Press Release. The March for Life 2026: “Solidarity for Both” / For Life magazine no 15, 2026

A message about real support for mother and child, before and after birth

The 16th annual March for Life will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Bucharest and other cities across Romania and the Republic of Moldova, marking the conclusion of the Month for Life campaign, held between March 1 and 31. Under the theme Solidarity for Both, this year’s edition highlights the need for real support for both mother and child, before and after birth, as a shared responsibility of society.

The March for Life is the largest annual pro-life event in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Its purpose is to raise awareness and foster solidarity with pregnant women and their children who face difficult circumstances. Through its message, the event encourages community responsibility and the development of tangible support that addresses the concrete needs of mothers and children.

This year’s theme expresses solidarity with both the pregnant woman facing a difficult decision and her unborn child. The message also emphasizes the role of those around her—partners, family members, friends, and community members—who choose to be present, to support, and not to judge. Solidarity is understood not as a slogan, but as responsibility and care expressed through real support and concrete solutions. In many cases, women are not seeking to give up, but to find a viable path forward, and timely support can change their life trajectories and restore their confidence.

The March for Life is a civic initiative open to the whole of society, built on respect and shared responsibility. The event is open to all who wish to express solidarity and willingness to support women, children, and families when support truly matters. Participation represents a form of civic engagement through presence and commitment, bringing together individuals and communities united by concern for life and social responsibility.

The March for Life is organized in a non-political and non-denominational framework. It does not call for the legal prohibition of abortion, does not support in any way the exclusion of women, and promotes dignity and respect for women and children at every stage of life, encouraging community involvement as a response to difficult realities.

This commitment also involves adapting public policies to the real-life circumstances faced by pregnant women. Therefore, we present a series of proposals aiming to provide concrete support for pregnant women and appropriately recognize their contribution to society.