Victory for the LGBTI+ people in Bulgaria
At today’s sitting, 28 July 2023, the Parliament passed a law amending the Penal Code, which provides for heavier penalties for crimes committed with the motive of the victim’s sexual orientation.
The people in Bulgaria are becoming more accepting of LGBTI people
The public opinion of Bulgarians on LGBTI people, family and gender issues is still dominated by traditional stereotypes, but although slowly, skeptical opinions are changing, mainly because of people’s personal experience and contact with the topic.
A donation campaign for Rainbow Hub’s new home is launched
In 2021, at a trans community event, a presidential candidate and his followers attacked the LGBTI+ community center, Rainbow Hub. This devastating act left the community without a safe space for almost two years.
Other News
Postcard for the MPs in the Bulgarian Parliament
Near the end of 2018 GLAS Foundation sent a postcard to the 240 MPs from all political parties in the Bulgarian Parliament on the occasion of the World Human Rights Day celebrated on December 10th.
More than 10 000 people showed up for Sofia Pride 2021
After a break in 2020, on June 12, Sofia Pride finally took place physically, attracting the largest number of visitors in its history.
GLAS Foundation’s autumn ball will celebrate love
We are just a few weeks away from The GLAS Foundation’s third ball, which will celebrate the fall, prepare us for the winter and give credit to the diversity of talents of the local and international LGBTI community.
Recent Projects
“Rainbow Hub Without Borders”
Community Voices
“Mom, I Have to Tell You Something” (Video, online)
GLAS Campaigns
Now we can! (video, outdoor and online)
Same-sex couples living together (alone or with children) can be counted as one household in the national census in 2021. On this occasion, GLAS Foundation launched a video campaign with the participation of the favorite actress of many Bulgarians –
Crimes and incidents against LGBTI people in Bulgaria in 2020 (video and online)
In October 2020, Ivelina realized that there was an inscription in large black letters on the facade of her apartment, which read:
Latest Videos
stophate.bg
100% of Bulgarians are a minority of some kind, and no one is insured by hatred on the basis of this sign. Do not be indifferent: react to the hate speech and the crimes motivated by it. Find out more at stophate.bg
Attitudes Towards LGBTI People in Bulgaria – 2018
Data is from a national representative survey conducted in Bulgaria in the period August 9 – September 11, 2018 by the THB BBSS amongst 1 000 people.
Glamortal Kombat Ball
GLAS Foundation organised the first ball in Bulgaria – Glamortal Kombat Ball, based on a model of the ballroom culture. A total of 17 participants in 6 different categories voted in front of an audience of over 100 people in the National Student House – Sofia.
Different People, Equal Rights
Everyday LGBTI people face disrespect for their rights and different forms of discrimination. In response to this trend, the project “Together for the Rights of LGBTI in Bulgaria” reveals the personal stories of several inspiring personalities who are not afraid to show their true colors.
