Commissioner for Equality and Diversity

Víctor Merino Sancho

The Commissioner for Equality and Diversity works to advance gender equality, ensure respect for diversity across the URV, and promote the well-being of the university community. All initiatives are aimed at fostering a more inclusive and equitable university while mainstreaming gender equality and respect for diversity throughout academic life and the activities of students, academic staff and professional services staff. The URV Equality Unit, disability support services and the Psychological Counselling Service (SAP) report to the Commissioner.

Biography

I was born in Xàtiva (Valencia) in 1981. I hold a PhD in Law and am a lecturer in the Department of Public Law at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. My academic career has focused on the philosophy of law and human rights, combining teaching, research and international engagement. I have taught on undergraduate and master's degree programmes and have undertaken research stays at several European and North American universities.

My research focuses on gender studies, human rights, gender-based violence, diversity, and the rights of LGBTIQ+ people. I have carried out this work within the Territory, Citizenship and Sustainability research group, participating continuously in competitive research projects and building a solid scientific record. Interdisciplinary research has been a defining feature of my career, particularly in analysing the challenges related to equality and social justice.

Alongside my academic work, I have held several management roles related to the university's equality policies. I served as Co-Director of the Equality Unit and, more recently, as Commissioner for Equality, Diversity and Well-being, where I have promoted initiatives aimed at building a more inclusive, safer university committed to the rights of all people.