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R.I.W.E. Foundation, ‘Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria: Risks of Vulnerability, THB/GBV and Exploitation, Access to Support and Perceptions of 2027 Transition’, 2026
Abstract
This analytical report presents the results of an online survey conducted among 454 Ukrainian refugees residing in Bulgaria between 25 November and 03 December 2025. The study examines patterns of vulnerability, labor exploitation, trafficking in human beings (THB), gender-based violence (GBV), online risks, access to services, institutional trust, and perceived risks linked to the planned end of the EU Temporary Protection regime in March 2027.
The sample consists predominantly of women (92.3%), most of whom are of working age and living with children or extended family members. Respondents are geographically concentrated along the Black Sea coast – mainly in Varna, Burgas, and Nessebar, although the survey also reached several groups in Plovdiv through peer-to-peer sharing. Most participants have lived in Bulgaria for more than one year, providing insights rooted in direct experience with the national labor market, social services, and local institutions.
