When artificial  intelligence changes the rules, who protects those who report violations?

At  the European Whistleblowing Conference 2026, held in Brussels, the People’s Advocate Office, presented the experience of Republic of Moldova in protecting whistleblowers. The Deputy Ombudsman, Olesea Doronceanu, addressed the practical challenges: protecting identity, the lack of suitable digital tools  and the risk that reprisals might discourage the reporting of breaches.

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The Council of Europe notes  the People’s Advocate Office’s practice of making human rights standards more  accessible

The  Republic of Moldova is mentioned as an example of good practice in a report of  the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. The People’s Advocate  Office has translated the European recommendations on Ombudsman institutions  and national human rights institutions into the national languages, published  them and disseminated them to the competent authorities

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The independence of the  Ombudsman is important for the protection of rights as the Republic of Moldova  progresses on its path towards the European Union

During  discussions with representatives of the Council of Europe, the Ombudsman, Ceslav Panico, and the Ombudsman for Child’s Rights, Vasile Coroi, discussed strengthening institutional capacity and safeguarding the independence of the Ombudsman’s Office. The meeting also focused on the institution’s role in  promoting and protecting human rights as part of the process of accession to  the European Union.

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Violence and mental health:  People’s Advocate Office identifies gaps in the authorities’ response

People’s  Advocate and People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights have assessed how the authorities prevent and manage the risks of violence and protect children in vulnerable situations. The report finds that the main problem lies in the  inconsistent application of legislation and the lack of a coordinated system  for assessment, intervention and monitoring, including following discharge from  psychiatric institutions.

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The  People’s Advocate calls on the Government to ensure that public administration  reform is based on an assessment of its immediate and long-term impact on human  rights and good governance

The  People’s Advocate, Ceslav Panico, has called the Government to ensure that the  reorganisation of the public administration is accompanied by an assessment of  its impact on human rights, access to services and the institutions’ capacity  to act . The People’s Advocate Office is calling for transparency, consultation  and an assessment of the reform’s consequences in both the short and long term.

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Violence and mental health:  People’s Advocate Office identifies gaps in the authorities’ response

People’s  Advocate and People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights have assessed how the authorities prevent and manage the risks of violence and protect children in vulnerable situations. The report finds that the main problem lies in the  inconsistent application of legislation and the lack of a coordinated system  for assessment, intervention and monitoring, including following discharge from  psychiatric institutions.

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The  People’s Advocate calls on the Government to ensure that public administration  reform is based on an assessment of its immediate and long-term impact on human  rights and good governance

The  People’s Advocate, Ceslav Panico, has called the Government to ensure that the  reorganisation of the public administration is accompanied by an assessment of  its impact on human rights, access to services and the institutions’ capacity  to act . The People’s Advocate Office is calling for transparency, consultation  and an assessment of the reform’s consequences in both the short and long term.

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70% of respondents believe  that human rights are frequently violated: The People’s Advocate Office study

The  People’s Advocate Office has launched a national study on perceptions of human  rights in the Republic of Moldova. The data shows a positive trend in the  assessment of respect for human rights, but also a persistent concern: 70% of  respondents believe that violations occur frequently. The study provides  authorities and institutions with a basis for identifying vulnerabilities and  developing better-informed ameasures.

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People’s Advocate Office is  active in the regions: human rights discussed directly with people in Comrat  and the surrounding area

In  October, the PAO’s Comrat Office carried out awareness-raising and training  activities for several groups: it discussed access to healthcare, disability  and guardianship with service users and their parents; it informed school  pupils and university students about the prevention of human trafficking; and  it trained paralegals in the region on the rights of individuals involved in  administrative offence proceedings. The activities highlighted specific issues  within the community and provided participants with practical information and  tools to defend their rights.

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Children’s rights and their  participation at the heart of discussions between the Children’s Ombudsman and UNICEF

During  the first meeting with the new UNICEF Representative in the Republic of Moldova, The People’s Advocate for Child’s Rights, Vasile Coroi discussed the situation of children’s rights and new avenues for cooperation. Particular  emphasis was placed on children’s involvement in the Ombudsman’s monitoring  activities and in the development and follow-up of the European Child  Guarantee.

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In schools, Anti-Bullying  Rules exist, but effective protection is still lacking

The  People’s Advocate Office presented its findings in Comrat, following a  monitoring exercise on the prevention of bullying in schools in Gagauzia: in  some schools, protection policies are either lacking or exist only on paper,  whilst preventive measures are often taken after an incident occurred. The  People’s Advocate Office will continue to monitor and support schools, and,  together with the Scientific Centre, has distributed information materials for  children, parents and teaching staff.  

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