Mentoring program for NGOs providing legal assistance to women victims of violence  

Non-governmental organizations in the Republic of Moldova that provide legal assistance to women affected by gender-based violence will have the opportunity to strengthen their capacities through a mentoring program organized by the Women’s Law Center (CFC), with the support of UN Women Moldova. The programme is part of the initiative “Enhanced Women’s Leadership for Resilient and Peaceful Societies”, funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The aim of the programme is to help non-governmental organisations improve their legal aid practices, with a focus on the needs of victims of domestic violence and compliance with international standards, including the Istanbul Convention.

The program will run over nine months, between February and October 2025, and will include several stages:

• Selection of participating NGOs;
• Initial assessment of the needs of each organization;
• Training sessions tailored to identified needs;
• Individualized mentoring for six months, which will include up to 10 days of personalized support for each organization;
• Study visit to the Specialised Service for Assistance to Victims of Violence within the CDF;
• Final round table to assess the impact of the programme.

Who can apply?

Interested organisations must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• To be registered for at least two years according to the legislation of the Republic of Moldova;
• Have experience in providing assistance to victims of domestic and/or gender-based violence;

Have previously provided primary and/or qualified legal assistance to victims of violence;

NGOs operating in areas with limited access to state-guaranteed legal services will have an advantage.

How can it be applied?

The application files must contain:

• Cover letter;
• the organization’s CV, including relevant projects in the field;
• CVs of the representatives who will participate in the program.

They can be sent until February 18, 2024, at 18:00, to the email address concurs@cdf.md with the mention “Mentoring program selection contest” or in physical format to 76 Mihail Kogălniceanu Street, Chisinau.

For additional information, those interested can contact CDF at 022 811-999, or visit the organization’s official website.