This UPR tool reflects the global recommendations made to Austria by all countries world-wide during the Universial Priodic Review process (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council and their current status of implementation. The League coordinates a significant part of Austrian civil society in the UPR process.
The recommendations can be filtered in the menu below by human rights topics, SDGs, proponent states etc. also a search function is available.
We welcome your comments and suggestions at upr@liga.or.at.
Progress: No progress
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
Progress: No progress
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
Progress: No progress
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
Progress: No progress
Create a new National Action Plan „Protection against Violence for Women“ which also considers women with disabilities, precarious residence permits and asylum seekers and women with mental illness
Proponent:
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Apr 1, 2025):
With the National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016, measures were taken throughout Austria to implement the requirements of the Istanbul Convention against Violence against Women (see National Action Plan 2014-2016 as PDF: https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/dam/jcr:1f95e551-0e17-4d67-8090-b7bced3f4947/nap.pdf). However, the National Action Plan has now expired without replacement. Despite the fact that Austria has ratified the Convention, there is a lack of implementation and improvement of further measures, including due diligence in victim protection and, in particular, improved cooperation with civil society. In August 2023, the ACA published the report „Violence and Victim Protection for Women“, which identifies 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). A National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016 with 60 measures has been drawn up, but no further action plan is planned (National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016 on the website of the National Coordination Centre for the Protection of Women against Violence: https://www.coordination-vaw.gv.at/koordinierung/nap.html). 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).
Progress: No progress
Create a new National Action Plan „Protection against Violence for Women“ which also considers women with disabilities, precarious residence permits, asylum seekers and women with mental illness
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Apr 1, 2025):
With the National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016, measures were taken throughout Austria to implement the requirements of the Istanbul Convention against Violence against Women (see National Action Plan 2014-2016 as PDF: https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/dam/jcr:1f95e551-0e17-4d67-8090-b7bced3f4947/nap.pdf). However, the National Action Plan has now expired without replacement. Despite the fact that Austria has ratified the Convention, there is a lack of implementation and improvement of further measures, including due diligence in victim protection and, in particular, improved cooperation with civil society. In August 2023, the ACA published the report „Violence and Victim Protection for Women“, which identifies 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). A National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016 with 60 measures has been drawn up, but no further action plan is planned (National Action Plan for the Protection of Women against Violence 2014-2016 on the website of the National Coordination Centre for the Protection of Women against Violence: https://www.coordination-vaw.gv.at/koordinierung/nap.html). 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).
Progress: No progress
Implement nationwide training and information campaigns in the health sector on the topic of violence against women and domestic violence
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
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).
Progress: No progress
Implement measures to provide adequate care for mentally ill women and women affected by violence
Proponent:
Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte
Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien
http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/
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).
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