Protesters sent messages of solidarity with persecuted journalists during the event “We Write in the Name of Those Who No Longer Can,” held today in front of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau. Organizers expressed support for silenced journalists and reaffirmed the importance of free expression and independent media, especially amid global wars and waves of disinformation.
Participants held signs commemorating journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty or suffered persecution for speaking the truth.
“We especially think of our colleagues in Ukraine—dozens of journalists were killed in this war—and of those in other countries who went to the front lines and never returned. We also remember those sentenced in Russia for daring to speak out and who can no longer publish,” said Nadine Gogu, Executive Director of the Independent Journalism Center.
The demonstrators also denounced disinformation and Russian propaganda.
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“Through these messages, we continue to expose disinformation, fake news, and Russian propaganda that harm not only Moldova but many other countries in Europe and worldwide,” Gogu added.
Organizers collected all messages and announced they would send them to the Russian Embassy as a symbolic response.
“We will send these messages to remind them that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are essential rights, without which a free society cannot exist,” Gogu emphasized.
Speaking about Moldova’s internal situation, Gogu acknowledged that the country’s press faces significant challenges—discrediting campaigns, online harassment, limited access to information, and financial hardships. Still, she stressed that conditions in Moldova remain better than in many other states.
The organizers held the event for the fourth year in a row, reaffirming civil society’s ongoing commitment to the values of free and responsible journalism.