Peculiarities of Sexual Violence in the Republic of Moldova

The report Peculiarities of Sexual Violence in the Republic of Moldova, by the International Centre ‘La Strada’ and UN Women, analyses the peculiarities of sexual violence in the Republic of Moldova by connecting the national legislation in the area of prevention and combating sexual violence (SV) with international standards. Furthermore, it includes a detailed analysis of sexual violence cases in the Republic of Moldova showing their development over time; separates data by demographic groups; contributing factors, figures and qualitative data on sexual violence in diverse statistics; referral about mechanisms in place to services available for victims of sexual violence; aims at improving the foregoing components; revises the legislative framework and enhances the efficiency of state institutions response in the process of preventing and combating sexual violence.

This report has been developed by the International Centre for Women Rights Protection and Promotion ‘La Strada’ and UN Women Moldova, 2019.