REGIONAL PARLIAMENTARY FORUMS
“DIALOGUE WITH CITIZENS”

November 2015 - June 2016

June 13, 2016 Taraclia
December 14, 2015 Comrat
May 30, 2016 Cahul
June 6, 2016 Căușeni
June 20, 2016 Cimișlia
November 30, 2015 Leova
March 21, 2016 Ialoveni
April 11, 2016 Calarasi
November 16, 2015 Orhei
November 18, 2015 Ungheni
May 23, 2016 Rezina
June 27, 2016 Bălți
April 25, 2016 Glodeni
April 18, 2016 Soroca
November 23, 2015 Edinet

TARACLIA REGIONAL FORUM

June 13, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

COMRAT REGIONAL FORUM

December 14, 2015

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

CAHUL REGIONAL FORUM

May 30, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

CĂUȘENI REGIONAL FORUM

June 6, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

CIMIȘLIA REGIONAL FORUM

June 20, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

LEOVA REGIONAL FORUM

November 30, 2015

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

IALOVENI REGIONAL FORUM

March 21, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

CĂLĂRAȘI REGIONAL FORUM

April 11, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

ORHEI REGIONAL FORUM

November 16, 2015

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

UNGHENI REGIONAL FORUM

November 18, 2015

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

REZINA REGIONAL FORUM

May 23, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

BĂLȚI REGIONAL FORUM

June 27, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

GLODENI REGIONAL FORUM

April 25, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

SOROCA REGIONAL FORUM

April 18, 2016

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

EDINEȚ REGIONAL FORUM

November 23, 2015

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

This map was developed by the UN Programme “Women in Politics” implemented by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with East Europe Foundation and Center "Partnership for Development" with the financial support from the Government of Sweden.

REGIONAL PARLIAMENTARY FORUMS „DIALOGUE WITH CITIZENS”

November 2015 - June 2016
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The overall objective of the forums was to strengthen the dialogue between Members of Parliament and citizens, including women from various socio-economic groups, Local Public Administration of level I and II, as well as Civil Society as a whole. At the same time, the regional forums created a greater awareness of the role and importance of women`s contribution to political life and decision-making processes.

15 regional policy forums with national coverage organized
4 Parliamentary Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of Moldova facilitated the organization of the forums and participated in the discussions
650 citizens , including 542 women and 108 men, engaged in direct policy dialogues with lawmakers
26 members of RM Parliament - 12 women and 14 men participated in regional dialogues with citizens

Top 5 issues raised by citizens:

1
Insufficient social protection for vulnerable groups
2
Need for urgent implementation of the Local Public Administration reform
3
Low salaries for public servants and employees
4
Adoption of the 40% gender quota in final reading by the Parliament
5
Need for permanent dialogue between Members of Parliament and citizens

The regional policy forums have been organized by the UN Programme "Women in Politics" in partnership with the Common Dialogue Platform of Women Parliamentarians and the Territorial and Information Offices of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Taraclia Regional Forum
June 13, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Vulcanesti, Ceadar-Lunga
Participants: 43 (women – 33, men – 10)

Members of RM Parliament:
Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Eduard Smirnov, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

Elena Bodnarenco, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration and Regional Development

Demian Caraseni, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Agriculture and Food Industry

Chiril Lucinschi, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance

Anatolie Gorila, Member of Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order

Corneliu Dudnic, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Support the study of Romanian language by the national minorities.
Develop national policies to decrease the feminization of the education system and review the school curriculum and its quality.
Develop a mechanism involving the beneficiaries of social aid into community service activities.
Comrat Regional Forum
December 14, 2015
Covered localities: dist. Comrat district
Participants: 38 (women – 28, men – 10)

Members of RM Parliament:
Liliana Palihovici, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Member of Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order

Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Irina Vlah, Governor of ATU Gagauzia

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Attract funds to repair and maintain the road infrastructure.
Create appropriate conditions to develop the small and medium-sized businesses.
Attract external investment in the Autonomous Unit to create new jobs.
Cahul Regional Forum
May 30, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Cahul, Cantemir
Participants: 54 (women – 45, men – 9)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Elena Bacalu, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

Aliona Goța, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Provide funds to built 22 km of the main road and repair the M3 motorway.
Review the nutrition rules of children from kindergartens and schools.
Identify ways to finance procurement of modern equipment for district hospitals.
Căușeni Regional Forum
June 6, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Causeni, Stefan-Voda, Tiraspol, Tighina, Grigoriopol
Participants: 39 (women – 24, men – 15)

Members of RM Parliament:
Galina Balmos, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

Lilian Carp, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Mass-Media

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Develop the implementation mechanisms of the 2% Law for NGOs.
Identify mechanisms to motivate young teachers to work in the rural area.
Review the Law on Entrepreneurship Patent.
Cimișlia Regional Forum
June 20, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Cimislia, Basarabeasca
Participants: 35 (women – 27, men – 8)

Members of RM Parliament:
Inna Supac, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

Stefan Vlas, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Review the Law on Local Public Administration.
Ensure transparency when appropriating regional development funds.
Review the amount of benefit for new-born babies.
Leova Regional Forum
November 30, 2015
Covered localities: dist. Leova district
Participants: 38 (women – 34, men – 4)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Stratan, Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Stefan Vlas, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

Alina Zotea, Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Develop professional reorientation programs, organized at the local level.
Create social services for elderly left behind without care.
Involve the beneficiaries of social aid into community service work.
Ialoveni Regional Forum
March 21, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Ialoveni, Anenii Noi, Hancesti, Criuleni
Participants: 36 (women – 29, men – 7)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Stratan, Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Alina Zotea, Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Stefan Vlas, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

Galina Balmos, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

Iurie Țap, Deputy Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Establish a permanent platform of dialogue between LPA and the Parliament.
Improve the enforcement mechanisms of the social entrepreneurship principles, including setting up protected services for persons with disabilities.
Amend the Law on Local Public Administration by including provisions that optimize to administrative expenses.e.
Calarasi Regional Forum
April 11, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Calarasi, Nisporeni, Straseni
Participants: 35 (women – 33, men – 2)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Valentina Stratan, Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Alina Zotea, Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Stefan Vlas, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Launch the process of amending and optimizing the complement of mayoralties staff, including a specialist in promoting children rights.
Enhance the responsibility of families that benefit of social aid by concluding a social contract on community service work.
Orhei Regional Forum
November 16, 2015
Covered localities: dist. Orhei district
Participants: 47 (women – 43, men – 4)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Alina Zotea, Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Roman Botan, Member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee for Appointments and Immunities

Petru Stirbate, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Unify and reform the social insurance systems, review the formulas and methods for calculating pensions for persons who worked in agriculture.
Improve the social support policies for socially vulnerable persons.
Amend the Law on Compulsory Health Insurance Funds.
Ungheni Regional Forum
November 18, 2015
Covered localities: dist. Ungheni district
Participants: 66 (65 women and one man)

Member of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Develop mechanisms to motivate educators and health workers to work in villages.
Monitor the compliance with the Law on Ensuring Equality.
Establish/ review the retirement age for women and men.
Rezina Regional Forum
May 23, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Rezina, Rabnita, Dubasari, Soldanesti
Participants: 41 (women – 35, men – 6)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Stratan, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Roman Boțan, Member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee for Appointments and Immunities

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Reform the health insurance system by providing compensated medicines for vulnerable families.
Decentralise the social services and implement the mechanisms ensuring local autonomy.
Improve the working conditions of civil organizations.
Bălți Regional Forum
June 27, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Drochia, Sangerei, Telenesti
Participants: 62 (women – 50, men – 12)

Members of RM Parliament:
Liliana Palihovici, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Member of Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order

Marina Radvan, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Mass-Media

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Elena Bodnarenco, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Establish a central institution that would verify the provision and management of foreign grants and investments.
Amend the electoral legislation regarding the obligativity to include in the electoral lists candidates with solid skills in different areas.
Amend the Law on Local Public Administration and the legislative initiatives focused directly on the status of Balti municipality.
Glodeni Regional Forum
April 25, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Glodeni, Rascani, Falesti, Briceni
Participants: 35 (women – 32, men – 3)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Tudor Deliu, Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Legal Committee for Appointments and Immunities

Valerian Bejan, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance

Elena Gudumac, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Mass-Media

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Amend the Law on Wages, especially in the budgetary sector.
Review the programs for social and economic integration of persons with disabilities by creating social enterprises.
Soroca Regional Forum
April 18, 2016
Covered localities: dist. Soroca, Floresti, Donduseni, Ocnita, Camenca
Participants: 41 (women – 29, men – 12)

Members of RM Parliament:
Elena Bodnarenco, Member of Parliamentary Committee for Public Administration, Regional Development, Environment and Climate Change

Valerian Bejan, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance

Elena Hrenova, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family

Victor Rosca, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Agriculture and Food Industry

Marina Radvan, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Mass-Media

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Grant the status of municipality to the town of Soroca.
Identify ways of funding from the State Budget the services provided to families with children at risk.
Launch the process of amending and optimizing the complement of mayoralties staff, including a specialist in promoting children rights.
Edinet Regional Forum
November 23, 2015
Covered localities: dist. Edinet district
Participants: 41 (women – 38, men – 3)

Members of RM Parliament:
Valentina Buliga, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration

Aliona Gota, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Human rights and Inter-ethnic Relations

Marina Radvan, Member of the Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Mass-Media

CITIZEN PROPOSALS:
Ensure the women’s access to financial sources to start up enterprises.
Reduce the local taxes for newly created companies.
Ensure school transportation in the region.