gas distribution company have been sold to strategic investors. Pension arrears have been eliminated. Social and economic services to poor rural areas have been improved. Challenges Ahead: Poverty remains very high. The country still faces a large debt burden. Continued economic hardship has led to large-scale emigration. Foreign and domestic investment is insufficient for economic growth. The economy remains vulnerable to negative external shocks.

Total Commitments by Sector since 1993 (in USD millions)/ Fonduri alocate pentru diferite sectoare de activitate, ncepand din 1993 (milioane USD)
Water/sanit/fld prot 3% US$15m Agriculture 13% US$71m

Law & Public 26% US$144m

Transportation 1% US$3m

Education 5% US$25m Energy & Mining 6% US$32m

World Bank Partners in Moldova / Partenerii Bncii Mondiale n Moldova

Information & Communication 1% US$3m Industry & Trade 24% US$124m Finance 16% US$83m Health & Social Services 5% US$27m

SECTOR

LEAD NATIONAL AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Education Ministry of Energy Ministry of Health

PARTNERS

Agriculture Education Energy Health

SIDA / USAID / DFID PHRD Japan / Dutch Government SIDA / USAID UNDP/ WHO / UNICEF / UNAIDS / Dutch Government

Social Social Public Sector

MSIF Ministry of Labor Ministry of Finance

USAID / SIDA / Soros Foundation PHRD Japan / DFID / EU PHRD Japan / USAID / EU

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Banca Mondial (BM)

Scopul nostru este eliminarea srciei n Moldova
Cu 184 de state membre, Banca Mondial (BM) nu este o banc n adevratul sens al cuvntului, ci mai degrab o agen ie specializat care i concentreaz toate eforturile pentru combaterea srciei i mbunt irea condi iilor de via ale oamenilor. Este o Banc de dezvoltare care ofer mprumuturi, consultan , asisten tehnic, faciliteaz schimbul de informa ii, totul pentru a lupta mpotriva srciei. Moldova s-a alturat Bncii Mondiale n 1992. De atunci, mprumuturile Bncii au sus inut consistent programele de reform economic ale rii. mprumuturile ini iale s-au concentrat pe oferirea de sprijin, dezvoltarea sectorului privat n agricultur, a sectorului antreprenorial i pentru mbunt irea procesului de administrare economic i financiar a sectorului energetic. n prezent, unul dintre obiectivele Bncii Mondiale este sprijinirea Moldovei n pregtirea i implementarea Strategiei de Cretere Economic i Reducere a Srciei. n urma consultrilor avute cu guvernul i cu al i actori importan i, noua Strategie de Asisten a Bncii Mondiale pentru 2004-2007 i propune: Sprijinirea rii n reducerea gradului ridicat de srcie, cel mai ridicat din Europa, rezolvnd n acelai timp riscurile sociale i de mediu. Crearea unui sistem de pia competitiv prin men inerea stabilit ii macroeconomice, cretere economic durabil i crearea de noi locuri de munc. Principalele domenii de activitate ale Bncii Mondiale n Moldova sunt: promovarea condi iilor necesare stabilit ii economice; crearea de noi locuri de munc i dezvoltarea economic; mbunt irea accesului la servicii sociale, capital i infrastructura comunitar; minimizarea riscurilor de mediu precum i mbunt irea activit ii guvernamentale n sectorul public i combaterea corup iei.

Ferm privat n satul Volodeni, raion Edinet, beneficiar a programelor BM.

Impactul pe plan local: Privatizarea pmnturilor este aproape complet. Ca urmare a procesului de restructurare, fermele particulare reprezint aproape 80% din pmntul cultivabil. S-au realizat progrese n privatizarea sectorului energetic. Trei din cele cinci companii de energie electric i compania de distribu ie a gazelor au fost cumprate de investitori strategici. Restan ele la pensii au fost eliminate. Serviciile sociale i economice pentru zonele rurale srace au fost mbunt ite. Alte obiective de realizat: Gradul de srcie este nc foarte ridicat. ara se confrunt n continuare cu datorii externe foarte mari. Dificult ile economice au condus la o emigrare pe scar larg. Investi iile interne i externe sunt insuficiente pentru o cretere economic durabil. Economia este nc vulnerabil la ocuri negative din exterior.

World Bank Loans to Moldova (in USD millions)/ Credite acordate de Banca Mondial pentru Moldova (milioane USD)

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts - to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

and international trainings and seminars, and worked with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in order to identify and put in place the necessary policies and programmes to respond to all these problems.
At present FAO has three on-going projects for which it has allotted almost one million US dollars.

1. Small-Scale Modern On-farm Irrigation Technologies designed to introduce and evaluate

modern irrigation technologies, consolidate farmers' organizations and local institutions, and evaluate the opportunities for their wider application.

2. After a series of adverse climatic conditions in

2003, FAO responded to Moldova's emergency request by approving and financing the project entitled Emergency Supply of Winter Wheat Seeds to Frost and Drought Affected Farmers. The project restored cereals production through the procurement and supply of good quality wheat seeds to the most affected small-scale farmers. 1,000 MT of wheat seeds were distributed to 5,000 of the most affected farmers from 10 districts.

Helping to Build a World Without Hunger

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is today United Nations' largest specialized agency and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. Since 1995, when Moldova joined FAO, the organization has provided technical assistance through a wide range of projects aiming at developing the horticultural marketing, drafting a programme of cereal strategies and policies, controlling the pest, consolidating the National Alimentarius Committee, providing post-calamity assistance (following the droughts that affected Moldova in 2000 and 2003), developing marketing and information services. Since its establishment, FAO has provided technical assistance in farming, has carried out assessments on farming and food trade as well as evaluations of the food security and poverty rate. FAO has also edited annual reports for food and agricultural sectors, has facilitated the participation of the Moldovan experts in internal

3. Building Capacity in Inventory of Land Cover/Land Use by Remote Sensing

is a project designed to provide a database of the current usage of land, to strengthen the institutional capacity of applying internationally recognized methodologies, to provide on-the-job training to the staff assigned to this project, know-how and practical applications of high resolution optical remote sensing, GIS-based methodologies and of the Usage of Land Classification System. Furthermore, FAO is currently assessing proposals regarding the modernization of export-oriented vegetable production, the organization of a National Agricultural Census in 2005-2006, the rehabilitation of degraded agricultural land, the improvement of the quality and safety of domestic food supply.

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Organiza ia Na iunilor Unite pentru Agricultur i Alimenta ie (FAO)

Ob inerea siguran ei alimentare pentru to i st n centrul preocuprilor i eforturilor noastre; vrem s asigurm accesul tuturor oamenilor la alimente de bun calitate i n cantit i suficiente pentru a duce o via activ i sntoas.

Pe parcursul celor nou ani de activitate n Moldova, FAO a acordat asisten tehnic n sectorul agrar, a oferit evaluri ale pie ei agricole i comer ului agroalimentar, a securit ii alimentare, a gradului de srcie, a contribuit la editarea unor rapoarte anuale privind situa ia n agricultur i alimenta ie; a facilitat participarea specialitilor din Moldova la conferin e i seminare interne i interna ionale i a lucrat mpreun cu Guvernul Moldovei prin intermediul Ministerului Agriculturii i Industriei Alimentare pentru identificarea politicilor i programelor ce trebuie ntreprinse pentru rezolvarea tuturor acestor probleme. n prezent FAO deruleaz trei proiecte pentru care s-au alocat fonduri de peste 1 milion USD.

Pentru o lume fr foamete

Organiza ia pentru Agricultur i Alimenta ie (FAO) este n prezent cea mai mare agen ie specializat a Na iunilor Unite i principala agen ie n domeniul agriculturii, pescuitului, silviculturii i dezvoltrii rurale. ncepnd cu anul 1995, cnd Moldova a devenit membr FAO, organiza ia a oferit asisten tehnic printr-o serie de proiecte ce au urmrit dezvoltarea marketingului horticol; elaborarea unui program pentru strategii i politici cerealiere; controlul duntorilor; consolidarea Comitetului Na ional pentru Alimenta ie; asisten a postcalamitate oferit celor care au fost afecta i de secetele din 2000 i 2003; dezvoltarea serviciilor de marketing i informare.
Directorul General FAO, dl. Jacques Diouf i Preedintele Republicii Moldova, dl. Vladimir Voronin.

1. Tehnologii moderne de irigare la scar mic, proiect ce urmrete introducerea

i evaluarea tehnologiilor moderne de irigare, consolidarea organiza iilor fermierilor i a institu iilor locale, precum i evaluarea oportunit ilor de extindere a proiectului.

2. n urma unor fenomene meteorologice

neprielnice n 2003, FAO a rspuns situa iei de urgen din Moldova prin aprobarea i finan area proiectului intitulat Distribuirea urgent a semin elor de gru de toamn fermierilor afecta i de nghe i secet. Proiectul a reabilitat produc ia de cereale prin procurarea i aprovizionarea cu semin e de gru de calitate a celor mai afecta i fermieri mici. n cadrul proiectului, 5.000 de fermieri din 10 jude e au primit 1.000 MT de semin e de gru.

3. Inventarul ocuprii/utilizrii terenului agricol prin teledetec ie, un proiect menit s

ofere o baz de date cu privire la situa ia utilizrii pmntului; s consolideze capacitatea institu ional de a aplica metodologiile recunoscute la nivel interna ional; s ofere exper ilor implica i n proiect calificare profesional, know-how i aplica ii practice ale teledetec iei optice de rezolu ie nalt, bazate pe tehnologii GIS i pe Sistemul de Clasificare a Acoperirii Terenului (LCCS). FAO evalueaz n prezent oportunitatea i necesitatea implementrii unor proiecte pentru modernizarea produc iei legumelor destinate exportului, organizarea Recensmntului Na ional Agricol n 2005-2006, reabilitarea terenului agricol degradat i mbunt irea calit ii i siguran ei alimentelor.

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Other UN Agencies and Programmes

International Labour Organization (ILO)

ILO seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.
Within the UN system, ILO has a unique tripartite structure with employees and employers participating as equal partners with governments in the work of its governing bodies. The Republic of Moldova joined ILO in 1992. Since 2003 ILO has strengthened its cooperation by including the Republic of Moldova in two sub-regional programmes implemented by the International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) and the International Migration Programme (MIGRANT).

ILO - IPEC: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour

In January 2004, ILO and the Government of Moldova signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will serve as a legal basis for their cooperation during the following five years in eliminating the child labour, in particular in its worst forms in the country. A National Steering Committee will provide policy advice on priority areas for actions, review and evaluate IPEC activities, and ensure the achievement of objectives set by ILO programmes focusing on child labour. A regional Project of Technical Assistance Against the Labour and Sexual Exploitation of Children, Including Trafficking - PROTECT CEE is implemented by IPEC in countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including the Republic of Moldova. With the financial support of the governments of the United States of America and Germany, the project will contribute to the elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including internal and external trafficking in children, through: Focusing on child labour awareness, including the worst forms of child labour, through surveys, thematic studies and compiling good practices. Disseminating information and sharing experience among IPEC partners through documentation centres and awareness raising activities at national and local levels.

Child musician begging in the streets.

Providing support for the formulation, implementation and enforcement of policies and legislation in line with ILO Convention No. 182, and developing a child labour monitoring system. Providing support for the establishment of a national inter-agency referral system for the identification, protection and assistance of child-victims of trafficking. Providing support for prevention programmes, withdrawal of children from work and facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration. Promoting employment of youth and marginalized groups through labour market surveys, mobilization of employers and employees organizations and provision of alternatives to vulnerable families. Creating community based centres for youth to reduce vulnerability, identify potential victims and facilitate social inclusion of returnees. By 2007 the Government, employees and employers organizations, NGOs and other partners would have gained technical skills and capacity to implement policies, programmes and other initiatives in order to facilitate prevention of child labour and ensure protection, withdrawal, rehabilitation and re-integration of childlabourers.

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ILO - IPEC: Eliminarea celor mai grave forme ale muncii copilului
n ianuarie 2004, ILO i Guvernul Moldovei au semnat un Memorandum de n elegere care va servi ca baz legal pentru urmtorii cinci ani de cooperare n eliminarea muncii copiilor, cu prioritate a celor mai grave forme ale muncii copiilor n Moldova. Un Comitet Na ional Director va oferi consultan pentru politicile din domeniile principale de activitate,va analiza i evalua activit ile desfurate de IPEC i va asigura atingerea obiectivelor ILO n domeniul muncii copiilor. Proiectul regional intitulat Proiect de asisten tehnic pentru combaterea muncii i exploatrii sexuale a copiilor, inclusiv a traficului de copii PROTECT ECE este implementat de IPEC n rile din Europa Central i de Est, inclusiv n Republica Moldova. Cu sprijinul financiar al guvernelor Statelor Unite ale Americii i Germaniei, proiectul va contribui la eliminarea celor mai grave forme ale muncii copilului, inclusiv a traficului intern i extern al copiilor prin: Contientizarea fenomenului muncii copiilor, incluznd cele mai grave forme ale acestui fenomen, prin intermediul sondajelor de opinie, a studiilor tematice i identificarea bunelor practici. Diseminarea informa iei i schimbul de experien e ntre partenerii IPEC prin intermediul unor centre de documentare i activit i menite s creasc gradul de contientizare, att la nivel local ct i na ional. Sprijin pentru formularea, implementarea i aplicarea unor politici i legisla ii n conformitate cu Conven ia ILO nr. 182 i crearea unui sistem de monitorizare a muncii copilului. Sprijin pentru stabilirea unui sistem de referire inter-institu ional pentru identificarea, protec ia i asisten a copiilor-victime ale traficului. Sprijin pentru programe de prevenire i retragere a copiilor din aceste circuite precum i pentru facilitarea reabilitrii i reintegrrii lor. Promovarea angajrii tinerilor i persoanelor din categorii marginalizate prin analize ale pie ei muncii, mobilizarea sindicatelor i organiza iilor patronale i oferirea de alternative viabile familiilor vulnerabile. Crearea unor centre comunitare pentru tineri, cu scopul de a reduce vulnerabilitatea acestora, de a identifica victime poten iale i de a facilita reintegrarea social a persoanelor traficate. Pn n 2007, Guvernul, sindicatele, organiza iile patronale, ONG-urile i al i parteneri i vor nsui abilit ile tehnice i capacitatea de a implementa politici, programe i alte ini iative de acest gen pentru a facilita prevenirea exploatrii copilului pentru munc i a asigura protec ia, retragerea, reabilitarea i reintegrarea copiilor exploata i pentru munc.

Feti de 9 ani muncind ntr-o fabric de pantofi.

Organiza ia Interna ional a Muncii (ILO)

ILO urmrete promovarea justi iei sociale, a drepturilor omului i a dreptului la munc aa cum sunt recunoscute pe plan interna ional.
ILO are o structur tripartit unic n sistemul Na iunilor Unite, angajatorii i salaria ii participnd pe pozi ii de egalitate cu guvernele n cadrul organiza iei. Republica Moldova s-a alturat ILO n 1992. ncepnd din 2003, aceast colaborare s-a consolidat prin includerea Republicii Moldova n dou programe subregionale implementate de Programul Interna ional pentru Eliminarea Muncii Copilului (IPEC) i Programul pentru Migra ie Interna ional (MIGRANT).

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The whole family takes part in the work of the fields.

ILO-MIGRANT
Time for Equality at Work
ILO's goal on its specialized field of protecting migrant workers has concentrated on assisting countries in policy formulation, and in establishing or strengthening legislation, administrative measures, structures and practices for an effective management of labour migration. The International Migration Programme (MIGRANT) started in October 2003 the implementation of its 2year project entitled Employment, vocational training opportunities and migration policy measures to prevent and reduce trafficking in women in Albania, Moldova and Ukraine designed to assist Moldova in the process of policy formulation, in establishing or strengthening legislation, administrative measures, structures and practices for an effective management of labour migration. On one hand the project targets trafficked women or potential victims of traffickers, and on the other hand it is intended for government officials ministries who will be active in combating the trafficking, in reducing the number of victims, and in rehabilitating them by means of targeted employment and training programmes. The project aims to: Develop national migration policies, management and structures in the context of employment policies and promote orderly migration process. Ensure the migrant workers' protection by working with targeted ministries to draft model bi-lateral agreements on labour force, to promote bi-lateral negotiations, as well as to improve and develop the legislation regulating private job placement agencies and other institutions recruiting for jobs abroad. This goal will be achieved by formulating gender-balanced migration measures. Promote the creation of a single labour market information system on job opportunities, both at home and abroad. Provide training of the relevant officials on the implementation of ILO's standards and recommendations on migration and employment policies. Promote gender-balanced equal opportunities in employment, and provide training programmes contributing to the reduction of the number of trafficked victims. Provide micro-credits to potential victims and victims of trafficking in order to start up their own business. Expected benefits: Technical assistance and guidance would be provided to labour ministries and relevant partners in formulation of a comprehensive national legislation policy, administration and practical measures for labour migration management. A local pilot project (per country), integrated in the national employment and training strategy, would be developed and established in a selected community. At the end of the project: Between 250 to 300 trafficked victims or potential victims at risk would be provided with training or employment opportunities in the selected city or community. 40 to 80 trafficked women or potential victims of trafficking would be provided with micro-credits. International and national partners of this project are the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe Task Force on Trafficking in Human Beings, UNDP, IOM, ILO-IPEC, UNIFEM, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Migration Department, the National Employment Service, representatives of employees and employers etc.

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ILO-MIGRANT
Este timpul pentru egalitate la locul de munc
Urmrind protejarea muncitorilor migran i, ILO i-a concentrat eforturile pentru sprijinirea rilor n procesul de elaborare a politicilor specifice, n crearea i consolidarea legisla iei, a msurilor administrative, a structurilor i practicilor necesare pentru gestionarea migra iei pentru munc. Astfel, Programul Interna ional pentru Migra ie (MIGRANT) a ini iat n octombrie 2003 implementarea unui proiect de doi ani intitulat Oportunit i de angajare i instruire profesional, msuri ale politicii migra ionale de prevenire i reducere a traficului de femei n Albania, Moldova i Ucraina, menit s sprijine Moldova n procesul de formulare a politicilor, n stabilirea sau consolidarea cadrului legislativ, a msurilor administrative, a structurilor i practicilor necesare gestionrii migra iei pentru munc. Acest proiect are ca grup int femeile traficate i poten ialele victime ale traficului, precum i oficiali din ministere care se vor implica activ n combaterea traficului, n reducerea numrului de victime i reabilitarea lor prin proiecte de calificare sau de angajare. Proiectul urmrete: Dezvoltarea politicilor na ionale de migra ie, managementul i structurile necesare pentru politicile de munc i promovarea unui sistem unitar de migra ie; Asigurarea protec iei muncitorilor migran i prin colaborarea cu ministerele de profil pentru elaborarea unor acorduri bilaterale care s serveasc drept model, pentru promovarea de negocieri bilaterale, precum i pentru mbunt irea i dezvoltarea legisla iei care reglementeaz activitatea agen iilor de recrutare n ar i n strintate. Acest obiectiv va fi realizat prin elaborarea unor msuri nediscriminatorii de protejare a migran ilor. Promovarea unei pie e unice pentru ofertele de munc n strintate. Pregtirea oficialilor pentru implementarea standardelor i recomandrilor ILO n domeniul migra iei i a politicilor de munc. Promovarea oportunit ilor egale de munc i dezvoltarea unor programe de instruire care s contribuie la reducerea numrului de victime ale traficului. Acordarea de micro-credite persoanelor traficate sau poten ialelor victime pentru nceperea propriilor afaceri.

Centrul interna ional de training ILO.

Rezultate preconizate: Asisten tehnic i consiliere acordat ministerelor de profil i altor parteneri relevan i n elaborarea unei politici na ionale integrate, a mijloacelor de administrare i a bunelor practici n managementul migra iei pentru munc. Dezvoltarea unui proiect pilot la nivelul unei comunit i alese (pentru fiecare ar) care s se integreze n strategia na ional de munc: ntre 250 i 300 de victime sau posibile victime ale re elelor de trafic vor beneficia de cursuri de pregtire, sau oportunit i de angajare. ntre 40 i 80 de femei traficate sau posibile victime vor beneficia de micro-credite pentru nceperea propriei afaceri. Partenerii na ionali i interna ionali ai acestui proiect sunt Grupul Operativ pentru Combaterea Traficului de Fiin e Umane din cadrul Pactului de Stabilitate pentru Europa de Sud-Est, PNUD, OIM, ILO-IPEC, Sida, Ministerul Muncii i Protec iei Sociale, Departamentul Migra iune, Ministerul Afacerilor Externe, Ministerul Justi iei, Agen ia Na ional pentru Ocuparea For ei de Munc, patronatele, sindicatele etc.

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Cinema staff putting up Lilya 4-ever anti-trafficking exhibition.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM-Managing Migration for the Benefit of All
"Migration will be one of the major policy concerns of the twenty-first century. More and more people will look to migration - temporary or permanent - as a path to employment, education, freedom or other opportunities. Governments will need to develop sound migration policies and practices. Properly managed, migration can contribute to prosperity, development and mutual understanding among people. IOM exists to help migrants with all their needs and to assist governments in managing migration for the good of all."
Brunson McKinley, General Director of IOM.

IOM provides advice to the Government on how to manage the country's migration flows, promote legal opportunities for migration and combat human trafficking and irregular migration. IOM Moldova manages a number of programmes on understanding migration and addressing the complex and interlinked policy considerations it raises. Among them, there are: A comprehensive counter-trafficking programme aimed to prevent and discourage trafficking and to strengthen the capability of relevant government authorities and civil society in Moldova to effectively combat the phenomenon. Micro-enterprise programmes provided various types of entrepreneurial training to minimize irregular migration and the risk of trafficking for vulnerable groups. An information campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the target audience about the realities of irregular migration. In particular, the project increased awareness of the particular risks for women, such as health risks, exploitation, violence and other abuses that potential trafficked migrants may be subjected to. Capacity building for law enforcement has been increased among officials. Equipment, training and technical assistance have been provided to the Border Guards. Migration legislation has been revised. Selected border points have been upgraded. As a result of IOM's programmes in Moldova: Over 1,200 victims of trafficking have been returned home and have been provided with reintegration assistance including transit, reinstallation grants, job training, medical, psychological and legal assistance. A rehabilitation centre was created in Chisinau to provide effective treatment to victims of trafficking. The centre has separate friendly wings for adults and children (supported by UNICEF) and provides social and psychological counselling, psychiatric, gynecological and medical examinations and treatment. Over 500 victims of trafficking have benefited from these services so far. IOM gratefully acknowledges the support of the Moldovan government and the support and financial contributions from the European Union, the US State Department, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the governments of Denmark and Norway. We also pay tribute to the enthusiasm and dedication of many NGOs that work with us to protect the interests and human rights of migrants.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 as an intergovernmental organization to resettle European displaced persons, refugees and migrants. After half a century of worldwide experience, IOM has grown to encompass a variety of migration management activities and has thus become the leading international organization working with migrants and governments to provide human responses to migration challenges. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, IOM has over 150 offices throughout the world. Although not part of the United Nations system, IOM maintains close working relations with UN bodies and operational agencies. As a result of the alarming number of trafficked victims returning home, in 2001 IOM decided to set up an office in Moldova, a country where limited economic opportunities and poverty continue to make young girls and women easy prey for international traffickers who enslave them as sex workers and/or domestic workers and are routinely raped, brutalized and tortured.

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Organiza ia Interna ional pentru Migra ie (OIM)

OIM ofer sprijin guvernului n gestionarea fluxurilor de migra ie, promovarea unor oportunit i legale de migrare, n combaterea traficului cu fiin e umane dar i a migra iei nereglementate. OIM Moldova coordoneaz o serie de programe pentru n elegerea migra iei i a altor aspecte care decurg din acest proces. Printre acestea se afl: Un program ce a urmrit prevenirea i descurajarea traficului cu fiin e umane i consolidarea capacit ii autorit ilor guvernamentale i a societ ii civile n contracararea fenomenului. Programe pentru micro-ntreprinderi au oferit training antreprenorial pentru reducerea migra iei nereglementate i a riscului de trafic pentru grupurile vulnerabile. O campanie informativ a vizat contientizarea riscurilor migra iei nereglementate. Acest proiect a contribuit n special la contientizarea riscurilor la care sunt expuse femeile, efectele asupra snt ii, cazurile de exploatare i violen , precum i alte abuzuri la care pot fi supuse persoanele traficate. Consolidarea capacit ii oficialilor moldoveni n aplicarea legisla iei. Poli ia de frontier a beneficiat de echipament, cursuri de pregtire i asisten tehnic. Legisla ia n domeniul migra iei a fost revizuit. Punctele de trecere a frontierei au fost modernizate. Ca urmare a programelor OIM n Moldova: Peste 1.200 de persoane traficate s-au ntors acas unde li s-a oferit asisten pentru reintegrarea n comunitate, incluznd transport, cursuri de recalificare, asisten medical, juridic i psihologic. n Chiinu a fost creat un centru de reabilitare pentru victimele re elelor de trafic cu fiin e umane. Centrul are sec ii prietenoase separate pentru adul i i copii (cu sprijinul UNICEF) i ofer consiliere psihologic i social, consulta ii i tratamente medicale, ginecologice i psihiatrice. Pn n prezent, peste 500 de persoane, victime ale traficului cu fiin e umane au beneficiat de aceste servicii. OIM este recunosctoare pentru sprijinul acordat de Guvernul Moldovei n cadrul proiectelor i pentru contribu iile financiare din partea Uniunii Europene, a Departamentului de Stat al SUA, a Agen iei Suedeze pentru Dezvoltare i Cooperare Interna ional (Sida), a Direc iei Elve iene pentru Dezvoltare i Cooperare (DDC), a Guvernelor Danemarcei i Norvegiei. De asemenea, apreciem entuziasmul, dedica ia i implicarea activ a organiza iilor neguvernamentale care au colaborat cu noi pentru protejarea intereselor i drepturilor migran ilor.

Un grup de tineri la vizionarea filmului Lilya 4-ever n Ungheni.

Gestionarea migra iei n beneficiul tuturor

"Migra ia reprezint una dintre cele mai importante preocupri ale secolului XXI. Din ce n ce mai mul i oameni vor privi migra ia - fie ea permanent sau temporar - ca fiind calea spre un loc de munc mai bun, spre educa ie, libertate sau alte oportunit i. Guvernele vor trebui s dezvolte politici i practici eficiente de gestionare a fenomenului migra iei. Numai aa migra ia poate contribui la prosperitate, dezvoltare i n elegere ntre oameni. Misiunea OIM este de a ajuta migran ii i de a sprijini guvernele pentru a transforma migra ia ntr-un fenomen benefic pentru to i."
Bunson McKinley, Director General al OIM.

Organiza ia Interna ional pentru Migra ie (OIM) a fost nfiin at n 1951 pentru a ajuta rile europene n procesul de reintegrare a refugia ilor, a migran ilor i a persoanelor deportate. Dup o jumtate de secol de experien n ntreaga lume, OIM desfoar astzi o varietate de activit i n domeniul migra iei, devenind astfel cea mai important organiza ie interna ional n activitatatea de sprijinire a migran ilor i a guvernelor pentru a rspunde eficient provocrilor ridicate de acest fenomen. Cu sediul central la Geneva, n Elve ia, OIM are peste 150 de birouri n toat lumea. Dei nu este component a sistemului Na iunilor Unite, OIM este n rela ii de strns colaborare cu agen iile ONU. n 2001, alarmat de numrul mare al persoanelor traficate, OIM decide s nfiin eze un birou n Moldova, o ar n care posibilit ile economice limitate i srcia transform adolescentele i tinerele femei n prad uoar pentru re elele interna ionale de trafican i care le transform n prostituate sau muncitoare casnice, fiind brutalizate, torturate i violate frecvent.

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In Moldova UNAIDS operates mainly through the country-based staff of its seven co-sponsors assembled in a Theme Group (TG) on HIV/AIDS who share information, plan and monitor coordinated action between themselves and with other partners, and decide on joint financing of major AIDS activities.

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

As the leading advocate for worldwide action against HIV/AIDS, the global mission of UNAIDS is to lead, strengthen and support an expanded response to prevent the spread of HIV; to provide care and support for those infected and affected by the disease; to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS; and to alleviate the socio-economic and human impact of the epidemic.

UNAIDS - A Joint Response to HIV/AIDS

In 1986 the World Health Organization (WHO) was given the leading responsibility on AIDS. But by mid-1990s it became clear that the relentless spread of HIV and the epidemic's devastating impact on all aspects of human lives and on social and economic development, required greater and extended United Nations efforts. As a result, in 1996 the United Nations took an innovative approach by bringing together six organizations in a joint and co-sponsored programme - the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The six original co-sponsors of UNAIDS - UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank, were joined later on by UNDCP, ILO and WFP. Working together through UNAIDS, the cosponsors expand their outreach through strategic alliances with other United Nations agencies, national governments, corporations, media, religious organizations, community-based groups, regional and country networks of people infected with HIV/AIDS, and other non-governmental organizations.

Activities of the UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS in Moldova include designing and launching a series of successful projects such as: Development of the first National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS Prevention for 2001-2005, and two National Strategies for HIV/AIDS Advocacy and HIV/ AIDS Communication. Provision of specific guidelines and training professionals in order to help the government to implement activities specified in the National HIV/AIDS Plan. Pilot project on needle-exchange in prisons and methadone maintenance therapy. Assistance provided to the Ministry of Health to conclude with pharmaceutical companies an agreement that has reduced the cost of antiretroviral drugs by 80%. Technical assistance and coordination provided to nine projects. Some of the most significant ones are Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Female Sex Workers, Capacity Building in Communication in HIV/AIDS, Establishment of a National Monitoring and Evaluation System in HIV/AIDS, Support to the National Programme on Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS, STIs, etc. Interventions targeted at intravenous drug users resulted in a reduction of the rate of HIV infection among intravenous drug users from 76% in 2000 to 69.85% in 2001 and to 51.91% in the first half of 2003. Strengthening the capacity of the National Committee on HIV/AIDS. Implementation of an HIV/AIDS and STIs prevention project in the armed forces. Furthermore, the UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS has proved to be very active in raising funds to support these projects, either from its own resources or from a variety of donors such as Sida, UNAIDS, UNDP, Soros Foundation, World AIDS Foundation, GFTAM and WB. In 2002, for example, the UN Theme Group led the efforts to mobilize 8.2 million USD from the Global Fund and the World Bank for the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Programme. "Many of us used to think of AIDS as a health issue. We were wrong. AIDS can no longer be confined to the health or social sector portfolios. AIDS is turning back the clock on development."
James D. Wolfensohn, UN Security Council, January 2000.

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Programul Comun al Na iunilor Unite pentru HIV/SIDA (UNAIDS)

Maraton organizat de ONU n cooperare cu Comitetul National Olimpic pentru sus inerea persoanelor cu statut HIV pozitiv, 17 - 24 octombrie, 2003.

n calitate de promotor al luptei mondiale mpotriva HIV/SIDA, misiunea principal a UNAIDS este s coordoneze, s ntreasc i s sus in o campanie activ i extins mpotriva rspndirii virusului HIV; s ofere sprijin i ngrijire celor infecta i sau afecta i de acest virus; s reduc vulnerabilitatea individual i a comunit ilor la HIV/SIDA; s reduc impactul uman i socio-economic al epidemiei.

Un rspuns comun mpotriva HIV/AIDS

ncepnd cu 1986, Organiza ia Mondial a Snt ii (OMS) a avut responsabilitatea coordonrii luptei mpotriva SIDA. La jumtatea deceniului trecut a devenit ns din ce n ce mai clar c rspndirea nemiloas a virusului HIV i efectele devastatoare ale epidemiei att asupra oamenilor ct i la nivelul dezvoltrii economice i sociale necesit un efort concentrat al Na iunilor Unite. Astfel, n 1996, Na iunile Unite au mobilizat ase organiza ii ntr-un program intitulat Programul Comun al Na iunilor Unite pentru HIV/SIDA - UNAIDS. Celor ase parteneri i sponsori ini iali - UNICEF, PNUD, UNFPA, UNESCO, OMS i Banca Mondial, li s-au alturat n timp UNDCP, ILO i WFP. Lucrnd mpreun n cadrul UNAIDS, co-sponsorii i-au extins activitatea prin alian e strategice cu alte agen ii ale Na iunilor Unite, guverne na ionale, corpora ii, mass-media, organiza ii religioase, grupuri comunitare, re ele regionale i na ionale de persoane infectate cu HIV/SIDA i alte ONG-uri. n Moldova, UNAIDS este reprezentat n special de personalul rezident al celor 7 co-sponsori, reuni i ntr-un Grup Tematic pentru HIV/SIDA n cadrul cruia fac schimb de informa ii, planific i monitorizeaz ac iunile coordonate ntre aceste agen ii sau cu al i parteneri i decid asupra finan rii activit ilor majore n acest domeniu.

Realizarea unui Program Strategic Na ional pentru Profilaxia i Prevenirea Infec iei cu HIV/ SIDA i ITS pentru 2001-2005; o Strategie Na ional de Comunicare i o Strategie de Advocacy n domeniul HIV/SIDA. Elaborarea unui ghid specific i a unor cursuri de pregtire profesional pentru a sprijini Guvernul n implementarea activit ilor incluse n planul na ional anti-HIV/SIDA. Proiecte pilot de reducere a noxelor n penitenciare i instituirea programelor de substitu ie cu metadon. Asisten oferit Ministerului Snt ii pentru ncheierea unui acord cu companiile farmaceutice, n scopul reducerii costurilor preparatelor antiretrovirale cu 80%. Nou proiecte au beneficiat de asisten a tehnic i coordonarea UNAIDS; printre cele mai importante se numr Prevenirea HIV/SIDA i a infec iilor cu transmitere sexual (ITS) n rndul femeilor care ofer servicii sexuale, mbunt irea comunicrii n domeniul HIV/SIDA, nfiin area unui sistem na ional de monitorizare i evaluare n HIV/SIDA, Sprijinirea Programului Na ional de Prevenire i Control a HIV/SIDA, ITS, etc. Interven iile UNAIDS n rndul celor care i administreaz droguri intravenos au avut ca rezultat scderea ponderii HIV n rndul acestora de la 76% n 2000 la 69,85% n 2001 i la 51,91% n prima jumtate a anului 2003. Dezvoltarea capacit ilor Comitetului Na ional pentru HIV/SIDA. Implementarea unui proiect pentru prevenirea rspndirii virusului HIV/SIDA i a ITS n rndul for elor armate. Grupul Tematic al Na iunilor Unite pentru HIV/SIDA a fost foarte activ n ob inerea fondurilor necesare pentru aceste proiecte, fie din surse proprii, fie de la al i finan atori, cum ar fi Sida, UNAIDS, PNUD, Funda ia Soros, Funda ia Mondial pentru SIDA, GFTAM i Banca Mondial. n 2002, de exemplu, Grupul Tematic al Na iunilor Unite a colectat 8,2 milioane USD de la Fondul Global i de la Banca Mondial pentru implementarea Programului Na ional pentru HIV/SIDA. "Mul i dintre noi credeam c SIDA este o problem de sntate. Am greit. SIDA nu este doar o problem medical sau social. SIDA d napoi ceasul dezvoltrii."
James D. Wolfensohn, Consiliul de Securitate al Na iunilor Unite, ianuarie 2000.

Activit ile Grupului Tematic al Na iunilor Unite pentru HIV/SIDA includ proiectarea i lansarea unor proiecte de succes, printre care putem enumera:

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UNESCO's activities have benefited of high media coverage. Their outputs have been debated in national seminars and conferences and, further on, published in guidebooks for teachers. For the 2004-2005 biennium, the National Commission has submitted twelve other participation programmes for UNESCO Executive Council's approval.
Through its local strategies and activities in Moldova, UNESCO is actively pursuing the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, especially those aiming to: halve the proportion of people living in extreme poverty by 2015; achieve universal primary education by 2015; eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education by 2005; help Moldova implement a national strategy for sustainable development by 2005 in order to reverse current trends in the loss of environmental resources by 2015. Many UNESCO projects could not have been successfully accomplished without the implementation support of UNDP, UNICEF, the World Bank, artistic unions, scientific institutes, educational establishments, the civil society and the large public. All projects are financed by UNESCO Paris and implemented in co-operation with partners working in the same specific fields as UNESCO. UNESCO works to create the conditions for true dialogue, based upon respect for commonly shared values and the dignity of local civilization and culture. This role is critical, particularly when it comes to face the terrorism, which constitutes an attack against humanity. Thus, the world urgently requires a global vision on sustainable development based upon observance of human rights, mutual respect and alleviation of poverty, all of which lie at the heart of UNESCO's mission and activities.

The National Commission for UNESCO

Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defence of peace must be constructed.
UNESCO Constitution

UNESCO-Free Exchange of Ideas and Knowledge

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was set up in November 1945. For this specialized UN agency it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or to restore world heritage sites. Education, Social and Natural Science, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal: to build peace in people's minds. Today, UNESCO works as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The organization also serves as a clearinghouse, which disseminates and shares information and knowledge, while helping Member States to build their human and institutional capacities in various fields. In short, UNESCO promotes international co-operation among its 190* Member States and six Associate Members in the field of education, science, culture and communication. The National Commission for UNESCO has been active in Moldova since 1993. All this time, the Commission has carried out more than 30 participation programmes amounting to almost 500,000 USD. The projects have focused on the preservation of the Moldovan cultural heritage, musical traditions, culture in the process of social development, interethnic dialogue, information technologies, water ecology, peace, education for all, artistic education, freedom of press and science development.

Winners of the fresco contest Children for children.

*As of October 2003.

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Comisia Na ional pentru UNESCO

Atta timp ct rzboaiele ncep n mintea oamenilor, tot acolo trebuie dezvoltate strategiile de aprare a pcii.
Actul constitutiv al UNESCO

Pentru un schimb liber de idei i cunotin e

Organiza ia Na iunilor Unite pentru Educa ie, tiin i Cultur (UNESCO) a fost nfiin at n noiembrie 1945 cu o misiune mult mai complex dect aceea de a construi sli de clas n ri devastate sau de a reconstrui patrimoniul istoric i cultural al lumii. Educa ia, tiin ele sociale i naturale, cultura i comunicarea sunt instrumente pentru realizarea unui obiectiv mult mai ambi ios: construirea pcii n min ile oamenilor. n prezent, UNESCO func ioneaz ca un laborator de idei i promotor de standarde pentru ncheierea de acorduri interna ionale privind problemele etice cu care se confrunt omenirea. Organiza ia servete n acelai timp drept 'filtru', disemineaz i faciliteaz schimbul de informa ii i cunotin e ajutnd astfel rile membre s-i dezvolte capacit ile umane i institu ionale din diferite domenii de activitate. Pe scurt, UNESCO promoveaz cooperarea interna ional n domeniul educa iei, tiin ei, culturii i comunicrii ntre cele 190* de state membre i ase membri asocia i.

Comisia Na ional pentru UNESCO este prezent n Moldova din 1993, timp n care a derulat peste 30 de programe de participare cu un volum de circa 500.000 USD. Proiectele au vizat patrimoniul cultural al Republicii Moldova, conservarea tradi iilor muzicale, dimensiunea cultural n dezvoltarea social, dialogul interetnic, tehnologiile informa ionale, ecologia apei, cultura pcii, educa ia pentru to i, educa ia artistic, libertatea presei, dezvoltarea tiin ei, etc. Activit ile derulate de UNESCO au beneficiat de o mare vizibilitate n mass-media, rezultatele fiind dezbtute n conferin e i seminare na ionale i ulterior sintetizate n lucrri, culegeri i ghiduri pentru profesori. Pentru bienala 2004-2005 Comisia Na ional a propus spre aprobare Consiliului executiv UNESCO 12 programe de participare. Prin strategiile i activit ile locale n Moldova, UNESCO urmrete consecvent realizarea pn n 2015 a Obiectivelor de Dezvoltare ale Mileniului, mai ales cele privind: reducerea cu jumtate a propor iei oamenilor care triesc n srcie extrem; asigurarea educa iei primare universale; eliminarea diferen elor de gen n educa ia primar i secundar; sprijinirea Moldovei n implementarea unei strategii na ionale pentru dezvoltare durabil pn n 2005 i pentru stoparea tendin elor actuale de risipire a resurselor naturale. O bun parte din proiectele UNESCO au fost realizate n colaborare cu PNUD, UNICEF, Banca Mondial, uniunile de crea ie, institu ii tiin ifice i de nv mnt, societatea civil, publicul larg. Toate proiectele sunt finan ate de UNESCO Paris, parteneri fiind institu iile ce in de domeniile de ac iune specifice UNESCO. UNESCO i ndreapt eforturile spre crearea condi iilor necesare unui dialog veritabil, bazat pe respect pentru valorile comune i demnitatea civiliza ilor culturii locale. Acest rol este de o importan major, mai ales n fa a amenin rilor teroriste care sunt un pericol la adresa umanit ii. Omenirea are nevoie de o viziune global asupra dezvoltrii durabile, bazat pe respectarea drepturilor omului, respect reciproc i eliminarea srciei, toate aceste principii stnd la baza activit ii i misiunii UNESCO.

Delega ia Moldovei la un eveniment organizat de UNESCO Paris.

*ncepnd din Octombrie 2003.

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United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) came into being because women worldwide demanded a voice at the United Nations, a voice to be sought out, to be heard and to be heeded. As a catalyst and innovator in the UN system and worldwide, UNIFEM provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security.

Most mayors are men (women represent 15% of the total number). Even in institutions or organizations where the majority of employees are women, men almost always hold positions of authority. Due to the economic difficulties, many women (some of them with high intellectual potential) are compelled to leave for other countries to earn their livings. The UNIFEM Regional Survey data on Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment at the Work Place (2001-2002) indicates that the overwhelming majority of respondents (82%) recognized the existence of domestic violence against women. Aiming to improve the living conditions of women in Moldova, UNIFEM CIS Office works in cooperation with government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), experts in gender issues, research institutions, statistical agencies and other international partners within the UN system in order to promote gender justice and women's political participation, secure women's economic rights, and eliminate all forms of violence against women. In May 2003, following a series of discussions and consultations among the Government of Moldova, UNIFEM and the civil society, the UNIFEM project Promoting equal rights and opportunities in Moldova through support for gender equality legislation and building capacity for its implementation was launched. The project has three components in the frame of which the following results have been achieved: Legislative: A Gender Analysis of the Moldovan Legislation was prepared. The Gender Equality Law was drafted in collaboration with experts from the CEE and CIS and it is currently under discussion. The Regional Conference on Best Practices in Drafting and Enforcing Gender Equality Laws was organized in Chisinau on March, 2004. Training: Workshops and seminars with key groups in gender issues are organised: Gender Focal Point, lawyers from ministries, journalists, Women's NGOs representatives etc. Public awareness: Preparation of mass-media articles, TV and radio broadcasts, public debates. Collaboration with mass media has increased the public awareness in gender related issues. In the frame of its implementation process, UNIFEM Project cooperates with other UN agencies, projects and different NGOs in the field of gender equality. Successful implementation of the project will contribute to the implementation of the National Plan for Promotion of Gender Equality (2003-2005) and the National Action Plan in Human Rights (2004-2008).

Supporting Activities on Gender Issues in Moldova

In 1999 UNIFEM established in Kazakhstan a Regional Programme for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with a mandate for 12 countries in the region, including Moldova. After more than ten years of transition, the social status of women in Moldova is still poor. The media often supports the traditional gender mentality. The traditional gender stereotype influences young women who are still encouraged to rather have a successful marriage than a successful career. Also, women's participation in the business and banking sector is less presented. Women represent 52% of the population and 51% of the labour force, but their participation in the decision-making process is limited as indicated by the following profile of women's political participation in 2003: There are only 16 women out of 101 Members of Parliament (MPs). Only the Minister of Finance is female, there are 2 women in the position of Director of Department and only eight Deputy Ministers are women.

Regional conference on Best Practices in Drafting and Enforcing Gender Equality Laws.

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Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Femei (UNIFEM)

Fondul Na iunilor Unite pentru Femei (UNIFEM) a luat fiin ca urmare a dorin ei femeilor de pretutindeni de a fi reprezentate n Na iunile Unite, o voce care s fie cutat, auzit i creia s i se acorde aten ie. Fiind o ini iativ inovatoare, dar i un catalizator al sistemului Na iunilor Unite i pe plan mondial, UNIFEM ofer asisten tehnic i financiar proiectelor i strategiilor inovatoare menite s promoveze drepturile femeilor, participarea n via a politic i siguran a economic.

Un sondaj regional n problema violen ei domestice i a hr uirii sexuale la locul de munc, realizat de UNIFEM n 2001-2002, indic faptul c majoritatea responden ilor (82%) recunosc existen a violen ei domestice mpotriva femeilor. Urmrind s mbunt easc condi iile de via ale femeilor din Moldova, Oficiul UNIFEM CSI coopereaz cu Guvernul, ONG-uri, exper i n gender, institute de cercetare, agen ii statistice i al i parteneri din sistemul Na iunilor Unite pentru a promova egalitatea ntre genuri, participarea femeilor n via a politic, siguran a economic a femeilor i pentru a elimina toate formele de violen mpotriva femeilor. n mai 2003, ca rezultat al discu iilor purtate ntre reprezentan ii Guvernului Moldovei, ai societ ii civile i UNIFEM, a fost lansat proiectul UNIFEM Promovarea drepturilor i oportunit ilor egale n Moldova prin sus inerea legisla iei n egalitatea gender i consolidarea mecanismului de implementare a acesteia. Proiectul con ine trei componente n cadrul crora au fost realizate urmtoarele activit i: Legislativ: A fost efectuat analiza gender a legisla iei din Republica Moldova. Proiectul de lege privind egalitatea genurilor, elaborat n colaborare cu experti din CEE i CSI, este n dezbateri. n martie 2004 la Chiinu a fost organizat Conferin a regional Experien e n elaborarea i implementarea legilor privind egalitatea genurilor. Cursuri de pregtire: Ateliere de lucru i seminare cu grupuri cheie n probleme de gen: Centre Gender i juriti din cadrul ministerelor, jurnaliti, reprezentante ale ONG-urilor active n acest domeniu. Contientizarea public: Proiectul include articole publicate n mass-media, programe radio i TV, dezbateri publice. Colaborarea cu mass-media a ridicat gradul de contientizare a acestor probleme n rndul publicului larg. Proiectul UNIFEM coopereaz cu alte agen ii i proiecte ale Na iunilor Unite i cu organiza ii neguvernamentale n domeniul problemelor egalit ii genurilor. Implementarea cu succes a proiectului va contribui la aplicarea Planului Na ional Promovarea egalit ii genurilor umane n societate pentru perioada 2003-2005 i a Planului Na ional de ac iuni n domeniul drepturilor omului pentru anii 2004-2008.

Sprijinirea activit ilor n domeniul egalit ii genurilor n Moldova

n 1999, UNIFEM a ini iat n Kazakhstan un Program Regional pentru Comunitatea Statelor Independente (CSI) incluznd 12 ri din regiune, printre care i Moldova. Dup mai mult de 10 ani de tranzi ie, statutul social al femeilor din Moldova este nc sczut. Massmedia deseori sprijin mentalitatea tradi ional de gen. Stereotipurile gender tradi ionale influen eaz nc femeile tinere care sunt n continuare ncurajate s aib grij de familie, dect s nceap o carier de succes; de asemenea, participarea femeilor n afaceri i n domeniul bancar este pu in promovat. Femeile reprezint 52% din ntreaga popula ie i 51% din for a de munc a Moldovei, dar cu toate acestea, participarea lor n procesul decizional este limitat, aa cum reiese din datele de participare politic a femeilor n 2003: Doar 16 din cei 101 membri ai Parlamentului sunt femei; O singur femeie este Ministru (n Ministerul Finan elor), dou femei sunt Directori de Departament i doar opt sunt Vice-minitri; Majoritatea primarilor sunt brba i (femeile reprezint 15% din totalul primarilor); Chiar i n institu iile n care femeile sunt majoritare, pozi iile de decizie sunt ocupate n cele mai multe cazuri de brba i. Din cauza dificult ilor economice multe femei (deseori cu studii superioare) sunt nevoite s plece n alte ri pentru a-i ctiga existen a.

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The UN family in Moldova

The United Nations Development Programme - UNDP

The Food and Agriculture Organization - FAO

Address: 131, 31 August Street, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 22 00 45; Fax: (373 22) 22 00 41 E-mail: registry.md@undp.org Website: http://www.undp.md

Address: 131, 31 August Street, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 22 00 45; Fax: (373 22) 22 00 41 E-mail: registry.md@undp.org Website: http://www.fao.org

The United Nations Children Fund - UNICEF

The International Labour Organization- ILO International Programme for the Elimination of Child Labour (ILO/IPEC) Address: 27 Sfatul Tarii Street, Off. 305, Chisinau 2012 Tel/Fax: (373 22) 23 74 94 E-mail: ilo.ipec@un.md Website: http://www.ilo.org Migrant ILO Moldova Address: 129, 31 August Street, Off. 508-510, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 23 76 95; 23 76 53 E-mail: jcostachi@antitraffic.md Website: http://www.ilo.org

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

Address: 57, 31 August Street, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 27 08 65; Fax: (373 22) 27 19 53 E-mail: mdach@unhcr.ch Website: http://www.unhcr.md

The International Organization for Migration - IOM

The United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

Address: 27 Sfatul Tarii Street, Off. 401, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 23 82 78; Fax: (373 22) 23 74 98 E-mail: unfpa@un.md Website: http://www.unfpa.org

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The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS - UNAIDS

The World Health Organization WHO

Address: 27 Sfatul Tarii Street, Off. 36-37, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 23 73 48; Fax: (373 22) 23 73 46 E-mail: pursu.who@un.md Website: http://www.who.int/en

Address: 131, 31 August Street, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 22 00 45; Fax: (373 22) 22 00 41 E-mail: gabriela.ionascu@un.md Website: http://www.aids.md

The National Commission for UNESCO

International Monetary Fund - IMF

Address: 1 Piata Marii Adunari Nationale, Off. 105 Chisinau 2033 Tel: (373 22) 23 32 32; Fax: (373 22) 23 27 46 E-mail: resrep@imf.md Website: http://www.imf.md

Address: 24a Corobceanu Street, Chisinau 2004 Tel: (373 22) 24 54 82; Fax: (373 22) 24 75 93 E-mail: unesco@moldova.md Website: http://portal.unesco.org

The United Nations Development Fund for Women - UNIFEM

World Bank - WB

Address: 76/6 Sciusev Street, Chisinau 2012 Tel: (373 22) 23 70 65; Fax: (373 22) 23 70 53 E-mail: contact@worldbank.org Website: http://www.worldbank.org.md

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