FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Center of Legal Aid - "Voice in Bulgaria
National Network
Bulgaria
Address
ul. Triaditza 5B, fl, 2, office 226 1000 Sofia BulgariaCountry
BulgariaCity
SofiaStreet address 2
ul. Triaditza 5B, fl, 2, office 226Telephone
+359889688506E-Mail (2)
zut@abv.bgYear of Establishment
2007Contact Person1
Zornitza GetchevaJob Title 1
Co mmunication expertContact Person 2
Diana RadoslavovaJob Title 2
Founder and a laywerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
CLA has an executive board and about 15 staff members - lawyers, communication expert and a fundraiser . We are project based financially covered, mainly by EPIM program. Some other source of financing are small international or national funds. Projects we work currently are focused on alternative on detention, regularization of migrants and refugees, providing legal aid for those seeking asylum in our country . We have seminars and educational modules for administration actors working on the field, 1st line, from Migration service, detantion centers and alike. CLA have elaborate very steady partnership net as we are very recognized in the sector. Our main partners are national authorities, NGO -s from the sector. One of our international partner is International coaltition of Detention, PICUM , EPIM , MsF and we are constantly extending the net.Mission and Objectives
PRO BONO PUBLICО – FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD Our goal is to guarantee the respect of the human dignity of migrants, refugees, foreigners, and to contribute to their empowerment and independence. Our mission is to promote and defend the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups on the territory of Bulgaria, by providing legal aid and conducting advocacy. We provide pro bono legal consultations to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, as well representation in administrative and judicial proceedings at the national and European levels. We provide free legal consultations and hold group information sessions for foreign nationals held in detention in Bulgaria. We conduct advocacy campaigns and activities aimed at establishing institutional and judicial practices, as well as legislation, that are in accordance with international and European standards, and at changing of public attitudes. We conduct research in the area of migration and migration policies and their implementation. A guiding principle in our work is the supremacy of ALL human rights and the respect for them, and non-discrimination on the basis of nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender or other characteristics. In carrying out our mission we are independent from any political, state, religious or corporate interests and influences.Main Projects / Activities
Providing legal aid for migrants, refugees, those seeking asylum and humanitarian protection; Working on introducing alternatives to detention of migrants and vulnerabe people crossing the border in search of pretection, advocacy human rights and dignity as well as access to legal work for migrants being in a "limbo" position (regularisation), campainging and working for ease the procesures for recieving status of those leaving in procedures.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
As a partner for promoting cultural diversity, as a partner in providing and advocating for protection, access to education and normal living condition fo kids and youths from migrant families, as a chanel for AnnaLindh valuesWhy do you want to join the ALF Network?
We share common vision for the need of constand education and advocacy of human right , diverity and cultural exchange. We see these as a constant activity for promoting positive change at the society and state actors regarding the vulnerable groups.Additional Information
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