OSCE supports efforts to promote ethnic diversity in Moldova
The OSCE Mission to Moldova and the Agency for Inter-ethnic Relations of the Republic of Moldova released a video on 19 February 2021 on ethnic diversity in Moldova to commemorate International Mother Language Day. The video illustrates how ethnic diversity is an asset to society, and is available with subtitles in seven languages spoken in Moldova (Bulgarian, Gagauz, Hebrew, Romani, Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian) plus English.
“The Mission supported production of the video as part of its efforts to strengthen the capacities and co-operation of state and non-state actors to promote and protect the rights of persons belonging to national minority groups. This is an important aspect to enhancing tolerance and inclusiveness — important enabling factors for the Transdniestrian settlement process,” said Claus Neukirch, Head of Mission.
“This video highlights ethnic diversity in Moldova through integration of national minorities in different spheres of public life. The video is about people’s love for their country and traditions, which is manifested in part through speaking the mother and state languages,” said Elena Beleacova, General Director of the Agency.
International Mother Language Day promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide, highlighting multilingualism and inspiring solidarity based on understanding, tolerance, and dialogue.
Follow the link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTUbYdzdi6E.