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In this flyer you will find a brief overview of the tasks and activities of the Austrian Ombudsman Board, in particular in the area of auditing public administration in Austria. You can also find out who the Ombudsmen are, which areas they are responsible for and how you can contact them. As of July 2025.

The Austrian Ombudsman Board has the constitutional mandate to protect and promote the observance of human rights. This information flyer provides a compact overview of the activities of the Ombudsman Board in this area. You will also find information on the current composition of the Ombudsman Board's expert commissions and their contact details. As of July 2024.

Here you will find information about the pension for victims of children’s homes: Who is entitled to such a pension? Where can you apply? When is the pension paid out? What is the role of the Ombudsman Board? Status: November 2021

It explains in simple language what human rights are, how the Ombudsman Board protects human rights and what else the Ombudsman Board does. As of July 2024.