The independence of the People's Advocate Office from the authorities, broad responsibilities, expert support and the "A" status of the National Human Rights Institution make the PAO one of the few viable tools to influence the human rights situation in Transnistria. The presence of the People's Advocate Office in the Transnistrian region is ensured by the activity of the Representation in Varnita. Thus, the People's Advocate Office ensures increased accessibility for its beneficiaries, who live in the administrative-territorial localities on the left bank of the Dniester and in the municipality of Bender, as well as for the representatives of the civil society in the region. In 2019, the Varnita Representation of the People's Advocate Office received 195 complaints, out of which 174 (89%) from persons domiciled in the territory not controlled by the government. Right to freedom of movement Only in 2019 the Reintegration Policies Bureau registered 91 incidents involving force structures in the high security area, of which 35 regarding the installation of mobile checkpoints by Transnistrian "law enforcement bodies" and 12 cases regarding the restriction of free movement of citizens through the so-called police, customs and border guard posts. Forced enlistment in the "Transnistrian armed forces" In 2019, de facto authorities in Tiraspol continued to forcibly incorporate young people for long-term service into the so-called "Transnistrian armed forces". Unfortunately, the constitutional authorities react late, only after the young people are placed in the barracks in Tiraspol. Right to health The People's Advocate appreciates the efforts of the constitutional authorities and external partners who contributed to ensuring the access of citizens residing in the administrative-territorial localities on the left bank of the Dniester and Bender municipality to the health care system of the Republic of Moldova. Thus, in the localities bordering the Transnistrian region within the program of confidencebuilding measures, with the support of international partners, there were built / renovated Centers of Family Doctors which ensures the access of people living on the left bank of the Dniester to health services. 66

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