EU Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli will be the keynote speaker at a conference organized by the Ladies’ Forum Association in Sofia on Thursday, mottoed "The Power of Diversity: Changing the Stereotypes".
Dalli will present the EU requirements and legislative initiatives for rising to discrimination and stereotype challenges.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel and Ladies’ Forum Chairperson Diana Miteva will give the welcome remarks.
This year’s event will feature three panel discussions: European perspective and Bulgarian Implementation; Innovations & Inclusion – next steps and programs; and Changing the stereotypes.
Labour and Social Policy Minister Ivanka Shalapatova will present the implementation of EU law in Bulgaria, and Innovation and Growth Minister Milena Stoycheva will share the latest trends in equality and inclusion practices.
Austria’s Ambassador Andrea Ikic-Bohm will talk about her country’s experience in this field.
The panellists are expected to include Bulgarian MEP Sergei Stanishev, Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President Iliyana Raeva, and European Women on Boards CEO Kristen Anderson.
"The conference is intended to provide a platform for sharing ideas and experience to improve equality and inclusion in European society. The discussion will focus on key topics like combating stereotypes and removing barriers to equality. The idea is to achieve a tangible change in the business environment in Bulgaria," the organizers said.
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