The national identity, security, future hope and wellbeing of young people living in the unrecognised state of Transnistria

Transnistria is a de-facto state located between the Moldova and Ukraine border that has been stuck in a frozen conflict with Moldova over its sovereignty for over 30 years. We conducted interviews with young people living in the region to gain an understanding of their sense of national identity, feelings of security, hopes for the future and overall wellbeing. Participants shared their views on the difficult times experienced in the region as a result of the war in neighbouring Ukraine, while also sharing on difficulties associated with securing stable employment and general economic challenges.