Meeting with UNHCR Regional Representative for Central Europe

UNHCR Regional Representative for Central Europe, Mrs. Montserrat Feixas Vihe, attended on 27 November, her first official visit to the UNHCR implementing partner Charity Center for Refugees (CCR) since the inclusion of the Republic of Moldova as part of UNHCR Regional Office of Central Europe.

UNHCR representatives were welcomed by CCR staff and a group of refugees, who after a short speech, were invited to ask questions. Main concerns raised among the attendances were the lack of medical and financial assistance. Participants asked for assistance to pay for university fees, receive support to find job opportunities and etc.

United Nations fair demonstrated progress towards achieving development goals in the Republic of Moldova

On the occasion of celebrating the 70^th United Nation’s (UN) anniversary, 24 October 2015, the UN and its partners in the Republic of Moldova organized an international fair at the National Library. During the day, the 300 visitors could obtain information about the on-going country programs, participate in knowledge-based competitions and meet with representatives from all the participating agencies.  In addition the visitors could enjoy various exhibitions, with photos and videos from most of the present organizations.

General meeting of UNHCR, BMA with refugees and asylum seekers

On 21 October 2015, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Moldova, the Bureau of Migration and Asylum (BMA) and UNHCR implementing partners met with persons of concern at the Bureau of Inter-ethnic Relations. All interested refugees and asylum seekers residing in the Republic of Moldova were invited to participate. 

FARE ACTION WEEK for union and diversity at CCR

On Saturday 17^th October 2015 the Charity Center for Refugees in collaboration with FARE Network (Football Against Racism in Europe), UNHCR Moldova and Football Association in Moldova organized a football tournament with the intent to send a strong signal against racism and xenophobia through sport.

In the late morning participants of the day arrived at CCR's office to take part in the round table. Refugees, asylum seekers, EVS volunteers and locals entertained a lively debate about the need to live in a multicultural and tolerant society with the representatives of UNHCR, Fatima NGO, European Delegation, the Moldovan Football Federation and CCR.

Workshop for FARE action weeks

On Saturday, 10 October 2015, Charity Center for Refugees organized a workshop in the framework of Football action weeks supported by FARE (Football against racism in Europe) including UNHCR Moldova and Football Association in Moldova.

In a pleasant atmosphere, refugees, volunteers and CCR's representatives spent the morning creating promotional material for the next week event – the football match planned on 17 October 2015.