Founded on the freedom of a multi-ethnic people to choose its own way of life, the country pays more than just lip service to human rights. Youth groups [0] are active promoting reform. And as an important step in the right direction, Pridnestrovie unilaterally acceded to the most recognized standards of human rights [0] and the protection of minorities.

Pridnestrovie's Constitution, [0] the supreme law of the country, is a modern document committed to the fundamental principles of multi party democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. The nation itself was founded on minority rights [0] at a time when ethnic minorities were being mistreated, [0] beaten and tortured as a result of government-sponsored hate language. Some of that still happens today [0], and human rights groups in Pridnestrovie watch with concern what goes on in Moldova on the other side of the border: A country which has failed to build democracy and where torture is rampant. [0] [ More ] [0]

Pridnestrovie was criticized by Moldova for allegedly closing schools, [0] however, it later turned out that they were pawns in a political game by Communist Party politicians from Chisinau (more on that here. [0])

From the point of view of the population in Pridnestrovie, they often feel that their small country is being discriminated against. Youth groups have protested against what they perceive as OSCE bias [0] and a refusal to normalize relations with Moldova through what is the obvious peaceful solution: A free and fair, democratic vote [0] to let the people have a say.

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UNITED NATIONS: UN Human Rights charters signed [0] Pridnestrovie's has acceded to the world's most important human rights treaties. The country's parliament has ratified the International Pact on Political and Civil Rights, the European Convention on Fundamental Human Rights and Liberties, the Convention for the Prevention and Suppression of the Crime of Genocide, and the International Pact on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights...[more] [0] RELATED SUBJECTS: People: Profiles and views [0] Myth and misconceptions about life in Pridnestrovie [0] Democratic choice and citizens' participation [0] Elections: Free, fair, open + transparent [0] Freedom! [0]

READ MORE: International Tribunal faults Moldova for 1992 massacres [0] The findings of the 1993 International Tribunal squarely put the blame at Moldova. It was found to have committed serious violations of the Geneva Conventions relating to Victims of War, such as rape and torture of civilians and intentional killings of civilians, including women and children....[more] [0] Also on human rights: Moldova: Model to follow ... or human rights disaster? [0] Censorship in Moldova: Pridnestrovie's media banned [0] Moldovan schools in Pridnestrovie [0] Background facts: Mistreatment of ethnic minorities in Moldova, 1988-92 [0] Referendum on independence or federation with Moldova [0] Pridnestrovie: Founded on minority rights [0] Human rights treaties signed, ratified by parliament [0] Pridnestrovie's Constitution [0]