In order to meet the urgent needs of children and families crossing the border of the Republic of Moldova with Ukraine, UNICEF is reactivating the “Blue Dot” - support centers for children and families, located along refugee transit routes. The first three “Blue Dots” in Moldova was set up at the Moldexpo Refugee Accommodation Center, Centre of refugees at Palanca and Border crossing point Otaci, which offers families and children services that meet their urgent needs: information and counseling, child-friendly spaces, psychological counseling and support, hygiene, health and nutrition services, as well as basic legal advice and referral services for cases of violence or health, IPN reports.

Maha Damaj, UNICEF Country Representative in Moldova, said the ”Blue Dots” will provide those who have walked or traveled for hours with both the necessary respite and the services they need as they continue their journey to safety and security.

”Blue Dots” are centers established by UNICEF to provide essential support and protection services to families during the 2015-2016 Syrian refugee and migrant crisis, being activated in Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.

Currently, 9 “Blue Dots” are being established to provide services to refugee mothers and children in Moldova, Romania and Hungary.