Zum Inhalt springen

Zum Navmenü springen

Zur Footer springen

Volksanwaltschaft

Logo der Volksanwaltschaft

0800 223 223

toll-free number
on workdays from 8:00 to 16:00

    • Home
    • Problems with authorities?
    • Preventive Human Rights Monitoring
    • Victims of children's homes
    • Contact us
    • en
      • de
      • hr
      • sl
      • en
      • fr
      • es
      • tr
    • de
    • hr
    • sl
    • en
    • fr
    • es
    • tr
  • Home
  • Problems with authorities?
  • Preventive Human Rights Monitoring
  • Victims of children's homes
  • Contact us
  • en
    • de
    • hr
    • sl
    • en
    • fr
    • es
    • tr
Public consultion days in the Regions: click here for all dates
20220704-gabriela-schwarz-gray.png

"The AOB
assists you if you feel you
have been treated unfairly
by an Austrian authority."

Ombudsman Gaby Schwarz

Volksanwalt Bernhard Achitz

"The AOB 
is also responsible for
protecting and promoting
human rights."

Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz

 

Volksanwalt Walter Rosenkranz

"A complaint to the AOB
is possible at any time and
entails no expense."

Ombudsman Walter Rosenkranz

Video - "So hilft mir die Volksanwaltschaft"
Bürgeranwalt - Samstags 18:00 Uhr - ORF 2

Complaint form

The first step for formal investigative proceedings. Easy access for everybody, free of charge and independent.
Complaint Form Complaint form

Complaint guide

What are the requirements for lodging a complaint free of charge?
Guide Guide
International
Ombudsman Institute
205 institutions from 105 countries
International
Ombudsman Institute

205 institutions from 105 countries

Complaint form

Complaint form Complaint form

Complaint guide

Guide Guide
loading..
Loading articles ...

Ombudsperson Schwarz attends 40th anniversary of the Ombudsman of South Tyrol

February 28, 2023

Ombudsman, Public Defenders and Mediators met on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Ombudsperson of South Tyrol and unanimously emphasised the importance of fighting maladministration and standing up for people who feel that they have been treated unfairly by public authorities.

»

Exchange Meeting of the South East European NPM Network

November 17, 2022

From 15th  to 16th  November, the second meeting of this year of the Southeast European Network of NPMs (National Preventive Mechanisms) was held under the chairmanship of the Austrian Ombudsman Board. Within the framework of this network, the 13 NPMs meet regularly to exchange experiences. A representative of the Council of Europe, which supports the network within the framework of the "European NPM Forum", and a representative of the NPM from Georgia also took part.

»

Exchange Meeting of the German-Speaking National Preventive Mechanisms

November 14, 2022

On November 10 and 11, this year's exchange meeting of the German-speaking National Preventive Mechanisms (NPM) took place at the Austrian Ombudsman Board. For the first time, representatives of the National Preventive Mechanisms from Luxembourg and the Principality of Liechtenstein also took part.

»

Vacancy: PROJECT ASSISTANT for an EU Twinning project in Tirana, Albania

June 24, 2022

The Austrian Ombudsman Board and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Fundamental and Human Rights supports the Albanian People’s Advocate in the implementation of an EU Twinning project to support the local Ombudsman institution and National Human Rights Institution and to promote human rights in Albania. As part of this project, we are looking for a project assistant for the Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) with (EU) project management experience. The deadline for applications is 4th July 2022.

»

Austrian Ombudsman Board achieves A status accreditation with GANHRI

May 23, 2022

In April 2022, the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) was officially recognized as A status institution by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). The AOB is now one of 90 out of 130 institutions worldwide that are fully compliant with the ‘Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs)’ (“Paris Principles”).

»

Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe visits Austrian Ombudsman Board

December 20, 2021

On the occasion of Dunja Mijatović’s visit to Austria, the members of the Austrian Ombudsman Board (AOB) welcomed a delegation of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe on 15th December 2021, in Vienna.

»

Ombudsman Werner Amon meets EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly

October 12, 2021

On 12 October 2021, Werner Amon, IOI Secretary General and responsible Ombudsman for international affairs at the Austrian Ombudsman Board, welcomed European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly at the premises of the Austrian Ombudsman Board in Vienna.

»

International Ombudsman community discusses UN Resolution and Venice Principles

February 24, 2021

On 23 February, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) hosted a Webinar, in collaboration with the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), to discuss the newly adopted UN Resolution on Ombudsman and Mediator Institutions. In his function as Secretary General of the IOI, Ombudsman Werner Amon spoke at the webinar along with IOI President Peter Tyndall, and the Médiateur of the Kingdom of Morocco, Judge Mohamed Benalilou. The discussion was facilitated by Mr John Walters, Ombudsman of Namibia and former President of the IOI. Welcome and opening remarks were given by Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, Deputy Public Protector of South Africa. The closing remarks were provided by Ms Caroline Sokoni, Public Protector of Zambia and Regional President of IOI Africa.

»

United Nations recognise importance of independent Ombudsman Institutions

January 19, 2021

Werner Amon, Secretary General of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) warmly welcomed the United Nations Resolution on the Ombudsman institution, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 16 December 2020

»

Strengthening the independence of National Human Rights Institutions and human rights protection in Austria in times of covid-19

January 5, 2021

On 12 January 2021 the Austrian Ombudsman Board, in close cooperation with the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) will host an exchange to shine a light on human rights protection in Austria in times of Covid-19 and to discuss how to strengthen the independence of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). The event will be held from 3.00 – 4.30 pm and the speeches will be shown in a livestream and through pre-recorded video messages from the premises of the Austrian Ombudsman Board.

»
loading..
The Austrian Ombudsman Board
The Austrian Ombudsman Board The Austrian Ombudsman Board

Tasks and areas of responsibility Tasks and areas of responsibility Trennlinie Members Members Trennlinie Organisation Organisation Trennlinie  History History Trennlinie Legal Bases Legal Bases Trennlinie

International activities International activities

Cooperations Cooperations Trennlinie International Ombudsman Institute International Ombudsman Institute Trennlinie

Service Service

Publications Publications Trennlinie Visits to the Austrian Ombudsman Board Visits to the Austrian Ombudsman Board Trennlinie Links Links Trennlinie Official signature Official signature Trennlinie

Reports Reports

Reports on the activities of the NPM Reports on the activities of the NPM Trennlinie Barrier-free versions: Reports on the activities of the NPM Barrier-free versions: Reports on the activities of the NPM Trennlinie Annual Reports Annual Reports Trennlinie Report on COVID-19 Report on COVID-19 Trennlinie

nach oben
Volksanwaltschaft, 1015 Wien, Singerstraße 17
Toll-free number: 0800 - 223 223
Legal information | Privacy policy | Accessibility Statement