Humanitarian Focus
Up-to-date news for refugees, displaced persons, and migrants — legislative changes, institutional decisions, support programs, and new initiatives affecting their status and rights.
The Council of Europe with a critical appeal: Urgent measures for refugee children in Bulgaria
International experts are calling for a comprehensive reform in the care of unaccompanied minor refugees, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to their protection and integration.
British courts challenge the deportation of refugees to Bulgaria
Human rights organizations are triggering a large-scale legal dispute regarding the treatment of refugees in Bulgaria, calling into question her status as a safe country.
Refugee Centers in Sofia: Urgent Expansion amid Critical Capacity
The State Refugee Agency plans to increase accommodation places to 5000 due to extremely high occupancy and growing migration pressure.
Psychological support for Ukrainian refugees: Bulgaria expands social programs
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy is taking extensive actions for psychosocial integration of Ukrainian citizens, increasing funding and opening new counseling centers across the country.
Ukrainian Refugee Children: Digital Learning Instead of Bulgarian Classrooms
A study reveals challenges facing the educational integration of Ukrainian children in Bulgaria, with over 60% preferring online platforms to traditional learning.
New Zealand with a revolutionary approach to refugee policy by 2028
The New Zealand government introduces a strategic migration quota of 1,500 people annually, which aims to provide predictability and humanitarian support in managing refugee flows.
European Plan for Migration Centers Outside the Union Borders
EU Interior Ministers are developing a revolutionary approach to managing asylum applications by creating external-territorial hubs to alleviate migration pressure.
Language training opens new horizons for refugees in Bulgaria
Over 1,500 people with international protection status completed language courses, which significantly improves their opportunities for social and professional integration into Bulgarian society.
A revolutionary model helps refugees find work in Europe
International organizations IOM and UNHCR launch an innovative "Train-to-Hire" program that will support the professional integration of refugees through targeted training and direct connections with employers.
A New Center Helps Ukrainian Refugees in Plovdiv
The International Organization for Migration is expanding its support for Ukrainian citizens by opening a specialized information center in Plovdiv with comprehensive social integration services.
The state supports Ukrainian refugees with over 2 million leva
The government allocates significant funds for humanitarian aid to Ukrainian citizens with temporary protection, covering their critical social needs.
Social Integration: Bulgaria Expands Support for Ukrainian Refugees
The government is taking extensive measures to support Ukrainian citizens, offering a comprehensive package of social services aimed at their full adaptation and professional realization.
An innovative approach to supporting unaccompanied minor migrants
The State Agency for Refugees is undertaking a revolutionary pilot project aimed at comprehensive social integration and protection of unaccompanied foreign children through large-scale inter-institutional cooperation.
Refugee Solidarity: How a Ukrainian Transforms Trauma into Hope
Anastasia from Odesa, who survived the war in Ukraine, becomes an active driver of humanitarian support for refugee children in Bulgaria, demonstrating an exceptional example of civic engagement.
Ukrainian doctors get a chance for professional realization in Bulgaria
Thirty medical professionals from Ukraine successfully passed the diploma recognition procedure, which opens the door for them to practice the medical profession in Bulgaria during the ongoing war.