Ukrainian parliamentary ombudsman institution visits Austria
On 27 November 2025, a twenty-member delegation from the Ukrainian parliamentary ombudsman institution paid a working visit to the Ombudsman Board.
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Ombudsman's Office at the UN in Geneva: Austria must improve the situation of underage refugees
Higher daily rates and nationwide standardised custody proceedings necessary
We should all know and recognise this SOS hand signal in the event of violence!
"Everyone should know and recognise this hand sign! It is a silent call for help in the event of violence," emphasises Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz and…
Federal and state governments are not implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Ombudsman Achitz calls for strategy for de-institutionalisation - inclusion must not fail because of money
Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: Accessibility is not an optional extra, but a duty
"Accessibility is not about an extra service or luxury, but a fundamental right," emphasises Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz on the occasion of the…
Call for applications: Membership of Regional Commission 6 (Lower Austria/Bgld) - Expertise: Medicine
Due to demand, a commission member with expertise in medicine is now being sought for Commission 6 (Lower Austria/Burgenland) for the remainder of the…
Violence against women can only be ended by men
As part of the "16 Days" campaign, Ombudswoman Gaby Schwarz, together with Hubert Steger from the Vienna Men's Counselling Service, draws attention to…
Ombudswoman Gaby Schwarz: Don't play off biodiversity in cemeteries against accessibility
At Stammersdorf cemetery, paths made of exposed aggregate concrete slabs were removed to promote biodiversity, making barrier-free access to graves…
Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: Violence against women is not a private matter!
In the run-up to the International Day against Violence against Women and Girls, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz emphasises: "We need more civil courage and…
"Face it instead of turning away: Recognising, addressing and preventing violence against women and girls"
Ombudsman Board and Foundation Forum Constitution with follow-up format to the lecture series "One of five" - Target: Social professions - Date: 27th…
