Call for inputs: Visit to the Republic of Moldova 7 to 16 November 2023
Issued by
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
Deadline
21 September 2023
Issued by
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
Deadline
21 September 2023
Russian русский | Romanian Română (Word)
At the invitation of the Government, the United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Dr. Claudia Mahler, will conduct an official country visit to the Republic of Moldova from 6 to 17 November 2023. During this visit, the Independent Expert will assess the human rights situation of older persons and progress in the implementation of the State’s obligations to ensure the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. She will also identify challenges and formulate recommendations to the State and relevant stakeholders, related to the realisation of all human rights of older persons.
Following a country visit, the Independent Expert presents a report with her findings, conclusions and recommendations to the State concerned at the Human Rights Council. The conclusions and recommendations made by the Independent Expert are a useful tool for States to improve measures to ensure the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons.
The Independent Expert will begin the visit in Chisinau and intends to travel to other regions, undertaking field visits to both urban and rural areas, to gain first-hand understanding of issues related to older persons. During her visit, and as a means of gathering information from all relevant stakeholders, she intends to convene meetings with Government officials; National Human Rights Institutions, representatives from non-governmental and civil society organizations; academia; community-based groups and older persons. She will also meet with relevant international agencies working on issues related to older persons in the Republic of Moldova.
At the end of the visit on 16 November 2023, the Independent Expert will debrief relevant Government officials on her preliminary findings, and in line with established practice, she will also hold a press conference in order to share the preliminary findings with the broader public. Additional information on the venue and time of the press conference will be shared prior to the visit.
The Independent Expert will submit a full report on the country visit to the Human Rights Council at its September session in 2024.
In preparation of the visit, the Independent Expert invites all interested individuals and organizations from the Republic of Moldova, including from Transnistrian region, including National Human Rights Institutions, civil society organizations, activists, academics and older persons themselves, to provide input for the preparation of her visit. She would welcome information on issues related to the human rights situation of older persons, including refugees.
All inputs will be treated confidentially by the Independent Expert and her team, and for the sole purpose of preparing for the country visit.
Reports, academic studies and other types of background materials can be attached as annexes to the submission.
The Independent Expert greatly appreciates the effort that goes into making such contributions and looks forward to reading the submissions.