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When I talked about this, I primarily was referring to the fact that reaching gender equality and the empowerment of women is a kind of marathon.. It is a long-term goal. Therefore, those who work in this area must be committed; they have to be persistent, tolerant, patient, to work constantly for achieving this goal. And today I can see certain steps that have been made in order to reach this level in the Republic of Moldova. Take as example the projects on a positive deviation, which are implemented by five non-governmental organizations, whose reports we have heard today. The rights and power of these women, who today presented intermediate results, were also enhanced by UN Women. Once suffering from violence and discrimination, they have received real support and empowerment and further continue to support other women who are generally perceived as victims. I can also refer to the new legislation on quotas, as well as in the context of domestic violence. Of course, not only UN Women contributed to all these achievements, but our organization has made a significant contribution to this great and important work. These were just a few examples that allow you to see some progress in your country in recent years.
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