The Bulgarian Commission for Protection Against Discrimination addressing discrimination based on Disability
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Equality Bodies’ capacity to engage with civil society and cooperate with rights-holders ensures that the needs of people with disabilities are heard and considered, ultimately leading to equality and better living conditions.
The Commission for the Protection against Discrimination received a complaint from the SNC “Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus – Bulgaria”, a non-governmental organisation uniting parents and relatives of children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. The organisation lamented the lack of adequate urological care for children with this condition, which could endanger their lives.
The Commission advocated for better access to healthcare for children with Spina bifida Hydrocephalus in the country. Subsequently, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) submitted a decision adding this medical condition to the list of those for which medical products, medical devices, and dietetic foods are paid for by NHIF. This result is a clear step forward in better living conditions and equal access to adequate healthcare for people with disabilities in Bulgaria.
Are you interested in knowing more about how Equinet and Equality Bodies address discrimination based on disability?
- In 2022 Equinet held a webinar series “Equality Bodies building their capacity on psychosocial disabilities and mental health issues” with the objective to enhance the capacity of Equality Bodies through exchanges with rights holders and peer exchange regarding psychosocial disabilities and persons with mental health issues.
- Read more bout the work of our Members: The Cypriot Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights ensuring the rights of people with disabilities – Equinet
- Upcoming: 2025 Equinet Seminar: Addressing challenges and opportunities posed by AI for persons with disabilities and older persons (as presented in the 2025 Equinet Work Plan). Stay tuned!