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Vice Premier to be assigned fight against domestic violence

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“Domestic violence is an exceedingly grave problem, on a world scale, as was as in Bulgarian society, and it frequently remains within the family.  The exacerbation of this problem, especially in the conditions of pandemic, has made its resolution a priority,” said Minister of Justice Nadezhda Yordanova at a working meeting with experts from state institutions and NGOs.

Lena Borislavova, head of the political cabinet of PM Kiril Petkov stated that the fight against domestic violence is a cause backed by Premier Kiril Petkov and his entire cabinet. She added that a Vice Premier is to be chosen who will be assigned the fight against domestic violence. 



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