Universal Periodic Review

Adopt a common official statistical framework, coordinated at the federal level, to record more accurately the crimes of femicide and other crimes of violence against women

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

The data situation in the area of violence and victim protection for women is still inadequate for a comprehensive evaluation of political measures and their planning. The available information, such as police crime statistics, is not sufficient to fully record the causes and offences. There is a lack of supplementary justice-specific data and dark field research on private violence. Crime statistics in Austria currently only record crimes by gender and attempted murders, but not whether there is a gender-specific, misogynistic motive or the relationship between perpetrator and victim (see, for example, a motion for a resolution in parliament on a standardised definition of femicide here: https://www.parlament.gv.at/gegenstand/XXVII/A/2531).   Due to a lack of data, it is not possible to provide a realistic picture of federal and state expenditure on violence and victim protection. No progress can be seen in this area, especially at national level, and the number of femicides and hate crimes continues to rise. In August 2023, the ACA published the report „Violence and Victim Protection for Women“, which highlights potential for the effective protection of women affected by violence. The ACA also highlights shortcomings in strategic planning and recommends a coordinated joint strategy between the federal ministries and the federal states (Gewalt- und Opferschutz für Frauen, BUND 2023/21: https://www.rechnungshof.gv.at/rh/home/home/2023_21_Gewalt_und_Opferschutz_Frauen.pdf).  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).