Six UN interns, representatives of marginalized groups successfully completed the internship program

"Today, we proudly welcome six new ambassadors of diversity, equality, and inclusion—leaders in their own communities—graduates of the UN Diversity Internship Program. The United Nations in Moldova remains firmly committed to ending all forms of discrimination and ensuring that the country’s development is inclusive, just, and sustainable, leaving no one and no where behind." - mentioned Yesim Oruc, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Moldova.

Launched in March 2016, the UN Moldova Diversity Internship Program aimed to convey a message of non-discrimination and support to the inclusion of people belonging to marginalized groups. These groups still face discrimination and have less opportunities of equal participation in decision making processes, good quality education, employment, and professional development.

Throughout the internship Peev, the interns, besides working on the agreed assignments, have also participated in a wide range of human rights trainings, networking events and open-door visits to Equality Council and People’s Advocate Office.

The UN Moldova Diversity Internship Program also serves as motivation for other organizations, institutions, and private sector in Moldova, to follow the UN example and provide more opportunities for engagement and employment to persons from marginalized groups.

International and national studies show that interaction with persons from marginalized groups contributes to an increase in social tolerance and acceptance.