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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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National Campaign for Child Protection: Child Helpline 116 111

The National Museum of History of Moldova informs the public about the launch of the "National Campaign for the Prevention and Reporting of Child Abuse and Violence," including online. This important campaign, organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in partnership with the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău, promotes the free Child Helpline service - Child Helpline 116 111.

The Child Helpline 116 111, which has been active for over 10 years in the Republic of Moldova, is an essential resource for children who need support, protection, and counseling. Through this service, children can access a safe space to express their concerns, receive consultation on child rights protection, and be referred to the appropriate institutions that can provide necessary assistance.

In the current context, where there has been an increase in cases of violence against children, including online, the campaign aims to raise public awareness of the importance of child protection and the need to report any form of abuse. Every child has the right to a safe environment and the means to seek help when facing difficult situations.

The National Museum of History of Moldova supports this initiative and encourages the public to actively participate in spreading the word about the campaign and the Child Helpline 116 111 service. Protecting children is a shared responsibility, and access to information and support can make a significant difference in the lives of the vulnerable.