The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in Moldova is implementing measures to improve educational access for Roma children, including reserving 10% of school places for them and introducing special quotas for higher education admissions.

Participation of Roma children in education has increased significantly, with primary and secondary school enrollment rising from 1,114 to 2,029 students between 2023-2026, and vocational education enrollment increasing from 33 to 76.

MEC is launching an Accelerated Education Program to reintegrate out-of-school children and is collaborating with UNICEF and other organizations to enhance educational support and promote Roma culture and identity.

The numbers seem exceedingly low for the entire country…

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