National Individual Consultancy for the development of the regulatory framework on tutorship and guardianship

UNICEF Moldova

This consultancy is aimed at developing a comprehensive Regulation on tutorship and guardianship of the child in accordance with the newly adopted legislation. Relevant international standards, with focus on ensuring the wellbeing and the best interests of the child in the legal representation, custody and legal responsibility, will be duly considered along with the findings and recommendations of the above-mentioned UNICEF supported exercises. The draft regulatory framework will be consulted with MHLSP and will be subject to a validation meeting with relevant stakeholders.

The objectives of this consultancy are to conduct a review of laws and regulations related to guardianship, tutorship, legal representation and legal responsibility in the Republic of Moldova and to develop a Regulation on tutorship and guardianship of the child and, if relevant, propose updates to other relevant regulatory documents.