Moldova: Support to the Implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP)
| Geographical focus: |
Lithuania |
| Duration: |
2005 to 2008 |
| Status: |
under implementation |
| Lead organization: |
UNDP Lithuania |
Funding:
Budget: $152,123.00
Objectives;
Situation Analysis;
Strategy;
(Expected) Results / Outcome;
Major activities |
Description: The project aims to support the Parliament and the Government of Moldova in the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan for 2004-2008 (NHRAP) which will contribute to the introduction of a consistent and transparent system of monitoring the human rights situation in Moldova. The project is implemented in partnerships with the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee. Objectives: To strengthen the capacity of government institutions, local authorities and civil society organizations to implement the NHRAP;To achieve a high level of public awareness regarding universal human rights standards and how to implement and protect these standards.Achievements and expected results: Human rights Trainer’s Guides for the police, penitentiary representatives and social workers (supported by a compilation of international and national legislation) developed, published and distributed to beneficiaries;Human Rights and Justice Community of Practice developed and maintained;11 public hearings organized in partnership with the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee to assess the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan;Government supported in the process of reporting on implementation of UN Human Rights Conventions (ICCPR, CAT etc.) and promotion/ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities;Study on Roma Situation in Moldova developed and disseminated among the Roma communities and decision-making bodies;Strategies on human rights partnerships between local public authorities and NGOs developed and implemented;Small Grants Programme implemented;Newsletter “My Rights” developed and distributed nation-wide;Human Rights Toll Free Line 0-8002-8002 at the Centre for Human Rights;Most active human rights promoters awarded at the Human Rights Gala organized on International Human Rights Day;Awareness and communication campaign on commemoration of 60th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Youth year organized together with national counterparts and UN agencies; Final Assessment on NHRAP implementation carried out and final report presented to Parliament and Government. |
| Local and Implementing Partners |
The Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, Government of the RM, human rights/NHRAP focal points at central and local public administration bodies, NGOs and mass-media, UN agencies, HURIST, the Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund (DGTTF), the Dutch Government and Austrian Development Cooperation. |
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