European and national equality civil society networks and organisations react to the portfolio of the Commissioner-designate for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Brussels, 23 September 2024 In light of the recent unveiling of the new European Commission, European and national equality civil society networks and organisations wish to express their shock and dismay over […]
The RADIRIGHTS project continues its efforts to raise awareness about Disinformation by holding a third round of meetings by Center Amalipe in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Batak village and the town of Strazhitsa. Between October 2023 and January 2024, three meetings with parents and local residents were organized in each of these locations. The main objective of […]
In its 2023 Rule of Law Report, the European Commission draws attention to the flawed interpretation of EU law in Bulgaria, which results in limited access to funding for CSOs: Stakeholders reported that it is difficult for CSOs to obtain EU funding (through state agencies dealing with EU funds) as they are considered commercial entities and […]
European Commissioners Helena Dali (Equality) and Vera Jourova (Values and Transparency) discussed the implementation of policies for equality, inclusion and participation of the Roma, as well as the difficulties facing the use of European funds with non-governmental organizations from the “Roma Civil Monitoring” consortium in Bulgaria. The meeting was held online on February 22. Along […]
The European Commission has set up a group to consult civil society organizations on Roma issues. The group will include Roma and pro-Roma organizations active at European level. They will advise the European Commission on key decisions related to Roma equality, inclusion and participation policies. The group will be coordinated by the DG for Justice. […]