People in Need Moldova and the Embassy of Slovenia launch the “Our Rights” methodology in schools and EduTech Labs across the Republic of Moldova

On 4 December 2025, People in Need Moldova, in partnership with the Embassy of Slovenia, organised the first training workshop for teachers and facilitators who will implement the international “Our Rights” methodology in model schools and EduTech Labs across the Republic of Moldova. The event took place at the Google Room – Classroom of the Future, hosted by the “Ion Creangă” State Pedagogical University.

In the Republic of Moldova, the introduction of this methodology complements People in Need’s existing educational initiatives, particularly the One World in Schools (OWIS) programme under the WIN-EDU project. OWIS aims to strengthen children’s critical thinking, media literacy, and the inclusion of refugee children through the use of documentary films and moderated discussions.

By introducing “Our Rights,” People in Need seeks to strengthen children’s understanding of their rights and responsibilities, contributing to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and respectful educational environment.

The opening session featured welcome messages from representatives of key institutions in the fields of education and child protection, including Corina Lungu (Ministry of Education and Research), Diana Miron (UNICEF), Tamara Tentiuc (People's Advocate Office), and Nino Karanadze (People in Need Moldova).

Participants also joined online remarks from the Ambassador of Slovenia, Blanka Jamniček, who highlighted the international significance of the programme, as well as a contextual presentation delivered by Dr Anica Mikuš Kos, the author of the methodology.

The training included an introduction to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a presentation of the “Our Rights” methodology, a model lesson facilitated by People in Need Moldova trainers, group work sessions for lesson planning, and discussions on concrete steps for implementation in classrooms and EduTech Labs.

In total, 40 teachers and facilitators took part in the training and will go on to deliver structured educational activities in their schools. It is estimated that more than 1,000 students — both Moldovan children and Ukrainian refugee children — will participate in at least 40 activities dedicated to promoting children’s rights, empathy, and peaceful coexistence.

People in Need will monitor the implementation process to ensure quality delivery and alignment with national efforts to strengthen human rights education.

By integrating an internationally validated methodology into both formal and non-formal learning environments, the project contributes to a more inclusive society with stronger civic competencies, more cohesive school communities, and learning spaces that promote respect and empathy among children.

Developed in Slovenia, the “Our Rights” methodology is an educational programme that has reached over 500,000 children in 27 countries since 2005. It has been translated into 23 languages and is internationally recognised for its contribution to promoting tolerance, respect, non-discrimination, and intercultural understanding.

Through the integration of this internationally validated methodology into formal and non-formal learning environments, the project supports the development of civic competencies, strengthens school communities, fosters respect and empathy among children, and contributes to shaping informed and engaged future generations in the Republic of Moldova.