Moldova and Ukraine May Set Up Safe Zones for Women at Border

Safety zones for women and vulnerable groups may be established on the border between Moldova and Ukraine

Special areas for staff and people in vulnerable situations may be set up at Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing points. In addition, some departments of the Ministry of the Interior are planning to create safe and comfortable spaces for staff members’ children.

Daniela Misail-Nichitin and Belén Sans Luque

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These initiatives were discussed during a meeting in Chișinău between the Minister of the Interior, Daniella Misail-Nikitin, and the UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Belén Sans Luque.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the parties also discussed the ‘Women, Peace and Security’ agenda, which remains one of the regional priorities. Another topic was the work-life balance for staff, including in families where both parents serve within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The current cooperation programme is due to end in 2027. The parties are now preparing to evaluate its results and draw up a new programme for 2028–2030. In preparing this, they plan to take into account the security situation in the region, as well as the needs of government agencies and local communities.

Belén Sans Luque is in Chișinău to take part in a high-level international conference on investment in care systems, inclusive economic growth and gender equality. The event was organised by the Moldovan Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. Representatives from more than 15 countries in Europe and Central Asia are taking part.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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