You are entitled and encouraged to complain if you believe that you have been unlawfully restricted from participating in volunteering activities.

Administrative and civil proceedings

If you believe your rights as a volunteer are being violated, for example, if you are being forced into labour or if your health or safety is being put under risk, you may complain to the State Labour Inspectorate. The Law on volunteering provides that disputes arising from the conclusion, amendment, fulfilment or termination of a volunteering contract should be attempted to be resolved by mutual agreement. If this is not possible or has not worked out, you can file a lawsuit in court in accordance with the Civil Code and Civil Procedure Code: for example, if you wish to claim compensation for harm suffered in the course of voluntary work.

Other public institutions

If your rights as a volunteer are restricted by law or otherwise, and you believe this is in violation of your human rights, you may also complain to the court, to the Ombudsman or, in case of discrimination, to the Equality Council

Complaints to international human rights bodies

If you believe that the violation of your rights has not been remedied by Moldovan institutions or courts, you can submit a complaint to international or European institution, such as the European Court of Human Rights or the UN Human Rights Committee.

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Last updated 22/11/2024