The UN Pressures Bulgaria to Allow Gender Ideology In Schools

Bulgaria passed a law that prohibits the promotion of gender ideology in schools. Many progressive groups, including the UN, framed the law as “discriminatory against LGBT people” and called for its reversal. 

The law, passed by a large majority in parliament, serves as an amendment to Bulgaria’s Preschool and School Education Act and prohibits:

1. the imposition of ideological and/or religious doctrines;

2. the implementation of political and party activities;

3. carrying out propaganda, promoting or inciting in any way, directly or indirectly, ideas and views related to non-traditional sexual orientation and/or determination of gender identity other than biological.

The UN says that such a law would only exacerbate bullying against kids who identify as LGBT. Liz Throssell, UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson, said,

“We are deeply concerned by the signing into law of a legislative amendment in Bulgaria prohibiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and urge for it to be reconsidered in line with the country’s international human rights obligations. Addressing stigma and disinformation is critical to promoting acceptance and tolerance, and to building inclusive societies that respect and uphold the human rights of all.”

The truth is the law does not prohibit the discussion but rather the promotion and incitement of pro-LGBT ideas, a phenomenon that has taken Western schools by storm, propelling many parents to shift from public education to homeschooling. It is likely that this legislation came about as a reaction to the frequent and well-documented cases of Western teachers and school counselors encouraging kids to explore their sexual identity while the school administration hides such discussions from parents.

The idea that all sexual relationships are equally desirable and morally equivalent stems from a progressive ideology. So is the idea that changing one’s gender is possible and good. The Bulgarian people have a different ideology, namely the Christian Orthodox one. The Christian Orthodox doctrine has impacted Bulgarian culture which maintains that marriage can only be between a man and a woman and that one’s gender identity is tied to their biological sex. The UN is essentially asking Bulgaria to act contrary to their culture, tradition, and the teachings of the Orthodox faith and embrace secularism. 

A true concern for bullying in schools could be solved by a legislative act banning bullying in all of its forms. Kids need not be encouraged to embrace the doctrines of gender ideology to understand that insulting another person is bad. If they do not receive such education at home, the school can mandate that kids do not bully other kids in any circumstances and be held accountable when it happens. This would also cover bullying against kids who identify as LGBT.

However, the pressure from globalists to repeal the Act is not as much about bullying as it is about a cultural shift. Yet despite the pressure and “outrage” of the EU Commission and the UN Human Rights apparatus, Bulgaria seems to be standing its ground. 

Also, someone tell the mainstream media that protecting a traditional understanding of marriage and sexual relationships is not Russian disinformation. It is called the Christian faith.