The Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights is organizing a webinar on 11 November 2025 to present the findings of the report “Strength in the Shadows: Equality as a Driver of Sustainable Business.”
The report presents the results of the first study of its kind in Bulgaria applying the Gender Benchmark methodology of the World Benchmarking Alliance. The research analyses publicly available information on the commitment, policies, and practices of Bulgarian companies in the areas of gender equality, diversity, and the prevention of gender-based violence. The analysis identifies key gaps, good practices, and concrete recommendations for better integrating the principles of equality and human rights into corporate governance.
The companies included in the report were selected based on specific criteria, including: signatories of the Diversity Charter; companies that have endorsed the Women’s Empowerment Principles; the Top 100 Employers for 2024 according to the Career Show ranking; and companies that demonstrate active policies promoting inclusive workplaces and the prevention of violence and harassment.
Agenda:
14:00 – 14:15 | Opening
Olya Peneva – Director, Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights
14:15 – 14:30 | Methodology of the Study and Its Application in the Bulgarian Context
Diana Georgieva – Expert in European projects and women’s rights and researcher
14:30 – 15:00 | Presentation of the Report “Strength in the Shadows: Equality as a Driver of Sustainable Business”
Milena Stateva – PhD in Sociology, social psychologist and process consultant, lead author and analyst of the report
15:00 – 15:30 | Discussion and Closing
The event will bring together representatives of key stakeholders – business, academia, institutions, and civil society organisations – to discuss the report’s findings and possible steps toward building a fairer and more sustainable work environment in Bulgaria.
The webinar will take place on 11 November 2025, from 14:00 (EET), online via Zoom. Please register in advance at: https://bfbhr.org/subitie/sila-v-syanka/ A participation link will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form.
The event will last approximately 90 minutes and will include a presentation and a discussion session. The working language is Bulgarian. For additional information, please contact Olya Peneva at info@bfbhr.org.
