Ombudsman Achitz achieves education funding for 17-year-old with epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder
David has been at home for a year because the rules of Lower Austria and Vienna don't fit together
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Mental health in detention and psychiatry - the problem of staff shortages
On 4 February 2026, mental health professionals visited the Austrian Ombudsman Board. Almost thirty people from almost all EU Member States took part.…
Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz: Ministry of Justice finally recognises the need for action in the prison system
In the ORF "ZIB Talk" programme and other TV interviews, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz says that the Justice Minister's expert commission will hopefully…
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.…
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…
