National Review of Parenting Programmes in Moldova through a Gender-Transformative Lens

In 2025, UNICEF and UNFPA conducted a “National Review of Parenting Programmes in Moldova through a Gender-Transformative Lens”. The review aimed to identify parenting programmes that address violence against children (VAC) and violence against women (VAW).

The assessment analysed the content of existing parenting programmes and their impact on family life, as well as their role in preventing and combating VAC, VAW, and gender-based violence (GBV). It also provides evidence-based insights to support the development of a Theory of Change (ToC) and an evaluation framework, contributing to more effective and inclusive parenting interventions across Moldova.

This study is realized by Maestral International under the UNICEF-UNFPA Joint Programme “Breaking the cycle of violence against women and children”, funded by UK AID, under the leadership of the National Agency for Preventing Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, and in strong collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.