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A new project was launched with the financial support of the German Embassy in Chisinau. It is implemented by the Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims "Memoria" (RCTV Memoria) in partnership with the National Administration of Penitentiaries (NAP), Ministry of Defense (MD), General Police Department (GPD) and the General Carabineer Department (GCD).

The project "Joint efforts for justice, peace and life with dignity - a need and requirement of nowadays" has been adapted to the context of the crisis caused by COVID-19 and aims to: improve the capacities, skills and strengths of Human Rights defenders, relevant professionals from state institutions and civil society, for prevention of torture and gender-based violence, for better support to victims, for their efficient in the rule of law, gender equality, peace and justice; implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (UNSCR 1325).

The project includes the following work directions:

1. Organizing on-line support groups, supplies and trainings materials provided for relevant professionals on trauma and documentation of torture and violence (medical doctors, psychologists, lawyers, Human Rights defenders, who are working with victims of torture and violence);
2. Psycho-social programs and support for women, victims of torture and gender-based violence, including women with young children in detention (penitentiary no. 7 “Rusca” and penitentiary no. 16 “Pruncul”);
3. Combating the gender-based violence in police, army and in the penitentiary system through public awareness building, trainings, adapted and improved Action Plans on Implementation of the UNSC Resolution 1325. In this context, 4 public institutions were selected: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, The National Administration of Penitentiaries, the National Police Department and the National Carabineer Department;
4. Organizing Capacity building / workshops sessions for professionals and “gender units” from the 4 institutions mentioned above.
5. Organizing public events / project visibility activities, including promotion of Gender equality, Human Rights, Justice and Dignity.

We would like to mention that RCTV Memoria is the single institution that provides rehabilitation to victims of torture, inhuman and / or degrading treatment in the Republic of Moldova, as well as victims of gender-based violence (including domestic violence) and comprehensive care (medical, psychological, social and legal). We are confident that this project, based on a beautiful and productive collaboration, will achieve the proposed objectives and remarkable results!