As the Chairperson of the Electoral Council of the Fălești District Electoral Circumscription No. 17, I recently participated in two training sessions held as part of the "Accessibility Conferences" series and the Capacity Building Program for Persons with Disabilities for Participation in the General Local Elections of 2027.

The first online conference, held on August 7, 2026, under the theme "Information & Inclusion: Democracy is for Everyone!", addressed essential topics related to the motivation of persons with disabilities to engage in public and political life, as well as the development of personal leadership (session facilitated by trainer Olga Nicolenco).

Subsequently, on August 12, 2026, I attended the module "The Decision to Run: Identifying Motivation, Setting Goals, and Defining One's Electorate." During this meeting, Ms. Irina Revin, President of the Association of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in the Republic of Moldova "European Skills Without Limits," provided valuable insights on setting political goals, defining the electoral message, and building an authentic candidacy.

A central message of these events is the encouragement of active participation of all citizens in decision-making and electoral processes, including as candidates.

Democracy becomes stronger when every individual has the opportunity to contribute to the development of their community.

A democratic electoral process must guarantee equal opportunities for participation, and accessibility and transparency remain fundamental priorities in our work.

The events were organized by the INFONET Alliance as part of the "Equal Access for All" campaign, with the support of the project "Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Moldova," implemented by UNDP Moldova and funded by Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

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