Projects in Bulgaria

Domestic and gender- based violence in Bulgaria (2019-2022)

Lesetid: 1 min

Aim: Develop better mechanisms and tools to prevent domestic and gender-based violence in Bulgaria

Activities:
Conduct surveys about the functioning of the existing mechanisms to combat domestic and gender-based violence. HRA will contribute with Norwegian experiences

Partner:
PULSE foundation (Pernik, Bulgaria), Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD, Sofia, Bulgaria)

Funding:
EEA Grant.

Human Rights Challenges

According to the 2020 Universal Periodic Review from the United Nations, the human rights challenges in Bulgaria relates to, among others:

Discriminatory practices against women - stereotypical patterns regarding the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and society. High prevalence of domestic violence.
Harassment by police and ill-treatment during investigations, prosecute perpetrators.
Lack of protection of the rights for same-sex-couples.
High dropout rates in education.
Violent and discriminatory practices against children and adults with disabilities.
Roma children victims of segregation in the school system.