Media Coverage
Supportive Environment Needed
‘Supportive environment is important to anyone.’ Participation of Dr. Radosveta Stamenkova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Association for Family Planning and Sexual Health, in the discussion forum ‘Emergency Demographic Situation’ of Darik Radio and ‘9 Months’ magazine, held on November 29, 2024.
Children Give Birth to Children: The Youngest Grandmother in our Country is 28 Years Old
Dr. Radosveta Stamenkova, Executive Director of Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association, infront of Bulgarian National Radio. “Family planning is about having as many children as you want and having them when you want them. There is a tendency to delay the birth of the first child. Marriages and births under the age of 18 are considered childish. Why …
When Children Give Birth
According to Eurostat data, Bulgaria and Romania are the countries with the highest percentage of underage mothers in the European Union. Every fourth mother under the age of 18 in the EU is Romanian. We closely follow our neighbor in this non-prestigious ranking. The problem of early marriages and births is extremely serious for Bulgaria, as cases of children who …
We can’t scratch the internet, but we can moderate
Dr. Radosveta Stamenkova, BFPA: Children in our country are among the most addicted to social networks. 34% of teens report playing online games every day. This is one of the alarming conclusions of the latest study on children’s addiction to social networks. The “Healthy Behavior in School-Age Children” study surveyed about 280,000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 in 44 …
Too early and too late pregnancy are two sides of the same thing
Dr. Radosveta Stamenkova on family planning, the biological clock and responsibility towards children … You are the Еxecutive Аirector of the Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association. Could something like family be planned and why is it important? Everything can be planned, although they say that the gods have the most fun with us humans when we start making …
Bulgaria and the Roma: Although Slow, Changes are Possible
Emi Baruh “You Bulgarians are rich, you have sinks with running water,” the Roma women said to mediators – the confidants of the people from the neighborhoods who explain, advise, reassure. They are a bridge and translator across cultures. … “Yes, we are ‘the ones with the IUDs.’ We provide IUDs through various community support centers. Because contraception is not …
You know, Radosveta
Informal talking of Samuil Petkanov with dr. Radosveta Stamenkova from BFPA and other people. Link to the recording (in Bulgarian): Ти си знаеш, Радосвета – Следобедният блок (darik.bg)
‘A click away’ – Free Psychological Support for Young People
A platform for free psychological support for young people – ‘A click away’ was created by students at the American University in Blagoevgrad and volunteers of the Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association Mia Hajdushka and Viktoria Nikolova. The idea was born after a study showed that accessible psychological support was a problem during the Covid pandemic. The whole …
How is the Right to Abortion Defined in Bulgaria and France?
The initiator of the entry of the right to abortion in the French constitution is the radical left party “Disobedient France”. A broad consensus has been reached in recent months. The draft law passed easily in the parliament. This was explained by the BNR correspondent in Paris, Yulia Taleva. She added that the project has unexpectedly received support in the …
“A click away” – free psychological help for young people in need
“A click away” platform was created by the students from the American University in Blagoevgrad, Victoria Nikolova and Mia Hajdushka, who are also volunteers at the Bulgarian Family Planning and Health Association (BFPA). Through the platform, anyone under the age of 25 can receive free psychological help from highly qualified psychologists online (and for Sofia residents, also in person). Consultations …
Prof. Boryana Parashkevova from BFPA for an initiative on the occasion of St. Valentine Day in Stara Zagora
The Regional Health Inspectorate in Stara Zagora together with us from the Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association and the Association of Medical Students are organizing a series of events dedicated to Valentine’s Day – February 14. Campaigns for free testing for HIV and AIDS will be held on February 13 and 14, and on the first day the …
”Mom, what’s a virgin?”: a Conversation on Teenage Sexual Culture
“A child comes home and asks his mother – “Mom, what does ‘virgin’ mean? – Mom gets a little excited and starts explaining about the hymen, about defloration, etc. with carefully chosen words. The child listens and asks again – “Then what does “extra virgin” mean?” In order not to fall into similar situations, it is better to answer the …