{"id":136473,"date":"2025-07-28T12:08:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/?p=136473"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:08:00","slug":"national-fathers-day-equal-rights-and-choices-in-moldova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/en\/national-fathers-day-equal-rights-and-choices-in-moldova\/","title":{"rendered":"National Fathers’ Day: Equal Rights and Choices in Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Father\u2019s Day will be celebrated annually in the Republic of Moldova on the last Sunday of June. Established at the initiative of the Women MPs Platform in Parliament, this celebration highlights the importance of fathers\u2019 involvement in raising and caring for children, and promotes equal roles between women and men, mothers and fathers, both in the family and in society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first national Father\u2019s Day celebration took place on 29 June 2025, during the public event \u201cActive Fathers \u2013 Equal Partners in Raising Children,\u201d held in front of the Parliament. The event brought together fathers and mothers with their children, government representatives, and development partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The special guest was the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, who emphasized that \u201ca child can truly be happy when both the mother and the father make time to be with them, to care for them, to play and enjoy life together,\u201d thus highlighting the importance of fathers\u2019 equal involvement in family life.

According to studies, active involvement of fathers in raising and caring for children improves academic performance, reduces negative behaviors, and contributes to gender equality.

Doina Gherman, Chair of the Women MPs Platform and the initiator of Father\u2019s Day in the Republic of Moldova, emphasized: \u201cEstablishing the National Father\u2019s Day is an important step in recognizing the essential role of fathers in the family and in society. This day is not only a symbolic gesture, but also an educational and policy tool that encourages fathers\u2019 involvement and contributes to a more equitable and harmonious society.\u201d

The event \u201cActive Fathers \u2013 Equal Partners in Raising Children\u201d promoted several initiatives that support positive social norms and gender balance in the Republic of Moldova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Fathers\u2019 Club is an initiative launched by UNFPA under the #EU4GenderEquality programme and implemented by the Child Rights Information and Documentation Centre (CIDDC). To date, 28 Fathers\u2019 Clubs have been established, providing a platform for dialogue and learning for fathers who want to be more actively involved in their children\u2019s lives.

\u201cFor me, being a father means truly being present \u2013 to laugh, to listen, to be there for the little moments that matter most. I\u2019ve learned that love and time spent together are the greatest gifts I can offer my children,\u201d said Alexei, a member of the Fathers\u2019 Club who attended the event.

Family-friendly workplace policies represent another significant achievement in recent years. With the support of UNFPA and Austria, several companies from both the public and private sectors have established childcare spaces, making it easier for parents to balance work and caregiving responsibilities. At the legislative level, important measures have been implemented, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n