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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills (sometimes no prescription), IUD (device purchase only)
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| pills (sometimes prescription needed), IUD insertion
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required (usually)
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available upon request (up to 12 weeks gestation)
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Bulgaria]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
There are no travel restrictions related to HIV status, as of 2020.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=34 BULGARIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>


In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
In Bulgaria, there are an estimated 2800 adults living with HIV, which accounts for less than 0.1% of the population, as of 2017. Furthermore, the infection rate has decreased by 14% since 2000. It is estimated that about 87% of people living with HIV in Bulgaria know their status, and 43% of adults and children who have HIV are receiving ART. However, there are higher HIV infection rates in certain communities<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360374/ HIV epidemic in Bulgaria]</ref>, such as men who have sex with men (3.9%), prisoners (1.7%), and injection drug users (1.7%). It is estimated that around 0.3% of sex workers are living with HIV. One factor to consider is that HIV knowledge in Bulgaria tends to be low, with a little under 19% of young people (ages 15-24) holding  knowledge of HIV prevention.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/bulgaria UNAIDS - Bulgaria Factsheet, 2017]</ref>
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* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces pads and pantyliners.
* You can find '''pads/pantyliners''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces pads and pantyliners.
* You can find '''tampons''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces tampons.
* You can find '''tampons''' sold at a variety of stores in Bulgaria, from small stores to larger supermarket chains, such as Lilly’s and DM. There is also a local menstrual product company, called [https://palomita.com/en Palomita], which produces tampons.
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' sold in a variety of stores in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities. For example, in Sofia, you may be able to find menstrual cups sold at Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Ivan Denkoglu" 34), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 40), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Boris Hristov" 2), and Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Geo Milev" 34).<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> For a list of some other stores that may carry menstrual cups, you can check out the [http://www.meluna.bg/en/info/za-nas MeLuna listing page] for Bulgarian sellers.
* You can find '''menstrual cups''' sold in a variety of stores in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities. For example, in Sofia, you may be able to find menstrual cups sold at Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Ivan Denkoglu" 34), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 40), Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Boris Hristov" 2), and Аптека Ремедиум (ul. "Geo Milev" 34).<ref>[http://menstrualcupmap.com/ Menstrual Cup Map]</ref> For a list of some other stores that may carry menstrual cups, you can check out the [https://www.meluna.bg/menstrual-cup-meluna-bulgaria/ MeLuna listing page] for Bulgarian sellers. All pharmacies that sell menstrual cups in Bulgaria you can find  [https://meluna.bg/menstrualni-chashki-apteki/ MeLuna pharmacies]


===Costs===
===Costs===
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* National Hotline for Victims of Violence - Additional Info: operated by Foundation “Animus Association”: Number: national - 0800 186 76; international - 00359 800 186 76
* National Hotline for Victims of Violence - Additional Info: operated by Foundation “Animus Association”: Number: national - 0800 186 76; international - 00359 800 186 76
* Tourism Complaint Line (Sofia): Call 02/ 940 3003
* Tourism Complaint Line (Sofia): Call 02/ 940 3003
 
* [http://www.centrenadja.com/ Nadja Center Foundation]: This association helps women and children who have been victims of violence and abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Call +359 2 981 9300. E-mail: office@centrenadja.org
* [https://www.facebook.com/Centre-Nadja-298276110247911/ Nadja Center Foundation]: This association helps women and children who have been victims of violence and abuse, including physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Call +359 2 981 9300. E-mail: office@centrenadja.org


===Costs===
===Costs===
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* [http://www.safesex.bg/ Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association]: "The Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association (BFPA) focuses on advocacy, and on information and education activities for the whole community, but with a particular emphasis on young people. The organization runs comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care clinics in Sofia and other cities. The clinics function as training centres for health personnel and social workers. BFPA is working in close partnership with the government on a project designed to extend these facilities to other parts of the country." Call: +359 2 943 3052. Email: bfpa@safesex.bg
* [http://www.safesex.bg/ Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association]: "The Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association (BFPA) focuses on advocacy, and on information and education activities for the whole community, but with a particular emphasis on young people. The organization runs comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care clinics in Sofia and other cities. The clinics function as training centres for health personnel and social workers. BFPA is working in close partnership with the government on a project designed to extend these facilities to other parts of the country." Call: +359 2 943 3052. Email: bfpa@safesex.bg
* [http://crw-bg.org/ Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria]: "The CRW is a non-profit organization with mission to assist newly recognized refugees in the process of their initial adaptation and integration." Call: +359 87 676 6588. Email: office@crw-bg.org.
* [http://crw-bg.org/ Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria]: "The CRW is a non-profit organization with mission to assist newly recognized refugees in the process of their initial adaptation and integration." Call: +359 87 676 6588. Email: office@crw-bg.org.
* [https://bilitis.org/en/frontpage-2/ Billits]: "Bilitis works as an advocacy organization towards achieving elimination of all forms of discrimination and achieving equality for LGBTI people in Bulgaria."
* [https://bgfundforwomen.org/en/ Bulgarian Fund for Women]: "Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) is the only indigenous donor in Bulgaria that raises funds and gives grants to local NGOs working to advance women’s and girls’ rights, eliminate gender stereotypes, gender-based violence and discrimination, achieve gender equality in all spheres of life and make a social change." Address: 37B Parchevich Str., Sofia 1000. Phone: +359 2 986 47 10. Email: office@bgfundforwomen.org
* [https://bgfundforwomen.org/en/ Bulgarian Fund for Women]: "Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) is the only indigenous donor in Bulgaria that raises funds and gives grants to local NGOs working to advance women’s and girls’ rights, eliminate gender stereotypes, gender-based violence and discrimination, achieve gender equality in all spheres of life and make a social change." Address: 37B Parchevich Str., Sofia 1000. Phone: +359 2 986 47 10. Email: office@bgfundforwomen.org
* [http://www.bgrf.org/?lang=11 Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation]: "The organization works in the field of gender equality, prevention of domestic violence, reproductive rights and anti-discrimination by providing information, elaboration and production of researches, analyses and draft laws, conducting campaigns and lobbying for legislative changes, provision of training and consultations for professionals and working in wide networks in cooperation with other organizations, public institutions and experts." Address: 33 Vasil Levski Blv. 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria. E-mail: office@bgrf.org. Telephone: 02 963 53 57. Fax: 02 963 53 57. Mobile Phone Number: 0878 567 620
* [http://www.cwsp.bg/en/htmls/home.php Center of Women's Studies and Policies]: "CWSP continues and enhances the work on women's, gender and equal opportunities issues in Bulgaria and further develops new areas of expertise and activities. It implements its own or joint projects with similar domestic or international organizations." Address: Sofia 1000, 38 Tsar Asen street. Phone: ++359 2 981 04 73. E-mail: cwsp@cwsp.bg.
* [http://www.cwsp.bg/en/htmls/home.php Center of Women's Studies and Policies]: "CWSP continues and enhances the work on women's, gender and equal opportunities issues in Bulgaria and further develops new areas of expertise and activities. It implements its own or joint projects with similar domestic or international organizations." Address: Sofia 1000, 38 Tsar Asen street. Phone: ++359 2 981 04 73. E-mail: cwsp@cwsp.bg.
* [http://www.bawe-bg.com/en/index-en.php Bulgarian Association of Women Entrepreneurs]: This organization aims to stimulate women's entrepreneurship in Bulgaria.
* [http://www.bawe-bg.com/en/index-en.php Bulgarian Association of Women Entrepreneurs]: This organization aims to stimulate women's entrepreneurship in Bulgaria.
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====LGBTQ Resources and Organizations====
====LGBTQ Resources and Organizations====
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/bulgaria Equaldex Bulgaria]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Bulgaria. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Bulgaria and it is legal to change gender (but a surgery is required to do so). There are laws against employment or housing discrimination based on sexual-orientation or gender. However, gay marriage is not legal in Bulgaria.
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/bulgaria Equaldex Bulgaria]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Bulgaria. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Bulgaria and it is legal to change gender (but a surgery is required to do so). There are laws against employment or housing discrimination based on sexual-orientation or gender. However, gay marriage is not legal in Bulgaria.
* [https://bilitis.org/en/frontpage-2/ Billits]: "Bilitis works as an advocacy organization towards achieving elimination of all forms of discrimination and achieving equality for LGBTI people in Bulgaria."
* [http://glasfoundation.bg/projects/?noredirect=en_US GLAS Foundation]: "GLAS /Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society/ is a non-governmental organization which aims to deliver positive change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Bulgaria, ensuring full equality and protection from all forms of discrimination. "
* [http://glasfoundation.bg/projects/?noredirect=en_US GLAS Foundation]: "GLAS /Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society/ is a non-governmental organization which aims to deliver positive change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Bulgaria, ensuring full equality and protection from all forms of discrimination. "
* [http://deystvie.org/en/home-page-lgbt-deystvie/ LGBT Deystvie]: "Established in 2010, the youth LGBT “Deystvie” provides support and support to young homosexual, bisexual and transgender people, developing a self-confident LGBT community, and combating homophobia and illiteracy in society." Contact: Sofia, Luben Karavelov str.24 flor 1 apartment 4. Phone: +359-884 851. Email: info@deystvie.org
* [http://deystvie.org/en/home-page-lgbt-deystvie/ LGBT Deystvie]: "Established in 2010, the youth LGBT “Deystvie” provides support and support to young homosexual, bisexual and transgender people, developing a self-confident LGBT community, and combating homophobia and illiteracy in society." Contact: Sofia, Luben Karavelov str.24 flor 1 apartment 4. Phone: +359-884 851. Email: info@deystvie.org
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