Balgarianovinite.com The Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) marked the 20th anniversary of its establishment with an official ceremony attended by senior state officials, institutional representatives, and public figures, highlighting the Commission’s role in protecting human rights, promoting equal treatment, and fostering an accessible environment.
Opening the event, CPD Chair Elka Bozhova described the institution as an example among equality bodies due to its broad powers in human rights protection. She said the Commission has reached institutional maturity over the past two decades and has contributed to restoring justice in numerous cases, including improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Bozhova also called for legislative amendments to further strengthen the Commission’s work, particularly regarding functional immunity under the Protection against Discrimination Act.
As part of the anniversary ceremony, the CPD presented awards recognizing efforts to build an accessible environment. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) was honoured for improving accessibility at its headquarters and supporting the Accessible Bulgaria campaign. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev noted that the installation of an elevator and access platforms has made the agency’s central building accessible, while efforts continue to improve access across its nationwide network of press clubs. Awards were also presented to the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and the Burgas Municipality for their contributions to accessibility.
In her congratulatory address, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said the Commission has established in society the understanding that discrimination is unacceptable and has no place in a democratic state governed by the rule of law. She described the CPD as a symbol of the protection of citizens’ rights and emphasized its contribution to promoting equal opportunities and equal treatment in Bulgaria, as well as its growing experience and international recognition.
In a message marking the anniversary, President Iliana Iotova said the Commission has demonstrated that equal treatment is a cause that requires sustained efforts and joint initiatives. She highlighted the CPD’s role in protecting citizens, promoting inclusion, countering hate speech, and upholding European democratic values, and expressed appreciation for the work of its current and former members. Commission for Protection against Discrimination Marks 20th Anniversary 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-02-17 21:10:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law
