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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. 

 

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Progress: No progress

Counter all forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities

Proponent:

Jordan


Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Jordan


Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Dec 31, 2024):

No measures have been taken to prevent multiple and/or intersectional discrimination against women and girls with disabilities. There is still a lack of adequate consideration of the gender perspective in disability legislation, the disability perspective in women’s legislation, and the related enforcement of laws. The Ombud for Equal Treatment (website:https://www.gleichbehandlungsanwaltschaft.gv.at), a state institution at the Federal Chancellery (BKA), is responsible for all grounds of discrimination except disability. However, women with disabilities must contact the Social Ministry Service (website: https://www.gleichbehandlungsanwaltschaft.gv.at) and apply for conciliation. This conciliation procedure is mandatory and must be carried out before a lawsuit is filed with the civil court. The problem is that the Social Ministry Service has no specific expertise in dealing with women with disabilities and is also not trained in a gender-equitable approach;

Progress: In progress

Consider a twin-track approach on disability inclusion in international cooperation, with special consideration on women and children with disabilities

Proponent:

Indonesia


Republic of Indonesia

Indonesia


Republic of Indonesia

Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Dec 31, 2024):

One recommendation to Austria is to pursue a twin-track approach aimed at integrating people with disabilities more inclusively into society. The Three-Year Programme of Austrian Development Policy 2022-2024 was taken note of by the Council of Ministers on 16 November 2022 (available as a PDF on the parliament’s website: https://www.parlament.gv.at/dokument/XXVII/III/805/imfname_1482905.pdf). The new three-year programme has made significant progress in terms of the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international cooperation (see information on Parliament’s website: https://www.parlament.gv.at/gegenstand/XXVII/III/805). Civil society will closely monitor the implementation of this programme to ensure that the strategy is actually put into practice. On 16 November 2022, the Council of Ministers took note of the Three-Year Programme of Austrian Development Policy for the years 2022 to 2024, a significant step towards strengthening the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international cooperation (Available as PDF on the Parliament’s website: https://www.parlament.gv.at/dokument/XXVII/III/805/imfname_1482905.pdf) and more (information on Parliament’s website: https://www.parlament.gv.at/gegenstand/XXVII/III/805).   Within this framework, particular attention should be paid to women and children with disabilities. This focus is crucial to ensure that the most marginalised groups within the disability community are not overlooked. Targeted measures and programmes within the three-year programme aim to significantly improve the living conditions of these groups and enable their full participation in society. Civil society plays a crucial role in monitoring the implementation of this programme. This participation ensures that the strategies and objectives set out in the programme are not just on paper, but are actually put into practice. The active involvement and feedback of civil society organisations is essential to measure progress and ensure that the needs and rights of women and children with disabilities are effectively addressed;

Progress: No progress

Guarantee financial protection against female poverty, especially for single mothers and their children and women with disabilities

Proponent:

League


Österreichische Liga für Menschenrechte


Rahlgasse 1/26, A-1060 Wien


http://www.liga.or.at/projekte/universal-periodic-review-2020-upr/

League


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 Austria, the risk of poverty among women, especially single mothers and women with disabilities, has increased at an alarming rate. These groups are often affected by financial crises, particularly as a result of the pandemic and the rising cost of living. According to Caritas and other organisations, poverty among women is structural and is exacerbated by factors such as inadequate labour market opportunities and the gender pay gap. Caritas is therefore calling for comprehensive financial protection measures, including living wages and pensions. In practice, single mothers struggle to survive, as they often have only low wages and inadequate social benefits. This problem is exacerbated by rising housing and energy costs. Women, especially single parents, are increasingly dependent on state support to secure their livelihood. Political initiatives to combat this poverty include calls for higher social benefits and targeted support measures for women in precarious living situations. However, there remains an urgent need to strengthen financial safety nets and improve the quality of life of affected women in the long term.   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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