Moldova
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.
Milestones and commitments to ending sexual violence against children
2022Launch 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.
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. - 2020
VACS report launch
VACS StatusVACS completed, implementing response
Survey conducted2018Report launch2020 
2019Data to Action workshop
2019VACS data collection
