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Together for Safety: Social Cohesion and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in the Cahul Region

Description

The project “Together for Safety: Social Cohesion and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in the Cahul Region” contributes to the prevention of gender-based violence and the strengthening of social cohesion between the refugee community and the host community in Cahul municipality and the targeted localities.

The initiative creates safe and accessible spaces for information, dialogue and community engagement for women, girls, youth, boys, refugees and migrants, local specialists, institutions and partner organizations. The project addresses topics such as healthy relationships, violence prevention, access to support, digital violence, gender stereotypes and the role of the community in creating a safer environment for women and girls.

Through community activities, information sessions, creative workshops, legal discussions, educational film screenings and the mobilization of local actors, the project contributes to building a more informed, more supportive and better prepared community to prevent gender-based violence.

Objectives
To increase the level of information, awareness and social cohesion among women, girls, youth, boys, refugees and members of the host community regarding the prevention of gender-based violence, healthy relationships, the risks of digital violence and local support mechanisms.
To strengthen local cooperation between institutions, NGOs, members of the Gender Equality Platform, specialists, refugee women, youth and community partners for the prevention of gender-based violence and the participatory implementation of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign under the local message #CahulFărăViolență.
Methodology
The project methodology is based on a community-based, participatory approach focused on the prevention of gender-based violence. The activities combine information, dialogue, non-formal education, legal information support, creative expression and local mobilization. The intervention will be implemented in cooperation with educational institutions, local public authorities, the General Inspectorate for Migration / Southern Regional Directorate, police, social services, Community Center Cahul, the Refugee Council, AO Clinica Juridică Cahul, local NGOs, members of the Gender Equality Platform, volunteers and gender equality ambassadors. The activities will include mobile information sessions, workshops with refugee women and women from the host community, legal information sessions for youth, workshops with boys and young men, educational film screenings with guided discussions, training for specialists, thematic round tables and public actions within the #CahulFărăViolență campaign.
Areas of involvement
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Prevention of gender-based violence
The project promotes community awareness of the forms of violence, local support mechanisms, safe referral pathways and the role each person can play in preventing violence.
2
Gender equality, healthy relationships and digital safety
The activities address gender stereotypes, consent, respect, positive masculinity, digital violence and the influence of toxic online content.
3
Social cohesion and community cooperation
The project creates spaces for dialogue and cooperation between the refugee community, the host community, institutions, NGOs, young people, women and local partners.
Beneficiaries
Social cohesion and community cooperation
Direct beneficiaries: at least 200 people from the refugee community and the host community, including women, girls, youth, boys, refugee and migrant women, older people and members of the local community.
Social cohesion and community cooperation
Institutional and community beneficiaries: at least 60 specialists, representatives of institutions, NGOs, members of the Gender Equality Platform and local partners involved in the prevention of gender-based violence and in the #CahulFărăViolență campaign.
Expected results
At least 200 people from the refugee community and the host community will be informed and involved in activities focused on preventing gender-based violence and strengthening social cohesion.
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oung people, including boys and young men, will have access to educational activities on healthy relationships, respect, consent, digital safety and the prevention of abusive behaviours.
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Refugee and migrant women, as well as women from the host community, will benefit from safe spaces for dialogue, information, creative expression and community connection.
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Specialists, institutions, NGOs and local partners will strengthen their cooperation in preventing gender-based violence and ensuring safe referral to support services.
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The #CahulFărăViolență campaign will be implemented in a participatory way during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, with the involvement of the community and local partners.
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Partners and Funders
This program is implemented by the Regional Center for Community Development with the support of:
Publications related to the project
CRDC, part of the national dialogue on preventing gender-based violence CRDC, part of the national dialogue on preventing gender-based violence
11 February 2026
CRDC in Dialogue with ANPCV: Local Expertise from Cahul and Ceadîr-Lunga Connected to the National Agenda on Violence Prevention CRDC in Dialogue with ANPCV: Local Expertise from Cahul and Ceadîr-Lunga Connected to the National Agenda on Violence Prevention
21 January 2026
Creative Workshop as Part of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” Campaign in Cahul Creative Workshop as Part of the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” Campaign in Cahul
15 December 2025
Awareness activity on gender-based violence held in Ceadîr-Lunga Awareness activity on gender-based violence held in Ceadîr-Lunga
21 November 2025
CRDC at the General Assembly of the Gender Equality Platform (PEG) CRDC at the General Assembly of the Gender Equality Platform (PEG)
15 November 2025
Launch of Launch of "Your Safety is a Priority" Information Material – An Essential Guide for Protecting Women and Girls in Cahul Region
07 November 2025
CRDC joins the “Women, Peace and Security” program CRDC joins the “Women, Peace and Security” program
14 October 2025
Empowering Rural Women: A Local Success Story Empowering Rural Women: A Local Success Story
28 April 2024
“Empowering Women in Rural Areas for Good Governance” – Results Achieved at the End of the Project “Empowering Women in Rural Areas for Good Governance” – Results Achieved at the End of the Project
21 November 2023
Empowering Rural Women for Good Governance: Outstanding Results from the Project Implemented by CRDC Empowering Rural Women for Good Governance: Outstanding Results from the Project Implemented by CRDC
19 September 2023
30 women from two rural communities in the Cahul and Cantemir districts were empowered to ensure good governance and engage in solving local issues through the development of local public policies in partnership with local public authorities. 30 women from two rural communities in the Cahul and Cantemir districts were empowered to ensure good governance and engage in solving local issues through the development of local public policies in partnership with local public authorities.
13 June 2023
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