OSCE Mission organized first Public Lecture in 2015 for students from Gagauzia

On 14 May 2015, the OSCE Mission to Moldova started a series of public lectures at Comrat University, as part of the project supporting participation of youth from Gagauzia in public and political life.

The first lecture brought together 35 students from Comrat and Ciadir-Lunga, and executive director of NGO Contact Center Serghei Neicovcen. Neicovcen shared his views on how members of national minorities can improve their competitive chances on the Gaguzian as well as broader Moldovan labor market.

This event is part of a year-long project implemented by the OSCE Mission to Moldova jointly with Comrat-based non-governmental organization Pelerin-Demo. The aim is to broaden Gagauz youth’s knowledge about opportunities to be involved in public life and civil society within the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, as well as with its interaction with the central authorities.  During the year, two more public lectures will be organized for students with the diplomatic community, experts and other persons of interest.