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Bulgarian Helsinki Committee The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee is a nonprofit legal and advocacy organization for the protection of human rights.

It is the oldest and largest human rights NGO in the country, founded in 1992.

07/08/2026

💭❤️ “I dream of living in a Bulgaria where our differences don't divide us, but make us better off as a society.” Iveta is one of the lawyers in our legal defense program. Right next to her is Aya, who often graces the office while her human fights for justice on behalf of our clients.
📅 Every year, Iveta and her colleagues at the BHC consult hundreds of people who turn to us for help. Our team feels the suffering and the injustice they face, which is why we’ve chosen to act. Because we believe in the rule of law and every person’s right to live a protected, dignified life, we are ready to jump in and defend these rights.
❓ What cause are you passionate about? What do you believe in, and what values are you ready to take a stand for?
👉 Share with us by taking our survey, “Why do you love Bulgaria, and how can we make it a better place?". Find it on our website or linked here in the comments.
The BHC’s campaign ✨I love my rights! I love Bulgaria!✨ engages people to talk more about what brings us together, rather than giving in to divisions or hatred. Change always starts with our own actions. Tell your friends and loved ones about your dreams for Bulgaria, and find others who share your passion by using the hashtag
We’re always happy to hear from you! ❤️

30/07/2026

🇧🇬 🇺🇸 Sophia from the USA, one of our newest team members, chose Bulgaria as her home because of the people here. ❤️ She arrived 16 years ago for a Fulbright ETA exchange, but the generosity, curiosity, true friendships and family she found along the way ended up changing her plans. They’re why this is the place where she continues to live and work today. The mission of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee is one she holds close to her heart: defending the rights and dignity of every person in Bulgaria, the country she loves. ❤️
Which causes brought you to Bulgaria? What are some changes you'd like to see?

1️⃣ Fill out our survey: https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY
2️⃣ Share and talk about it with your friends! Change starts with us.
3️⃣ Join our campaign, ✨I love my rights! I love Bulgaria! ✨ and find others who support your favorite causes. You can do that by sharing videos/photos on Facebook or another platform using the hashtag

We can’t wait to hear from you! ❤️

27/07/2026

☕ TV presenter Maria Tsantsarova openly criticized the former government last December, appearing on screen with a coffee mug whose slogan read, “TIME TO MAKE REAL CHANGE”. She was immediately dismissed by her employer, a national broadcaster. Rather than being silenced, she founded an independent media platform with the financial support of Bulgarian citizens. Talk about real change!
On a recent visit to the EU Parliament, Maria recorded this message for us, sharing her belief that Bulgaria is a place where people value tolerance, mutual support and diversity. With our whole hearts, we couldn’t agree more! ❤️
What are your values? What are some positive changes you want to work towards?
👉 Tell us in our survey, part of the BHC campaign, “I love my rights! I love Bulgaria!” 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY
✨ Share your message too by tagging us and using the hashtag .

23/07/2026

What are our dreams for our country's future? Yoan Ivanov, part of the BHC team, talks about the kind of Bulgaria he wishes to see: a place with respect for human rights, rule of law and an inseparable bond with Europe. 🇪🇺 That vision is deeply embedded in our organization’s mission to protect the dignity and rights of every person in Bulgaria. Sharing our hopes and dreams for the future is a small action we can take to get there together. ✊
We really want to hear from you! Take the BHC survey and tell us why you love Bulgaria and what changes you’d like to see. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY
Our campaign ✨ “I love my rights! I love Bulgaria!” ✨ is open to everyone who wants to share their dreams for Bulgaria’s future. Create your own message, then tag us and use the hashtag

16/07/2026

Did you know we celebrated our 34th birthday this week? 🎂 Krasimir Kanev is one of the BHC’s founders and the true embodiment of our history. ❤️ If you’re curious about a significant event in the Bulgarian human rights movement, you’d better ask Krasi. His passion stems from deep connections with people, particularly those needing our support the most.
What are you passionate about? 🔥 What cause would you dedicate your life to defend? 👉 Tell us in the survey https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY and join the conversation about how we can work together for change.
✨I love my rights! I love Bulgaria!✨

13/07/2026

Connectedness drives Nadezhda Tsekulova, our Director of Communications & Campaigns. 🔗🔗🔗 Part of the movement to establish a National Children's Hospital, she's making our country a better place to live by making sure that every child has access to quality healthcare. ❤️🧒

What are the causes closest to your heart? What drives you, and what changes can we make together for Bulgaria to become a better place for all of us to live? Fill out our survey here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY. You can also find it on our website in both English and Bulgarian.

09/07/2026

"I love Bulgaria for its people…" ❤️ Adela Katchaounova, attorney and co-chair of the BHC, answers the question, "why do you love Bulgaria and how can we make it a better place?" for our new campaign. ✨ Join us in saying "I love my rights! I love Bulgaria!" Fill out our survey to help us make big changes together. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vbeWwY

🔸 The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee has long emphasised that developing a clear housing policy is critically important to...
25/06/2026

🔸 The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee has long emphasised that developing a clear housing policy is critically important to ensuring the rights of children and families affected by forced evictions.

📍 Today, Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Natalia Efremova, reaffirmed this position by calling on civil society organisations to advocate more actively for the adoption of a national housing strategy.

⚠️ Recently, the BHC also submitted its observations on this issue to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, in connection with the European Court of Human Rights' judgment concerning the eviction of Roma residents from the village of Voyvodinovo in 2019.

See our observations in the comments.

🇪🇺 We did not expect to be asked to comment on DARA / Darina Yotova’s victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 😃👩‍🎤 Early...
18/05/2026



🇪🇺 We did not expect to be asked to comment on DARA / Darina Yotova’s victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 😃

👩‍🎤 Early on Sunday morning, just hours after Bulgaria’s stunning Eurovision victory, we received an inquiry from Denmark’s . It turned out that European fans of the contest were concerned both about the economic instability in our country and about signals from the new government that it intends to pursue conservative policies incompatible with Eurovision’s values of inclusion, the promotion of diversity and equality.

🇧🇬 We believe that the strong support DARA received from Bulgarians at home and around the world is yet another proof that the majority of people in Bulgaria share European values and feel an inseparable part of the European family. That is why we look ahead to the upcoming hosting with optimism ❤

🔗 link to the article, in Danish 🇩🇰, in the comments.

📸: Hannibal Hanschke/Ritzau Scanpix

These 6 pillars must drive change for Roma and Travellers across Europe, identified by the Council of Europe Commissione...
09/04/2026

These 6 pillars must drive change for Roma and Travellers across Europe, identified by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights at the start of ! month:
1️⃣ Confront racism: To progress, we must tackle the racism in our societies.
2️⃣ True partnership: We must do better work with Roma and Travellers.
3️⃣ Celebrate diverse cultures to break through the wall of indifference.
4️⃣ Never forget: Remembering and educating on the Roma Holocaust and past injustices, such as forced sterilisation, is crucial.
5️⃣ Go local: Very often, meaningful solutions depend on bridging national initiatives at the local level.
6️⃣ Choose hope: Every Roma and Traveller child’s dream deserves a fair shot.
✊ We cannot stand by while Europe’s largest ethnic minority still awaits equality and justice. Together, we must strive to deliver on their human rights.
Read more in "The Unheard 12 Million" by the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty. 👇

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