1. POLICIES ORIENTED TO EQUALITY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN IN BULGARIA
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2. Since 2004, in Bulgaria are operating: 1
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 The Equal Status of Women and Men Legal Act, 2017
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3. Gender Equality Index at EU level Bulgaria moves 10 points ahead in comparison with 2015.
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4. 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

5. 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
25,3
29,2
28,5
31,7
30,2
Culture, sport and entertainment
18,5
18,9
16,1
7,9
8,4

6. 56% female doctors and 44% male
MB of BuMA 15 members – 3 women
Doctors in Bulgaria
Number doctors
Average age (years)
Total
31859
52.6
Women
17 991
52.64
Men
13686
52.56

7. 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
1916

8. Bulgaria has continued to pursue a coherent policy towards increasing women's 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.

9. Thank you for your kind attention. Dr
Thank you for your kind attention! Dr. Neli Nesheva - member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association