Domestic and gender-based violence in Bulgaria. Methodology for Monitoring Policy and Institutional Practice

This publication is an analysis of the practical application, implementation, and evaluation of concrete legal, strategic, and policy measures set to counter the phenomenon of gender based and domestic violence in Bulgaria. Consequently, it shows how data, statistics and insights collected with respect to these types of violence could be interpreted and put into context. Ultimately, the methodology is intended to serve as a useful tool for experts, helping them identify and define acute challenges, key areas for improvement, as well as existing best practices.

Project “Development of monitoring methodology and national monitoring of policies and institutional practices related to domestic violence and gender-based violence in Bulgaria” is implemented by “Positive Personal Skills in Society” Foundation in partnership with Center for the Study of Democracy and Menneskerettighetsakademiet (Human Rights Academy), Norway with support of the Active Citizens Fund Bulgaria.