The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Family led the implementation of the Moldova VACS in 2019—the first VACS to launch in Europe. On August 11, 2020, the Government of Moldova and partners launched the official VACS report.
For an overview of the data found in Moldova’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Moldova one-pager fact sheet.
Key highlights include:
14% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood.
26% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood.
Among girls who have experienced sexual violence, 4% of girls received help.
5% of boys experienced sexual violence in childhood.
35% of boys experienced physical violence in childhood.
Among boys who have experienced sexual violence, 1% of boys received help.
Moldova is currently in the process of developing its response plan. Check back for more progress updates.
Partners are currently working to prevent and respond to violence through advocacy and public awareness efforts. Stay tuned for updates.
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