The Government of Moldova led the implementation of the first Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) in Europe in 2019, and launched the VACS report in 2020.

The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Family coordinated the implementation of the VACS with support from USAID, APCA, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Moldova, with support from partners, is currently in the process of developing its response plan.

Moldova VACS report 2020

Milestones and commitments to ending sexual violence against children

All eventsHighlights
  • Launch of NAP
    2022

    Launch of the National Programme for Child Protection for 2022-2026

    The document sets out the objectives and priority actions for the next five years, which aim to strengthen the social protection system of children in the Republic of Moldova, in order to respond promptly and efficiently to the needs of each child. Read more about the Launch of the National Programme for Child Protection for 2022-2026.

    Moldova launch national programme child protection 2022
    During a public event held on International Day for Protection of Children, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection launched the National Programme for Child Protection for 2022-2026.
  • Data to Action Workshop
    2019

    Data to Action workshop

  • Data Collection
    2019

    VACS data collection

Key stats from the Moldova VACS: