Currently 14.7% of all people employed at the Bulgarian Armed Forces are women, Bulgaria’s Minister of Defense Nikolay Nenchev announced at the international conference: Women, Peace and Security. What they do. Why it matters? The female presence in Bulgaria’s army is one of the highest in Europe. Meanwhile, over 92% of the female soldiers are privates or sergeants. The countries should increase the female presence in their armed forces, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security Marriet Schuurman commented.