16+ women for #16DaysOfActivism - Cynthia Loris I find it hard to put myself into words, because I don't consider myself to be finite, static or constant. I am constantly on (self)searching or (self)discovery mission, and if I stop, I feel my life stops. I am the "bad" girl, the
Politics is about gender equality "Kamala, you may be the first woman to do many things, but make sure you are not the last," said the mother of the US Vice President. Simple words, but full of wisdom and responsibility. Gender equality gains increasing attention on the international agenda. From
Child protection and welfare - essential for general well-being We have been talking during the recent weeks about the measures we can take to ensure that the evolution of society is sustainable and that the progress we are making will ensure a dignified life for each of us. Today we
Combating domestic violence - an extra chance for a sustainable economy We all want economic stability and predictability and we are even willing to work to do so. We make plans and strategies, and we set goals. But when we analyze the results, we notice that they are not always
Romania’s chance for economic growth: equal opportunities in the society and in the workplace In our daily rush, towards an opportunity, towards a goal, we tend to become more and more absent - we do not get lost in details and we do not look left or right at those
Changing the adoption law - an extra chance at the family for children in the protection system The long-awaited adoption law was passed on November 3, 2020, by the Parliament, after receiving an unanimous vote. The legislative initiative was substantially amended by the MPs Oana Bizgan and Roxana Minzatu, in
The Parliament decided: Sexual predators will go to jail. Increased punishments and no possibility of suspended sentences The Romanian Parliament adopted on June the 30th, with majority of votes, the bill that increase punishments for sexual crimes against minors, initiated by the independent MP Oana Bîzgan. According to the bill,
Issuance and implementation of provisional protection orders In Romania, domestic violence is a complex social issue, which deeply affects the lives of all family members, especially those of women and children. From a legal point of view, domestic violence is defined by Law 217/2003 on the prevention and combating of
International Day for "Zero Discrimination" International Day for "Zero Discrimination" is marked on the 1st of March. This day highlights the right of all people to live in full dignity, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, skin color, profession, education or faith. Romania needs a society without discrimination,
December 10, 2018 - 70 years since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Today marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Although this document guarantees equal rights and a minimum level of dignity to each person, every day, reality shows
