The Equal Opportunities Committee (CUG) is a collegial and parity-based body, composed of both trade union representatives and administration representatives in equal numbers, ensuring gender balance within the committee. The President of the CUG is appointed by the Agency.

The CUG’s role includes proposing, advising, and monitoring initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of equal opportunities, enhancing workplace well-being, and combating discrimination.

The main activities of the CUG are:

• Promoting organizational well-being, ensuring the physical and moral integrity of employees.
• Encouraging equal access and professional growth opportunities for all Agency staff, regardless of gender, religion, personal beliefs, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
• Developing work-life balance policies to support employees in managing their professional, personal, and family responsibilities.
• Preventing and combating discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying (mobbing) through proactive measures.
• Organizing initiatives on equal opportunities and preventing marginalizing and discriminatory practices, involving relevant stakeholders. 
   

COMPOSITION OF THE CUG