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We train professionals
We support the agents of change in communities
We support the economic empowerment of women
We provide opportunities to young people
We provide support to the most disadvantaged social categories

Domestic violence - everything you need to know

Number of cases

6000

Number of cases

Legal aid

2873

Legal aid

Psychological help

2490

Psychological help

Social assistance and economic empowerment

1615

Social assistance and economic empowerment

News

Public Appeal: We demand that “femicide” is recognised in the legislation of the Republic of Moldova and all cases of murdered women are investigated thoroughly

Chișinău, 29 April 2024 Join our public appeal. Sign the petition here.   Background: The cruel murder of Ana-Maria, a young […]

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Introducing Gender Equality Initiatives in Moldova: From Idea to Action – Workshop on Project Proposal Writing in the Field of Gender Equality with the Participation of Local Agents of Change

Local leaders from the 10 districts of Moldova, selected within the project “Empowering Women, Local Communities, and Refugees in Moldova,” […]

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Training on gender equality within the project “Empowering women, local communities and refugees in Moldova”

The Women’s Law Centre organized its first training course on gender equality within the project “Empowering women, local communities and […]

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Fatality review report on cases of domestic violence resulting in victims’ death or severe harm to bodily integrity in 2022 in the Republic of Moldova

In 2022, 86 cases resulting in death or serious bodily injury were analysed by a specialized Commission, created by the […]

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A National Agency for Preventing and Responding to Violence against Women and Domestic Violence will be created in the Republic of Moldova

In the Republic of Moldova, violence against women is a serious violation of human rights and a consequence of gender […]

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Launch of the new project ”Empowering Women, Local Communities, and Refugees in Moldova”

The Women’s Law Centre launches the project “Empowering Women, Local Communities, and Refugees in Moldova” financed by the United Nations […]

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The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the National Programme on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence for 2023-2027

The Programme, anchored on the principles of the Istanbul Convention, will contribute to ensuring gender equality and combating gender stereotypes; […]

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IMPULS Small Grant Program – new approaches in changing mentalities.

Preventing and combating gender-based violence advanced to another level. Over a period of three years, the IMPULS Small Grants Program […]

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questions

FAQ

  • What is the divorce procedure?
  • How is the domicile of minors established?
  • How to request the child maintenance payment (alimony)?
  • How to get the forensic documentation of the injuries?

Marriage may be terminated by divorce (dissolution), on the basis of the application of one or both spouses or of the guardian of the spouse who has been declared incapable. If the wife defends the divorce, the husband cannot ask for the termination of marriage during her pregnancy and within one year after childbirth if the child was born alive and is living.

According to the law, the marriage can be terminated by the Civil Status Office or by judicial way.

The rights of parents cannot be exercised contrary to their child’s interest. Parents cannot cause damage to the child’s physical and mental health.

Parents will not use any kind of abusive behaviour, insults, ill-treatment, discrimination or psychological or physical violence, corporal punishment, involvement in criminal activities, teaching to abuse alcoholic beverages, to use drugs or psychotropic substances, gamble, beg or engage in other illegal activities in bringing up their children.

All problems regarding the child’s upbringing and training shall be solved by parents, by common consent, taking into account the child’s interests and wishes.

The parents are obliged to support their minor children and adult children who are unable to work and who need material aid.

The method of maintenance payment shall be established by a contract concluded between the parents or between the parents and the adult child who is unable to work.

If the parents did not conclude such a contract and do not support their children, the maintenance payment shall be collected by judicial way, at the request of one of the parents, of the child’s guardian or of the guardianship authority.

If you have experienced acts of domestic violence, the documentation of the injuries you and/or your children have suffered is of particular relevance. You can get this documentation by way of forensic examination or expert review, which can be done at the territory medical examiner or other medical examiner of your choice.

The forensic examination of the severity of injuries shall be carried out only on the basis of the written order issued by the criminal investigation officer, the prosecutor or on the basis of a court decision.

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