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“Philanthropy for Women’s Rights” Webinar on the International Day of Women
Philanthropy literary means to love the humankind and this love can have the form of donating to various causes. Social change is to challenge and to change for the long run the structures, the written and unwritten laws of our society and the societal norms, which are the reason for many (systemic and deep) inequalities. Thus, philanthropy for women’s rights is the strategic investment in girls and women who work to overcome the social inequalities and achieve gender equality and who are the ones driving social change.
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Analysis: Possible Solutions for Achieving Gender Equality in Bulgaria
Overcoming the barriers hindering the full development of women and girls in Bulgaria, solving the specific problems mentioned in this analysis and achieving real gender equality will not only bring concrete political, economic and social benefits for the Bulgarian state but will also lead to positive changes at the level of personality, family, community, society.
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Implications of physical and sexual threats in the Bulgarian Vice PM Simeonov’s Declaration against the European MP Ska Keller
The declaration, published by the National Front for Salvation of Bulgaria party – member of the United Patriots, government’s official coalition partner, condemns Keller’s interference in the Bulgarian domestic affairs, describes her as having “inadequate looks” during the protest and calls her a “green djihadist”. What is more disturbing, however, are the implications of physical and sexual violence one can find in the declaration.
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The Dark Side of the Net: Cyberstalking
Currently, one in five women in the European Union have experienced stalking since the age of 15 – our author has been a victim herself. Nevertheless, not all EU countries have a clear definition of stalking. But what are the effects of cyberstalking on the victim? What are the current investigation practices and tendencies in Bulgaria? And what needs to be done to tackle the issue?
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Call for Applications for the Women’s Human Rights Training Institute, 2016-2017
The WHRTI provides the participants advanced and in-depth knowledge and practical exercises on women’s human rights protection in the three areas noted above. The WHRTI improves their practical skills in writing and advocacy for development of strategic litigation in the region both at the national and international levels through the use of regional and universal human rights mechanisms such as the European
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