Cyber and technology facilitated domestic violence (CTFDV) is not well accounted for in the Bulgarian legislation, while academic and research evidence does not always adequately address the specificities of its manifestations in Bulgarian society.
“Invisible Data” aims to fill the gaps in research, civil society, and public spaces and lay the foundations for the identification and countering of CTFDV.
“Invisible Data” aims to empower Bulgarian civil society to recognise, raise awareness, and push for meaningful change with respect to cyber and technologically facilitated domestic violence.
Improve the ability of civil society organisations to recognise and address CTFDV
Provide meaningful and practical data collection tools for CSOs to generate CTFDV insights
Develop impactful recommendations based on the data collected during the project
Provide public access to up-to-date, high-quality CTFDV data to enable stronger understanding, better policies, and deeper future research
“Invisible Data” is centred around four key outcomes that deliver value for practitioner CSOs, policymakers, the research community, and the public.
Robust CTFDV indicators facilitating recurring data collection targeted at practitioner CSOs that work with victims of domestic and gender-based violence
Interactive Handbook to help CSOs communicate about CTFDV online, raise awareness of scientific findings, and use low-cost and free enabling resources
A selection of meaningful recommendations for improving the legal and institutional environment in Bulgaria for better protection of CTFDV victims
Open platform to access CTFDV data and key findings from the “Invisible Data” project to support the work of CSOs, policymakers, researchers, and campaigners
Structured meetings with civil society representatives in Burgas, Haskovo, and Sofia to co-create the CTFDV Indicators, validate the methodological approach to data collection, and ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of data collection on the ground.
A cross-sectoral final event to share the results of the “Invisible Data” project, exchange knowledge with CSOs working on CTFDV and related topics, promote positive changes to the legal and institutional environment, and support CSOs in networking, forming new alliances, and boosting their visibility.
With the financial support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women and the European Union. The views and opinions expressed, however, are solely those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Bulgarian Fund for Women, the European Union or the European Commission Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers. Neither the Bulgarian Fund for Women, the European Union, the European Commission, nor any of their respective structures or entities can be held responsible for these actions or outcomes.
Implementation period: January 2025 – March 2026
Funding organisation: Bulgarian Fund for Women (under the “FORCE” programme)
Funding source: European Union (project FORCE no. 101139756)
Funding amount: BGN 99 452 / EUR 50 849 (funding contract no. 24-PROP-000734)
Implementing organisation: The Counterintuitive Institute