Feb 26, 2025 | news, Statements
attn’y Natasha Dobreva Where are the crisis centres and gender training? These and other questions will be put to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) on 4 March 2025 by the Council of Europe (CoE), an international governmental organisation. On this date, the...
Feb 19, 2025 | 20 years BFW, news
Behind many public causes lie deeply personal stories. However, we rarely hear about them, because human rights defenders prefer to talk about the battles they are fighting, not about themselves. I have had dozens—maybe even hundreds—of conversations with people...
Feb 3, 2025 | Force, news
A total of 32 organizations from 15 locations across Bulgaria will receive BGN 3,541,975 in funding under the Strong program to advance feminist solidarity and combat gender-based violence. The initiative will support civil society organizations working on the...
Jan 23, 2025 | 20 years BFW, news
In 2024, the Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) celebrates 20 years of advancing feminist causes. As part of this milestone, we are sharing 20 key moments from our history. Enjoy reading! *** hat happens when a group of young women come together with a mission to change...
Dec 20, 2024 | 20 years BFW, news
Diana Dimova often describes herself as a „guest from the future,“ as the causes and issues she advocates for are far ahead of the political and social development in Bulgaria. Being around her evokes a similar sense—she is a seemingly fragile woman with a calm and...
Dec 3, 2024 | Force, news
Bulgarian Fund for Women’s (BFW) FORCE program received 86 applications, requesting a total of BGN 8,891,950 for projects tackling gender-based violence. A full list of organizations that submitted proposals is available HERE (in Bulgarian). Organizations missing from...
