Today, September 3, 2026, the chairwoman of the electoral council of the Basarabeasca electoral constituency participated in the conference "The Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Public Life in the Republic of Moldova: Inclusion, Gender Equality, and Political Representation," which took place online.

   During the event, participants had the opportunity to attend a lecture delivered by Alina Andronache, a gender expert in public policy, advocacy, and civic lobbying at the Partnership for Development Center (CPD), an advocate for gender equality and a human rights activist with over 10 years of experience in research, analysis, and promoting legislative initiatives to ensure equal opportunities in public and political life.

   The discussions focused on equality, non-discrimination, inclusion, and civic and political participation, while also addressing the barriers and systemic inequities that may limit the involvement of individuals from underrepresented groups in decision-making processes.

   An important objective of the program is to encourage persons with disabilities to transition from the status of voter to that of active participant in public life and, including, as candidates in electoral processes, thereby contributing to the strengthening of participatory democracy at the local level.

   The civic and political capacity-building and training program is implemented by the INFONET Alliance and aims to strengthen local democracy and promote social inclusion in the Republic of Moldova. It includes a series of online events from the "Accessibility Conferences," and starting this fall, it will continue with a series of training sessions conducted in physical format.

   Through such initiatives, opportunities are created for persons with disabilities to better understand their rights, strengthen their capacities, and actively participate in community life and democratic processes.

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