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In 2020 there are still no state policies and measures to reduce inequality, discrimination and violence to LGBTI persons (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) in Bulgaria. Many people keep hiding their sexual orientation including from their family and friends. Тhe main goal of the project is to increase the number of people disapproving of hate speech or aggression against LGBTI persons. We will achieve the goal by raising public awareness and knowledge about LGBTI persons in several ways: public campaigns to shatter the stereotypes and myths about LGBTI persons and "gender" persons in order to get to know them better, decrease fear and increase acceptance; stir a broad discussion about the topic and change of attitudes; training workshops for journalists to raise their knowledge about the topic and their objectivity in covering it; promote active citizenship though training sessions for community spokespeople and their advocates; exchange of experience with partners from Norway to boost the capacity; raise public awareness about the social policy in Norway through involvement of Norwegian experts in media events. The project is targeted at the general public, journalists, LGBTI persons, their parents and advocates. Partnership between 4 organizations is planned: GLAS and Bilitis will help reach as many LGBTI persons as possible who can be empowered and trained in public speaking. In addition, GLAS also has experience in carrying out information campaigns with proven effect and has established contacts with the media and the institutions and Bilitis has a long-standing experience in working with groups. The Association of European Journalists has thorough observations of the stereotypes and issues the project will address and will help attract and train journalists from its national network. Oslo Pride will contribute with its extensive experience in communication and work with the media including dispelling myths about child policies in Norway.