Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 6 October 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, publishing the Joint Resolution of 29 September 2026 of the State Secretariats for Equality, Foreign Affairs, European Union and Justice |
|---|---|
| Publication | 15 October 2026 |
| Entry into force | 15 October 2026 |
| Affected parties | Experts in human rights, gender-based violence and victim protection who wish to apply to GREVIO |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Application deadline | 15 working days from 15/10/2026 |
| Maximum number of applications | Up to 3 |
| Submission email | candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es |
| Expiring mandate | 31 May 2027 (10 GREVIO members) |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-21508 |
Spain has a window of just 15 working days for experts in human rights, gender-based violence and victim protection to submit their candidacy to the GREVIO Expert Group of the Council of Europe. The call, published on 15 October 2026 through a joint resolution of four State Secretariats—Equality, Foreign Affairs, European Union and Justice—responds to the expiration of the mandate of 10 GREVIO members on 31 May 2027.
Spain can designate up to 3 applications. The process is public and transparent, with clear requirements for integrity, competence and independence. This is not an internal call for civil servants: it is open to any expert who meets the profile, as long as they do not hold decision-making positions in gender-based violence policies that would create a conflict of interest.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution sets the procedure for selecting applications that Spain will present to the Council of Europe to renew part of the GREVIO group (Group of Experts on combating violence against women and domestic violence). The key points of the procedure are:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Moral integrity | High moral integrity, accredited in the documentation |
| Technical competence | Human rights, gender-based violence or victim protection |
| Availability | Effective availability to perform the duties of the position |
| Independence | Independence from any government or organization |
| Languages | Accredited knowledge of English or French |
| Exclusion | Those holding decision-making positions in gender-based violence policies that create a conflict of interest are excluded |
The documentation that must be attached to the application is as follows:
- CV in Council of Europe format
- Cover letter
- Supporting documentation of the required requirements
Applications must be sent exclusively by email to candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es within the deadline of 15 working days from publication (15 October 2026).
Operational impact and professional opportunity
This call does not generate direct costs for companies or organizations. Its impact is institutional and professional in nature: it represents a unique opportunity for Spanish experts in human rights and gender-based violence to access an international mandate at the Council of Europe.
For organizations in the sector—NGOs, research centers, specialized law firms, public bodies—it may be relevant to identify whether any of their professionals meet the profile and support their candidacy. Spanish participation in GREVIO strengthens Spain's position in shaping European victim protection policies.
The deadline is the critical factor: with only 15 working days from 15 October 2026, the preparation of the CV in Council of Europe format, the cover letter and supporting documentation must begin immediately.
Who does it affect?
- Human rights experts with an accredited track record at national or international level
- Gender-based violence specialists (researchers, lawyers, social workers, psychologists with technical-regulatory profile)
- Victim protection professionals with relevant practical or academic experience
- NGOs and civil society organizations that can identify and support candidates among their teams
- Research centers and universities with work lines in equality and gender-based violence
- Law firms and legal practices specialized in human rights or international law
Excluded are those holding decision-making positions in gender-based violence policies that may create a conflict of interest with the GREVIO mandate.
Practical example
A Spanish researcher with 15 years of experience in gender-based violence, attached to a public university, who speaks English at an accredited level and does not hold any political decision-making position, meets the profile to apply. Her organization—the university—has no obligation to submit the candidacy, but can facilitate the process.
To apply, this researcher must:
- Download and complete the CV in Council of Europe format (available on the Council of Europe website)
- Write a cover letter that justifies her competence, availability and independence
- Gather the supporting documentation (qualifications, publications, language certificate, etc.)
- Send everything by email to candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es before the deadline of 15 working days from 15/10/2026 expires
If her candidacy is selected among the up to 3 that Spain can designate, it will be presented to the Council of Europe to fill one of the 10 mandates expiring on 31 May 2027.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify the required profile: high moral integrity, competence in human rights, gender-based violence or victim protection, effective availability, independence and accredited English or French.
- Confirm the absence of conflict of interest: if you hold a decision-making position in gender-based violence policies, the candidacy is automatically excluded.
- Prepare the documentation: CV in Council of Europe format, cover letter and supporting documentation of all requirements.
- Send the application by email to candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es within the deadline of 15 working days from 15 October 2026.
- Act without delay: the deadline is very short. Starting the preparation on the same day you read this call is the only way to ensure that the documentation arrives on time and complete.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for submitting applications to GREVIO in Spain?
The deadline is 15 working days counted from the publication of the resolution, 15 October 2026. Applications must be sent by email to candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es before that deadline expires.
How many applications can Spain submit to GREVIO?
Spain can designate up to 3 applications in this selection process, which responds to the expiration of the mandate of 10 GREVIO members on 31 May 2027.
What documentation must be sent to apply to GREVIO?
The application must include three documents: the CV in Council of Europe format, a cover letter and the supporting documentation of the required requirements (integrity, competence, availability, independence and language). Everything is sent by email to candidaturasgrevio@igualdad.gob.es.
Who is excluded from applying to GREVIO?
Those holding decision-making positions in gender-based violence policies that create a conflict of interest with the GREVIO mandate are excluded. The remaining requirements demand independence from any government or organization and effective availability to perform the position.
Is it mandatory to accredit languages to apply to GREVIO?
Yes. The resolution requires accredited knowledge of English or French as a requirement to be able to submit an application. This knowledge must be justified in the documentation attached to the application.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-21508
