Moldova is still a country in transition and there should be policies facilitating social inclusion. In this sense, 20% of the state budget of Moldova represent direct support provided by the European people to help the country ensure equal rights for everyone, the director of the Resource Center for Human Rights (CReDO), Sergiu Ostaf, said in a news conference, underlining that he spoke in the name of a number of NGOs, IPN reports.

“The non-discrimination policies are the essence in strengthening society. Moldova is in the process of European integration and the EU’s support does not consist in policies only, but also in financial support,” said Sergiu Ostaf. He added that there are many discriminated persons in Moldova. Those with disabilities and with HIV/AIDS are the most discriminated. “These categories face different difficult situations, while their potential and abilities are not fully used because there are many impediments,” said the CReDo director.

He also said that some of the persons are trying to distort the essence of the cooperation with the EU, claiming that it is preoccupied only with certain areas, which is not true. “The European Union is concerned about the creation of conditions for everyone, including those who have different opinions about the inclusion of different persons. The whole society benefits from 99% of the advantages created within the cooperation between Moldova and the EU,” stated Sergiu Ostaf.

He stressed that the EU provides money for energy efficiency, regional and local development, improvement of water quality, transport and roads, healthcare, migration, the institutional reform and human rights.

Sergiu Ostaf said that there are persons in Moldova who are trying to create a xenophobic current. They use inappropriate messages about the EU’s role and aim to cultivate intolerance. Individual interests are behind these acts, influenced by circles from Russia.