Hate speech, incitement to violence and discrimination can escalate into further, more severe forms of violence. That is why a prompt and professional intervention of investigative agents and competent legal institutions is vital for preventing and combating the phenomenon of hatred and its destructive impact on Moldovan society.
In cooperation with the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, a series of training sessions were organised for 47 police officers from the south region of the Republic of Moldova. The training on equality and non-discrimination and on the specifics of bias-motivated offences aimed at enhancing the capacity of the police in the investigation of hate crimes in line with European standards. This session continues the trainings organised for groups of police officers from the north and centre regions of the Republic of Moldova.
During the training sessions held on 3-6 October, Aliona Grossu, Director of the Jewish Community of Moldova, presented data and crimes committed against the Jewish community. Angela Frolov, an expert from the non-governmental organisation Genderdoc-M, discussed the vulnerabilities of LGBTI persons, especially those of teenagers, and the challenges they face in the Republic of Moldova.
This training is part of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Partnership for Good Governance”, co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe, in the framework of the project ”Combating discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova”.
