
The GENDERDOC-M Information Centre was founded on 8 May 1998 and is the oldest non-governmental organisation actively advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) in the Republic of Moldova. During its existence, GENDERDOC-M has implemented more than fifty projects of different scale. They aimed at the realisation of organisation’s strategic objectives in various periods of its developments. The achievement of results was carried out by raising society’s awareness about sexual orientation and gender identity, lobbying interests and rights of LGBT in the state structures and international organisations, strategic litigation, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, promoting healthy lifestyle, carrying out social and cultural events, providing psychological and legal counselling to community members, maintaining support groups (for transgender individuals, HIV-positive gay men, elderly gay men, and family and friends of LGBT), working with professional groups (psychologists, sociologists, journalists, police, medical workers), etc.
The GENDERDOC-M Information Centre is a Board member and cofounder of the Nondiscrimination Coalition, member of the National Coordinating Council on HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, National Youth Council of Moldova, ILGA-Europe (the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association), and IGLYO (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Youth and Student Organisation).
The work of the Centre has been recognised in Moldova (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior Affairs, Human Rights Center, Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, etc.), as well as internationally (Council of Europe, European Parliament, representation of UN and OSCE in Moldova). The GENDERDOC-M Information Centre has been certified as an organisation of public benefit by the Ministry of Justice confirming the important role of the Centre in social work at the national level. In 2012 Centre received an award from the UN Office in Moldova for its “work on combating discrimination through litigation, advocacy and awareness raising activities”. The awards’ explanatory Memorandum says that the NGO “is the only organisation in the country defending LGBT rights at the national and international levels”. The experts called GENDERDOC-M “a national human rights voice, as well as a regional human rights leader in the field of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as well as combating discrimination more broadly”.
The GENDERDOC-M Centre is a democratic membership-based organisation. The annual assembly of its members is the main decision-making body. The assembly accepts new members, endorses the general direction of organisation’s activities and yearly financial reports and elects the seven-member Board and its Chairperson. The Senate in the person of its Chair directs the organisation between the general assembly meetings. The Senate approves organisational strategies designed by the staff and maintains the overall control over organisation’s finances, as well as it appoints the Executive Director. The Executive Director is engaged in the ongoing management of organisation: financial management, implementation of the organisation’s strategic directions of activity, recruitment and dismissal of employees and the current planning.
Organisational Structure
The GENDERDOC-M Centre is a democratic membership-based organisation. The annual assembly of its members is the main decision-making body. The assembly accepts new members, endorses the general direction of organisation’s activities and yearly financial reports and elects the seven-member Board and its Chairperson. The Board in the person of its Chair directs the organisation between the general assembly meetings. The Senate approves organisational strategies designed by the staff and maintains the overall control over organisation’s finances, as well as it appoints the Executive Director. The Executive Director is engaged in the ongoing management of organisation: financial management, implementation of the organisation’s strategic directions of activity, recruitment and dismissal of employees and the current planning.
In the organisation’s staff, as well as in the organisation’s Board, gender balance is respected. There are employed 40% of women and 60% of men (including trans person); the Chairperson of the organisation and the Executive Director are women. Staff members are people of various ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds. Non-discrimination principle is included in organisation’s employment and dismissal policy. GENDERDOC-M office is a safe space where visitors and staff members are welcome to freely express their identities.
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2018 - 2020
Mission of organisation
Creation of a favourable legislative, legal and social environment within society for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people by means of developing the LGBT community, awareness raising, advocating for rights, providing services and building organisation’s capacity.
Vision of organisation
External: A society open towards diversity where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are visible and enjoy equal rights.
Internal: A reputable human rights organisation promoting interests of LGBT people and responding to their needs.
We believe that:
Guiding principles and values
Chapter II. Strategic programmes of organisation for 2018-2020:
Organisational Capacity Building Programme
Outcome: GDM is a strong, professional and sustainable and gender-responsive organisation
Outputs:
LGBT Rights Lobby and Advocacy Programme
Impact: The level of homophobia and transphobia within society have decreased
Outcomes and Outputs:
LGBT Community Development Programme
Impact: Empowered LGBT community and their families
Outcomes and outputs:
LGBT Health Programme
Impact: Lesser spread of HIV/STIs among LGBT community and other MSM
Outcomes and outputs:
Environment-sensitive approach
Taking into consideration that environment protection is one of organisation's values, GENDERDOC-M intends to implement its three-year strategic plan applying environment-sensitive approach. All activities within this three-year plan will be implemented with the maximum reduction of activity-related waste and all activity-related purchases, including stationery, will be of ecological or recyclable origin.
Also, GENDERDOC-M management will do its best to approach its office to the greenest standards. At the moment, organisation applies the standard of waste separation, water and energy saving, to respecting which all staff have signed up. GENDERDOC-M's staff and volunteers share the principles of environmental sustainability and organise and participate in green area cleaning actions organised by various environmental initiatives.
BANK INFORMATION
Today, all services offered to the LGBT community and other stakeholders in Moldova, as well as in the post-Soviet space, by the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre are free of charge. Your donation can be of great importance for their further maintenance and development.
Bank information for transfers EURO
Name of Account: AO Information Center GENDERDOC-M
Fiscal Code: 1010620005634
Bank Name: JSCB “Mobiasbanca - Groupe Societe Generale” S.A.
Bank Address: Str. Stefan cel Mare 81 A, Chisinau, MD-2012, Republic of Moldova
Account Number: 2224710SV12630857100
IBAN: MD13MO2224ASV12630857100
Bank Transfer Code/SWIFT: MOBBMD22
Bank information for transfers USD
Name of Account: AO Information Center GENDERDOC-M
Fiscal Code: 1010620005634
Bank Name: JSCB “Mobiasbanca - Groupe Societe Generale” S.A.
Bank Address: Str. Stefan cel Mare 81 A, Chisinau, MD-2012, Republic of Moldova
Account Number: 2224710SV12130377100
IBAN: MD11MO2224ASV12130377100
Bank Transfer Code/SWIFT: MOBBMD22
Informaţii bancare pentru transfer MDL
Posesor cont: AO Centrul de Inforomaţii GENDERDOC-M
Cod fiscal:1010620005634
Denumirea băncii: BC “Mobiasbanca - Groupe Societe Generale” S.A.
Adresa băncii: Chişinau, Str. Ştefan cel Мare 81 А
Cont decontare: 2224710SV12252227100
IBAN: MD78MO2224ASV12252227100
Cod bancar: MOBBMD22
CONTACT INFORMATION
GENDERDOC-M Information Centre
Address: str. Valeriu Cupcea 72/1, Chişinău, Republica Moldova
Tel.: /373 22/ 288861, 288863
Fax: /373 22/ 280194
Web: www.gdm.md
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gdm.md