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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