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The Bulgarian Section of the International Bioethics Network in cooperation with
The World Medical Association, at the Faculty of Public Health "Prof. Dr.
Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD, Medical University – Sofia, invites all students to
are taking part in the celebration of this year's World Bioethics Day 2025 on the theme:
"Respect for Cultural Diversity", which will be held on October 17, 2025.

World Bioethics Day is a global celebration of the Universal Declaration of
Bioethics and Human Rights, adopted on 19 October 2005 by the General Assembly of the
UNESCO.

Invitation to participate

Students from all majors at the University can participate with:

• Essay
• Art poster
• Science Poster/Poster
• Photo
• Short video (up to 1 minute)

Deadlines:

• The deadline for submitting written essays, artistic posters, scientific posters, photos or short videos (up to 1 min.) is until September 30, 2025.
• Poster session: October 17, 2025

Evaluation and awards

A committee of lecturers and members of the Bulgarian Section of Bioethics, Faculty of Public Health "Prof. Dr. Tsekomir Vodenicharov, MD" will determine the winners in the various categories. 

The prizes include:

• Cash prizes
• Certificates for the winners

How to participate

Essays, artistic poster, scientific poster, photo or short video are
send to the following address: bioethicsday@foz.mu-sofia.bg

P.S. Please, before preparing material for participation, read the Guidelines for
Bioethics for the principle of "Respect for cultural diversity and pluralism"
the following link: https://foz.mu-sofia.bg/wp-content/uploads/2019/Bioethics_3.pdf

We are waiting for you!