Moldova: action plan to deal with bullying in schools
One in four students in Moldova has been involved in incidents of bullying or physical aggression. The authorities are drawing up an action plan to prevent and resolve cases of violence in schools
13.10.2026
Article published on the moldpres.md website
One in four students in the Republic of Moldova has reported being a victim, witness or participant in incidents of bullying or physical aggression, whilst around one in five has experienced online harassment.
These figures were discussed at meetings organised by the Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Education, Research, Youth, Sport and Media, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Research, and focused on an action plan for preventing and resolving cases of violence, bullying and cyberbullying in educational institutions for the period 2026-2030, according to MOLDPRES.
This initiative involves establishing a unified response mechanism for more than 1,200 educational institutes, accessible and confidential reporting channels, as well as clear response timelines, immediate logging of reports, implementation of initial protection measures within two working days at the latest, and the drawing up of an individual action plan within a maximum of ten working days.
“The safety and wellbeing of students are essential to the educational process. A child who has been humiliated, bullied or excluded needs adults who will see what’s going on and intervene promptly. Schools must give every child the confidence to ask for help, that their request will be taken seriously, and that they will be protected throughout the intervention process”, said Valentina Olaru, the Ministry’s State Secretary.
The plan focuses on protecting children who have been bullied or abused, providing psychological support and holding those responsible for such acts accountable. It also includes training for school staff, involving students in preventive measures as part of the “Ambassadors Against Bullying” programme and the creation of the national “Stop Bullying” platform.
By 2030, the aim is to reduce repeat victimisation by bullying and cyberbullying by at least 15%, with a higher target of 20%, and to narrow the safety gap for vulnerable children.
The meetings were attended by MPs, Government bodies, international organisations and civil society, psychologists, teaching staff, heads of educational institutions and students.
Discussions centred on proposed measures to prevent these incidents, the reporting of such cases and prompt intervention to protect children. Recommendations and comments made during the meetings will contribute to the final document, which aims to promote a safe educational environment, based on respect for and the protection of every child.
