Policies for Gender Equality in Bulgaria - Initiatives and Progress
Explore Bulgaria's initiatives for gender equality, including the National Council on Equality between Women and Men, the Gender Equality Index, and efforts to reduce the gender pay gap. Discover priority areas and statistics on women in various sectors like healthcare. Learn how Bulgaria is striving for equality in decision-making and changing gender stereotypes in public life.
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POLICIES ORIENTED TO EQUALITY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN IN BULGARIA
Since 2004, in Bulgaria are operating: 1. National Council on Equality between Women and Men (NCEWM) to the Council of Ministers 2. National Strategy for Promoting the Equality of Women and Men 2016-2020 3. The Equal Status of Women and Men Legal Act, 2017
Gender Equality Index at EU level Bulgaria moves 10 points ahead in comparison with 2015.
Priority Areas: Ensuring an equal degree of economic independence for women Gender Differences in Pay and Income Reduction Promoting equality between women and men in decision- making processes Struggle on gender-based violence and protection and support for victims 5.Changing gender stereotypes in different spheres of public life 4
DIFFERENCE IN PAYMENT BY GENDER According to Eurostat data for 2016, the gender pay gap in Bulgaria is 14.4% (15.4% in 2015 ), which however is below the EU average of 16.2%. Economic activities 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total 12,2 14,0 12,7 12,9 14,2 13,2 Human health and social work 30,2 25,3 29,2 28,5 29,2 31,7 Culture, sport and entertainment 5 18,5 18,9 16,1 13,2 7,9 8,4
56% female doctors and 44% male MB of BuMA15 members 3 women Doctors in Bulgaria Number doctors Average age (years) Total 31859 52.6 Women 17 991 52.64 Men 13686 52.56 6
Women doctors by age Total number Total 13868 over 70 y 1648 61 to 70 y 5027 51 to 60 y 6914 41 to 50 y 3391 31 to 40 y 1928 till 30 y 7 1916
Bulgaria has continued to pursue a coherent policy towards participation in the labor market and an equal degree of economic independence, reducing gender pay gap and income, promoting equality between women and men in decision-making, striving against violence and changing gender stereotypes in society in different spheres of public life. increasing women's 8
Thank you for your kind attention! Dr. Neli Nesheva - member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association 9
