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The killing of a woman in Bulgaria has reignited a debate about the country's domestic violence law, which rights activists and legal experts say desperately needs modernizing and has, activists warn, resulted in the deaths of dozens of women.

Petya suffered years of abuse at the hands of her husband before divorcing him. She is one of many victims of domestic abuse in Bulgaria, but the number is unclear. The government does not tabulate such statistics, underscoring what some say is a failure to take the issue seriously.

Several new publications by LSI members 23 Apr 2021 Several new publications were recently launched by La Strada International members. FLEX and Anti – Slavery International published with seven other UK based organisations a joint briefing  on access to work for survivors of slavery  and are calling on the Home Office to ensure that survivors of trafficking have access to work, which is vital in supporting their recovery and enabling independence beyond the National Referral Mechanism (NRM). Also promoting access to employment, Animus Association in Bulgaria and LEFÖ IBF in Aust...