"In 28 public toilet facilities in Vienna, urinals can be used free of charge, while toilet cubicles cost 50 cents. This unequal treatment between men and women stinks to high heaven," emphasises the Ombudsperson and calls on the City of Vienna to remedy this discrimination.
"The suicide figures in Austria's prisons are worrying. There have already been 40 attempted or actual suicides this year. In comparison: in 2022, there were 47 cases in the entire year. For years, I have been calling on the responsible Ministry of Justice to implement better prevention measures. This is about human lives."
The interview also focussed on the #mutfrauen initiative by Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz. "Every woman has the right to a life without violence! That's why I started this initiative. It's about encouragement from women for women in all situations. Because if we women don't support each other, who will?"
"I also address topics that are not popular", Ombudswoman Gaby Schwarz. Photo: Austrian Ombudsman Board