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Moldova was the first to include guarantees of children's rights in the Association Agreement with the EU

Moldova has included in the Association Agreement with the European Union chapter on the protection and promotion of children's rights.

Thus, 138 article of the agreement provides prevention and struggle with all forms of exploitation, abuse, neglect and violence against children, including development and strengthening of the legal and constitutional framework, as well as through public awareness campaigns in this area.

Head of Political and Economic Section of the EU Delegation in Moldova Vicher Slagter said: "The Association Agreement is good news not only for the business community, but also for children. The European Union protects children. "

According to UNICEF - 76% of Moldovan children aged 2-14 years are subject to physical or psychological abuse.