Chisinau, 3rd of December - December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, promoted by the United Nations since 1992.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Republic of Moldova, as part of the United Nations family, recognizes the urgent and persistent need to continue cooperation and action on disability inclusion, raising awareness of the challenges and obstacles that persons with disabilities face in different sectors of society and offering support in finding solutions.

In alignment with this year’s United Nations thematic focus, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,” IOM Moldova announces a series of events and activities throughout the country to support the inclusion and social cohesion of persons with disabilities, in tight collaboration with universities, young activists, organizations of persons with disabilities, and allies committed to advancing disability rights and inclusion, with a specific focus on youth and migrants.

"Isolation and marginalization of persons with disabilities, especially in the most remote areas of the country, are among the factors that impede inclusion, social cohesion, and socially sustainable development of Moldova. We have had many positive feedbacks from IOM civil society partners in developing an inclusive activity plan that can foster sharing and cohesion, and we are ready to start working all together," stated Ester Ruiz de Azua, IOM Moldova’s Chief of Mission.

The programme of activities, which will include initiatives to encourage young people to become change-makers, as well as opportunities for collaboration and networking with people with disabilities and migrants, will mark the start in early 2025.

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For more information, please contact:

Riccardo Severi, Communications and Public Information Officer, IOM Moldova rseveri@iom.int