The Equality Committee (Comitato Unico di Garanzia – CUG) is a parity committee that supports all groups at Politecnico di Torino: faculty members, administrative staff members, research fellows and students. The duration of its mandate is determined by the Statute (art. 17, paragraph 3). The function of the Committee is to promote equal opportunities of work and study for all. To this end, it implements measures to prevent and oppose all forms of discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, personal and political convictions, disability and age. The committee can make proposals, offer advice and conduct assessments. Information on the initiatives promoted by the CUG is available on the dedicate section of the University web site. The Committee has one student representative, selected from among the representatives of the Academic Senate and the Board of Directors. The composition of the Equality Committee is set out in article 17, paragraph 2 of the Statute: the CUG current President is Cristina Coscia and the Vice-President is Paola Vigliani. To contact the CUG write an-email to: cug@polito.it    
Upon proposal of the Committee, the Rector appoints a Confidential  Counsellor (Consigliera di Fiducia), who does not belong to the University. He/she has the task of providing advice and assistance to staff and students in any case of sexual or moral harassment or discriminatory behaviour. The role of the Confidential Counsellor has been established in accordance with the Code of Conduct for the protection of the dignity of female and male workers and students at Politecnico di Torino.  
To contact the Confidential  Counsellor write an-email to: consigliera.fiducia@polito.it