Bulgaria, Commission for Protection against Discrimination (2024), Annual report on the activities of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination in 2023, 31 March 2024.
Country
Bulgaria
Title
Bulgaria, Commission for Protection against Discrimination (2024), Annual report on the activities of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination in 2023, 31 March 2024.
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Year
2024
Publication type
Report - official data on incidents
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Not applicable - national level
Type of Institution
National human rights body
Institution
Bulgaria, Commission for Protection against Discrimination (Комисия за защита от дискриминация)
Thematic focus
Discrimination
Groups
General population
Key findings
The report underscores persistent challenges in addressing discrimination in Bulgaria. Key findings indicate that 33 % of reviewed cases confirmed violations of anti-discrimination legislation, with a marked increase in complaints from Roma individuals and other marginalised groups. The report highlights widespread hate speech, particularly targeting ethnic minorities, including Muslims, as a reflection of societal tensions. It also draws attention to the negative portrayal of these communities in media, which frequently aggravates discrimination and incites hate crimes.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
Mixed methods (a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches): reporting of statistics, such as the number of complaints, decisions, and percentages regarding discrimination cases, as well as thematic analysis of cases and testimonies from individuals affected by discrimination.
Sample details and representativeness
N/A - not applicable/available
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