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"New Policies for Future Mothers"  is a project that builds on our team’s previous work as an informal collective, focused on promoting humane treatment, informed choice, and access to quality care in Bulgarian maternity wards. Main Activities Within the framework of the "New Policies for Future Mothers"  project, the WomanUp Foundation is implementing several key activities: Collecting data  through interviews and surveys with pregnant and birthing women across Bulgaria to i

This training program, part of our Women for a Green Future  project, is designed for anyone who wants to understand the impact of climate change on women’s health and develop skills for sustainable activism. Training and Mentoring Support The initiative includes training sessions and individual mentoring consultations , providing knowledge, practical tools, and a network of like-minded individuals for developing feminist climate projects. In-person Training in Sofia, October

The project “Our Bodies, Our Boundaries”  aims to develop a model for the prevention of gender-based violence in maternal healthcare  for lesbian, bisexual, and queer people. What Problem Does the Project Address? Many lesbian couples and non-binary individuals still face barriers to safe, respectful, and professional reproductive healthcare , including: Discriminatory practices and language Institutional homophobia or lack of competence Insufficient knowledge and training am

We are launching two additional free training courses  focused on the reproductive and patient rights of pregnant women in Bulgaria, with a special emphasis on supporting Roman women. What’s Coming Up? The training sessions are interactive and include discussions, role-playing, and practical exercises. Key topics covered include: Women’s and human rights during pregnancy and childbirth Informed consent – what it is, how it is given, and when it can be withdrawn Care with resp

In Bulgaria, many women approach motherhood not only with excitement and hope but also with fear and anxiety about accessing respectful, informed, and safe maternity care. Our national survey of nearly 700 women, along with 50 in-depth interviews, revealed a serious, systemic crisis in the treatment of pregnant women during check-ups, childbirth, and hospital stays. Violated Rights and Lack of Awareness The results highlight alarming trends that contradict basic human rights

Connecting Silent Voices is an international creative collaboration between BILOURA Intercultural Arts Collective (Italy), DanceBeyondBorders (Malta), WomanUp (Bulgaria), and Artpolis (Kosovo). The project focuses on one of the most invisible, painful, and socially stigmatized issues: the marginalization and exploitation of women in the sex industry. Why is this project important? Sexual exploitation remains shrouded in silence—institutionally, socially, and personally. Women