The project will contribute to raising awareness on the fundamental rights of refugees, subsidiary protection holders, persons with temporary protection, persons seeking international protection and migrants in accessing and being integrated into the labour market. FAR will work to increase the knowledge and awareness of jobseekers and workers on their own labour and social security rights by conducting information sessions and individual consultations with refugee and migration law lawyers, social mediators, employment mediators. In addition, FAR will develop an interactive map of different service providers to support the project beneficiaries. An awareness raising campaign on employment of refugees and migrants will be carried out.
Information sessions on access to employment for refugees and migrants in Bulgaria
- FAR carried out an information session in Sofia within the project Access to employment for refugees and migrants on 30 October 2024. More than 35 participants took part.
- On December 10, 2024, FAR held an information session on employment for refugees in Sveti Vlas, Burgas region. The event was attended by 20 participants.
An information session by the Employment Office and FAR lawyers on employment: opportunities and rights was carried out on 27 February in person and via Zoom. Altogether there were 50 participants: 22 persons at the FAR office in Dobrich and 28 persons online.
The Foundation for Access to Rights – FAR, with the support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women and the European Union, has launched the #"Giving a Chance" and #TurnAChanceIntoSuccess campaigns, dedicated to the topic of employment for refugees and migrants in Bulgaria. The campaigns feature inspiring stories of employers and people of refugee and migrant backgrounds who are already successfully working and building a new life in our country. Refugees and migrants bring knowledge, skills, and potential that enrich our society. These are stories about a second chance — a chance to start over, to show your abilities, and to be valued.
Watch videos with employers – as part of the media campaign #GivingAChance.
Watch videos with job seekers – as part of the media campaign #TurnAChanceIntoSuccess.
Also, read our newsletter - #GivingAChance.
The project is realised with the financial support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women and the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the Bulgarian Fund for Women, the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither BFW, nor the EU or EACEA can be held responsible for them.