The Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) announces the launch of the national campaign "Care at Any Cost", which focuses on combating domestic violence and providing support for victims – women and children. The announcement was disseminated by the organization itself.
The initiative begins just days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is on November 25th. The campaign is planned to last until March 8, 2026. Within "Care at Any Cost", the Fund is organizing an information and donation campaign. A series of events are also planned, aimed at raising public awareness on the topic. The funds raised will be directed towards supporting crisis centers that provide temporary shelter and assistance to victims.
The donation campaign starts on November 17th and will continue until March 8, 2026. Anyone wishing to support women who have experienced violence.
On November 25th, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, representatives of the Fund will participate in the protest march "Not One More". Hundreds are expected to participate, united by a common cause. A conference of the Fund is planned for December 10th under the title "Between Statistics and Reality: Domestic Violence in Bulgaria Beyond the Numbers". It will be held at the House of Europe, in partnership with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Current data on the scale of domestic violence in Bulgaria will be presented at the conference. Politicians, diplomats, and organizations working on the front lines of the problem will participate in the discussions. The aim is to analyze the effects of legislative changes and opportunities for better protection and support for victims.
The data provided by the Bulgarian Fund for Women reveals a disturbing picture. In 2025, 22 women lost their lives at the hands of their partner or another close male relative. In 2024, the victims were at least 20. During the same year, over 53 thousand calls were made to the emergency number 112, with over half of them requiring the intervention of emergency medical services. Over 2500 crimes were reported, representing an increase of over 65% compared to 2023.
The BFW notes that there is still a lack of national statistics on cases of domestic violence in Bulgaria. Its creation is planned for the beginning of 2024 with the adopted amendments to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence (LPV).
The sociological study "Hear My Voice", conducted in June and focusing on the needs and attitudes of victims of domestic violence, reveals disturbing trends. 74% of the victims of domestic violence believe that state institutions are turning a blind eye to the violence. 70% disagree with the statement that victims of violence are protected.