"The state's commitment to preventing discrimination against the Roma population", public lesson for INJ audiences

The audience of the National Institute of Justice participated in the public lesson with the title "State commitment to prevent discrimination of the Roma population". The event took place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, around the European Day of Commemoration of the Holocaust against the Roma.

The public lecture was held by Nicolae Radiță, Deputy General Director of the Inter-Ethnic Relations Agency (ARI). His presentation was focused on the current legal framework and the mechanisms established to combat discrimination, including against the Roma community, as well as the ARI's contribution to the implementation of state policies in the field of inter-ethnic relations and international treaties to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.  Nicolae Radiță addressed topics such as the current challenges of Roma inclusion in society, the role of the judicial system in preventing and sanctioning discrimination, case studies in the field, etc.

The audience had the opportunity to actively participate in the discussions, asking questions and sharing opinions on the issues presented. The dialogue highlighted the importance of raising awareness and developing an analytical and fair perspective among future judges and prosecutors regarding racial discrimination.

The initiative was part of the National Institute of Justice's efforts to ensure full training of its audience, being part of the Program for supporting the Roma population in the Republic of Moldova for the years 2022-2025.