Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: Authorities must guarantee access for assistance dogs
In the ORF programme Bürgeranwalt, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz emphasises that public institutions must guarantee access for assistance dogs nationwide.…
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Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz on the Hirtenberg case: Multiple recommendations ignored
On the occasion of the tragic death of a prisoner at Hirtenberg Prison, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz draws attention to the fact that the Ombudsman…
Ombudsperson Achitz criticises the situation of refugee children in Austria and the lack of de-institutionalisation
Universal Periodic Review (UPR): Ombudsman Board reports to the UN Human Rights Council on Austria's human rights situation.
Face it instead of turning away: Recognising, addressing and preventing violence against women and girls - taking responsibility in the health and social sector
27 February 2026: The Austrian Ombudsman Board and the Foundation Forum Constitution organize follow-up format to the lecture series "One in Five" -…
Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: If the municipality promises fibre-optic internet for everyone, it must also keep its promise
As part of the broadband expansion, the Styrian municipality of Selzthal promised all households a fibre optic connection. The lines have now been…
Ombudsperson Luisser identifies mishaps in the criminal investigation following the death of section head Pilnacek
At a press conference today, Ombudsperson Christoph Luisser presented an interim report in which he highlighted massive shortcomings and a series of…
Styria denies children with diabetes vital care in kindergarten
Ombudsperson Achitz: Three-year-olds cannot monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin themselves - violation of the UN Convention on the…
Ombudsperson Luisser: Ombudsman Board ensures human rights at the highest level
"Although human rights standards are already very high in Austria, there is of course also a need for us to regularly monitor compliance with them,…
Human Rights Day: "There is no human rights policy without social policy"
Ombudsperson Achitz: Austerity packages threaten the human right to health - people with disabilities and women are always the first to be affected by…
Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: Violence against women is a violation of human rights!
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz draws attention to women's rights and the questionable human rights…
