The project Migrant Women Are Strong: A Holistic Approach to Combating Gender-Based Violence focuses on the protection, empowerment, and support of migrant and refugee women in Bulgaria who are at risk of gender-based violence. 

The project includes: 
(1) Research and Assessment: Analyzing the legal framework, policies, needs of the target group, and their access to protection services. 
(2) Recommendations and Advocacy: Developing policy recommendations and advocating for legislative changes. 
(3) Community Engagement: Working with the migrant community to raise awareness, empower women, sensitize men, provide social services, and refer victims to appropriate support. 
(4) Raising Public Awareness: Engaging the local community by creating a broad coalition of NGOs and service providers, conducting a communication campaign, and organizing a socially engaged exhibition. 

This holistic approach ensures protection and access to services for migrant and refugee women while fostering a shift in attitudes toward gender-based violence within both migrant and local communities. It also seeks to engage policymakers in driving sustainable change. 

Timeline: December 2024 – June 2026 
Funding: Bulgarian Fund for Women