How can it help you

Legal aid  

The BHC provides legal assistance to individuals with human rights cases in specific areas of expertise, including representation before domestic and international courts. Anyone can submit a written complaint to BHC’s lawyers, which will be handled confidentially and free of charge. You can find more information about legal assistance on BHC’s website.         

Activities

  • Human rights monitoring
  • Research and policy analysis
  • Legal aid to victims of human rights violations, including representation of clients before domestic and international courts
  • Expert opinions both locally (to government, parliament, media, educational institutions, courts and others), as well as internationally
  • Advocacy for change, ranging from raising public awareness to specific policy or legislative change
  • Organization of round tables, focus groups and trainings for lawyers, ministry officials and the judiciary, lecturers, students and other interested groups.
  • Participation in expert panels and working groups focusing on legislative reforms

More information & Contacts

bghelsinki.org
bhc@bghelsinki.org
+359 2 943 4876
 
The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC)
7 Varbitsa Street
1504 Sofia 
Bulgaria

Last updated 17/03/2024