As part of the information campaign of the PROTECT project, members of the RTP team met with young people, participants in the Academy for Leaders of the Arete Youth Foundation on March 4, 2024 .
During the meeting, the representatives of the youth council of the foundation discussed issues related to domestic violence in Bulgaria. The growing number of cases of domestic violence is a social problem that does not find an adequate solution, both in terms of legislation and prevention. According to young people, it is necessary for the media and society to pay more attention to socio-economic conditions, which are a critical factor in domestic violence against women. At the same time, they also shared concerns about the often one-sided presentation of cases of domestic violence among vulnerable groups, which reinforces existing stereotypes and attitudes in society related to the perpetrators and victims of the crime. But all participants are convinced that education is the most important way to overcome these prejudices and to create a social and cultural environment in which everyone is equal and has an equal chance for development.