An assistance project of Sweden to strengthen the management of human resources in Moldova’s penitentiary system and probation system was launched in Chisinau. According to Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, the project will contribute to the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the achievement of the sustainable development goals, primarily the objectives regarding gender equality and a peaceful and inclusive society, IPN reports.

The official noted that a number of challenges are witnessed in the penitentiary system and in the probation system, including related to the human resources. The Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman Treatment formulated a number of recommendations, including filling all the vacant posts, renouncing 24-hoiur shifts and to additionally training the staff. The Swedish experts’ assistance is welcome.

A number of measures are needed at the National Probation Inspectorate to consolidate the functioning of this institution and to ensure services of a higher quality. The launched project will help to do this. The training of highly-qualified human resources and development of their skills will help the National Administration of Penitentiaries and the National Probation Inspectorate to fulfill their duties, namely to ensure the observance of the rights of persons in detention or of probation subjects and to integrate these successfully into society, noted Minister Mihailov-Moraru.

Sweden’s Ambassador to Moldova Katarina Fried said the justice sector reform is a priority for Sweden. The initiated program is an important step towards strengthening the penitentiary and probation systems in Moldova. Sweden is willing to support the justice sector reform and the implementation of all the ideas for achieving the long-awaited results in Moldova’s justice.