Sexism

Scared at Home and on the Street: The Realities of Women's Safety and Health in Bulgaria

A significant portion of Bulgarian women express feelings of insecurity within their residential areas. When asked about their comfort levels in venturing out alone at night, approximately four out of ten respondents, or 40.7%, admitted to feeling unsafe, while the remaining 54.3% reported no such concerns.

Bulgarian Unions Propose Ending Salary Secrecy Amid Workplace Rights Concerns

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB) is set to unveil a comprehensive report highlighting workplace rights violations, with a notable focus on gender disparities, particularly affecting women. In response, CITUB is proposing a directive aimed at eliminating salary secrecy in the workplace, advocating for greater transparency and equity.

Women in EU still earn 13 percent less than men

Women employed in the European Union are still earning 13 percent on average less than their male counterparts, the European Commission has said.

"This means that for every euro a man earns, a women will make only 87 cents," the commission said in a statement.

Looked at another way, women have to work more days in a year to attain the same annual salary level as a man.

Endru Tejt: Influencers, ‘Incels’, and Copycat Misogyny in Serbia

Employing hunting metaphors to discuss relationships and seduction, Gladovic's content is often merely a copy of Tate's; he mixes graphic misogyny with lessons through his 'Sygma Academy' on Discord, a popular social messaging app for gamers, where boys as young as 13 hear his tips on how to make easy money and "get the girl".

Gender inequality soars during disasters, report says

In the report prepared by the Women's Platform for Equality (EŞİK), it is emphasized that the prevalent gender inequality and discrimination deepen in times of disaster.

The report, which also includes the narratives and observations of EŞİK representatives in the region, commented that "gender even determines the places where women die."

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