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Bulgarian Women's Participation in Parliament & Government: A Feminist Mobilization Case Study

Explore the evolution of Bulgarian women's participation in parliament and government from 1976 to 2005, focusing on feminist mobilization and the challenges faced. Delve into the case study on combating trafficking in human beings through legislative changes and the impact on women's representation in electoral lists during the 2005 general elections.

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Bulgarian Women's Participation in Parliament & Government: A Feminist Mobilization Case Study

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  1. EGGPRAGUE JUNE 2005FEMINIST MOBILISATION THE BULGARIAN CASE

  2. WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN BULGARIAN PARLIAMENT 1976-2005

  3. WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT 1976-2005

  4. CASE STUDY “TRAFFICKING” • Bulgaria is “primary country of origin for trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation”. Yet it is also a transit and destination country. • In accordance with the signed agreements and declarations and after a number of discussions in 2002 a team of experts presented to the parliament a “Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Act”. • The legislation was passed in May 2003 without any serious obstructions or intensive parliamentary debates. • The new law opened space for implementation of secondary legislation.

  5. PRESENCE OF BULGARIAN WOMEN IN ELECTORIAL LISTS GENERAL ELECTIONS 25 JUNE 2005 BSP – Bulgarian Socialist Party UDF – United Democratic Forces NMSS – National Movement Simeon the Second MRF – Movement for Rights and Freedom DSB – Democrats for Strong Bulgaria BNU – Bulgarian National Union

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