Universal Periodic Review

Implement nationwide training and information campaigns in the health sector on the topic of violence against women and domestic violence

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Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Apr 1, 2025):

In 2024, Austria significantly strengthened its measures to combat violence against women and domestic violence. Comprehensive training and information campaigns are being carried out to raise awareness of these issues and better prepare professionals in healthcare facilities, the justice system and social services to deal with victims of violence. Particularly noteworthy is the cooperation between various ministries, including the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, which provides extensive training and information material. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice supports preventative measures and counselling services for victims of violence. These initiatives also include a stronger network of violence protection centres and increased public relations work to raise awareness of the availability of support services throughout Austria. In addition, the media campaign „16 days against violence“ is running, which regularly raises public awareness and also highlights the help centres. Another aim of these measures is to encourage more women to seek help and free themselves from violent relationships.   As part of the Government Plan 2025-2029, the federal government is pursuing this goal through close cooperation with all stakeholders (see Government Plan 2ß025-2029: https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/die-bundesregierung/regierungsdokumente.html).