DR. IVANKA SHALAPATOVA, PhD

DR. IVANKA SHALAPATOVA, PhD

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

Ivanka Shalapatova is the Minister of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Dr. Shalapatova holds a PhD in social activities management and organization with a thesis on the Implementation of European Union Policies for Early Childhood Education and Care in Bulgaria. An internationally recognized expert on early childhood development, social support and protection of children and families, she was a long-time Executive Director of the For Our Children foundation and the first Bulgarian executive director of The European Children's Trust.

Dr. Shalapatova was vice-president and member of the International Foster Care Organisation, and took part in developing the United Nations Child Rights Connect.

Dr. Shalapatova is a Presidential Award winner for her contribution to children's rights. She has been acknowledged by the Council of Europe for her role in adopting the new Strategy on Children's Rights.

Sessions

Socially Responsible Leaders (10:10 - 10:30)