News from Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation
On 30 November 2006 Sofia Municipality, the Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF) and the women’s association to VMR organized a Fundraising Concert for the repair of the Shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence.
With a Decision №653 of the Sofia Municipality Council on 27 July 2006 a building for shelter for women and children survivors of violence has been provided to BGRF for 10 years. In order the shelter to start functioning properly a repair is needed.
For those who would like to donate money for the repair the bank details are:
United Bulgarian Bank (OBB)
Account holder: Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation
5 Sveta Sofia Str, Sofia 1040, Bulgaria
IBAN: BG64UBBS80021092086119 in BGN
SWIFT: UBBSBGSE,
Source: BGRF’s website
Boiko Borissov - mayor of Sofia and Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation organised a special press-conference against domestic violence. The press conference was held at Sofia municipality, official hall - November 22, at 1.00. p.m. After the adoption of the Law on Protection against Domestic Violence in 2005 the state is engaged to provide prevention and protection of victims of domestic violence and hence the cooperation between the municipalities and NGOs is of a high importance.
The Press-conference follows the Agreement signed by Sofia Municipality and Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF) for join actions directed to prevention and protection of domestic violence. In July Sofia Municipality donated to BGRF a building to open a shelter for women and children – victims of violence. Additionally, BGRF with the active cooperation of Sofia Municipality and the Ministry of Interior opened 3 centers for free of charge consultations for victims of domestic violence in Sofia.
Source: Sofia municipality’s website; BGRF’s website
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