Laura Balbo | |
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 Laura Balbo at International Women's House, Rome in 2016 | |
| Minister for Equal Opportunities | |
| In office 21 October 1998 – 25 April 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Massimo D'Alema |
| Preceded by | Anna Finocchiaro |
| Succeeded by | Katia Bellillo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1933 Padua, Italy |
| Political party | Independent Left, Federation of the Greens |
| Alma mater | University of Padua |
| Occupation | Sociologist and politician |
Laura Balbo (born Padua, 30 November 1933) is an Italian sociologist and politician. A Fulbright Scholar, Balbo initially studied at the Universities of Padua and California, Berkeley before teaching at the Universities of Milan and Ferrara. She has also held visiting roles at Harvard University and the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has also served in the Italian Parliament, including holding cabinet positions under Massimo D'Alema between 1998 and 2000.