Entry #12573: Censorship of LGBT issues in Bulgaria

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RegionBulgaria
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusState-enforced
Start Date(unknown)
End DateJan 1, 1990
DescriptionDuring the communist era in Bulgaria, which lasted from 1946 to 1990, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968.

During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse.
Sourceshttps://www.rferl.org/a/bulgaria-lgbt-police-union/31914055.html
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  • Status is not correct "Hello! A guy from Bulgaria here! Sadly, The National Assembly voted a change in the education law that prohibits "propaganda, promotion or incitement in any way, directly or indirectly, of ideas and views related to non-traditional sexual orientation and/or the definition of gender identity other than biological" in schools (as per today 08.07.2024) You can also see the committee and House consideration and passage of the bill here: https://www.parliament.bg/bg/bills/ID/165582 Here are some other news sources from Bulgaria and the EU: https://www.dnevnik.bg/bulgaria/2024/08/07/4660685_deputatite_zapisaha_v_zakona_kakvo_e_netradicionna/?ref=home_mainStory https://www.ilga-europe.org/press-release/bulgaria-passes-anti-lgbti-propaganda-law/ https://bilitis.org/en/"

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DescriptionDuring the communist era in Bulgaria, which lasted from 1946 to 1989, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968.

During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse.
During the communist era in Bulgaria, which lasted from 1946 to 1990, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968.

During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse.
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During the communist era in Bulgaria, which lasted from 1946 to 1989, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968. During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse. 1990, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968. During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse.

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DescriptionDuring the communist era in Bulgaria, which lasted from 1946 to 1989, the government promoted a highly controlled and regulated society, which extended to matters related to LGBT rights. Homosexuality was criminalized under Article 157 of the Bulgarian Penal Code, which remained in place until 1968. During this time, discussions or expressions of LGBT-related topics were generally suppressed, and any attempt to advocate for LGBT rights could face censorship and persecution by the government. This was part of the broader censorship and control exerted by the communist regime over various aspects of society, including the media, literature, and public discourse.
Sourceshttps://www.rferl.org/a/bulgaria-lgbt-police-union/31914055.html