Educators Targeted for Opposing Anti-LGBT Law
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/educators-targeted-for-opposing-anti-lgbt-law Educators Targeted for Opposing Anti-LGBT Law VARNA, Bulgaria – Bulgarian teachers have reported receiving threats after signing a petition opposing a recent law that bans "LGBT propaganda" in schools. Many educators are attributing these threats to the far-right Revival party, which spearheaded the legislation. Revival's leader, Kostadin Kostadinov, announced on August 22 his intention to file a report with the Prosecutor’s Office against educators who have opposed the new law. Controversial Law Sparks Protests Across Bulgaria The law, passed on August 7 with support from pro-European parties, has ignited protests in Sofia and other cities. The amendment to the education code prohibits "propaganda, promotion, or incitement" of LGBT ideas in schools, but does not provide further specifics. Pro-reform groups, including the We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-...