Canary Islands Government Forms Equality Committee

Purpose and Establishment

• The Canary Islands government has formalized the creation of the Equality Committee for the region's General Administration.
• The objective is to promote gender equality within its public sector.
• The committee was established during a session on April 13, 2026.
• It will oversee the implementation and monitoring of the Sectoral Equality Plan (PIAG) for 2026-2029.
• The committee aims for active participation from:
  • government departments
  • major unions

Background and Context

• This move follows the government's approval of the PIAG in December 2025.
• The PIAG includes provisions for:
  • institutional participation
  • detailed objectives for advancing equality

Composition and Operation

• The Committee will include representatives from:
  • key administrative bodies
  • unions
• The director general of public function will act as the president.
• The committee emphasizes that it will operate within existing budgets.
• Meetings are scheduled to occur at least twice a year.

Significance and Impact

• The formation of this committee reflects broader regional efforts to:
  • promote gender equality
  • improve working conditions across public services
• It signals a stronger government commitment to:
  • actively develop and monitor equality policies
  • impact thousands of public employees
  • potentially influence policies for residents across the islands.