CERD (2023), Concluding observations on the combined twenty-third to twenty-fifth periodic reports of Bulgaria, CERD/C/BGR/CO/23-25.
Country
Bulgaria
Title
CERD (2023), Concluding observations on the combined twenty-third to twenty-fifth periodic reports of Bulgaria, CERD/C/BGR/CO/23-25.
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Year
2023
Publication type
Research evidence/report
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Not applicable - national level
Type of Institution
UN body
Institution
Bulgaria, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Thematic focus
Racism & xenophobia
Groups
Migrants Roma & Travellers
Key findings
The Committee raises concern about the persistence of racist hate speech and hate crimes against migrants and minorities in Bulgaria, including in the media and Internet, as well as in political parties. It notes underreporting of racist hate crimes and continous discrimination, racial profiling and excessive use of force by law enforcement officials against individuals and groups, including ethnic minorities and migrants, in particular Roma.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
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Sample details and representativeness
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