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The work In Memoriam. In Memory of the Heroes Who Fell at the Nistru (1992) was developed within the Center for Culture and Military History and published under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the Bureau for Reintegration, and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova. Authors: Gheorghe Bălan, Vitalie Ciobanu, Gheorghe Cojocaru.

This work provides a retrospective of the events that led to the outbreak of the war on the Nistru, accompanied by photographs of the heroes who lost their lives in the battles to defend the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova.

On March 2, 1992, the political conflict in the Nistru region escalated into a true fratricidal war. Under the fabricated pretext of "defending Russia's southern borders," political adventurers from the former Soviet metropolis encouraged Transnistrian separatism by arming secessionist paramilitary groups. At the same time, thousands of mercenary Cossacks and prisoners released early from jails, along with tanks and missiles, were sent against Independent Moldova, in a desperate attempt to revive the fallen empire.

Russia's undeclared war against the Republic of Moldova left behind hundreds of dead and wounded, shattered families, and villages in ruins. More than 50,000 peaceful residents from the conflict zone were forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge from the horrors of war.

For the sake of freedom and the future, Moldova's defenders faced death, enduring the hardships and humiliations of war.

During the Nistru war, 198 soldiers of the National Army and 89 personnel from the Ministry of Internal Affairs lost their lives, while 40 combatants went missing without a trace, and nearly 300 were left disabled.

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„Pages of History: Promoting Children's Rights in Moldova”

May 31 - June 30, 2024

The photo exhibition „Pages of History: Promoting Children's Rights in Moldova" was developed by UNICEF in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova to mark the International Children's Day and the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The exhibition features 25 photos from the UNICEF archive, emphasizing key moments during 1994 - 2024.

Photos capture the history of UNICEF in Moldova since 1995. Over the years, UNICEF's interventions have significantly contributed to improving the lives of children and guaranteeing their rights, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The exhibition also illustrates UNICEF's mandate in essential areas, such as protection, education, health, and freedom of expression for every child.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989. Moldova ratified the Convention in 1993 and has proved its commitment to make a change in children's lives by protecting and promoting their rights. Throughout this period, UNICEF has continuously worked with authorities and communities to ensure a better future for children and young people in the country.

The exhibition can be seen between May 31 and June 30, 2024, on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 street, 121A.