Empowering Afghan Women in Austria
Afghan women in Austria face obstacles in education, employment, and civic participation—yet they also bring great potential to the table.
Entries by Maryam Singh
New maintenance fund: opportunity for single parents
A maintenance fund is planned from July 1, 2026. Why it is an important step for single parents, especially those with experience of migration.
Professional exchange on migration and male violence
Angela Ivezic took part in the two-day seminar “Migrant women and male violence” at the Europahaus Vienna as a seminar leader. The focus was on legal issues relating to residence, employment and family violence.
Anti-racism day at Vienna City Hall: Taking a stand together
Migrant was represented at the Anti-Racism Day at Vienna City Hall. The focus was on equal opportunities, respect and the Vienna Action Plan against Racism.
Exchange on women and migration: Visit from the USA to migrant
Migrant hosted a professional exchange with Bryn Mawr College from Pennsylvania. The focus was on women and migration, the situation in Austria and practical experiences from our counseling work. The visit underlines migrant’s international visibility as a best-practice model in the field of migration and women’s work.
Strong women, strong voices: migrant at the Vienna Women’s Week 2026
Migrant was represented at the Vienna Women’s Week around March 8, 2026. In addition to participating in the Open City Hall, workshops were also organized by women from our community – a strong sign of exchange, visibility and cohesion.
Vienna Women’s Week 2026
This event is aimed at women with migration experience who are planning or would like to make a new start in Vienna. The focus is on practical information, orientation and support on professional, social and legal opportunities – for example, on job market opportunities, training, counseling options or legal issues regarding residence.
Statement on the Asylum and Migration Pact Adaptation Act AMPAG
The Advice Center for Migrants has submitted a statement on the draft of the Asylum and Migration Pact Adaptation Act (AMPAG). In our view, the draft contains numerous provisions that could lead to a deterioration in the legal residence situation of third-country nationals.
Conference – Vienna against racism
The Vienna Action Plan against Racism 2025 is a comprehensive program of the City of Vienna to prevent and combat racism in all its forms. It was adopted by the Vienna City Council in October 2025 and is aimed at both the city administration and the entire population of Vienna in order to strengthen social cohesion and actively counteract discrimination.
When language level is a barrier to belonging: The debate about the B2 language requirement
The Federal Government is currently discussing a comprehensive reform of the Citizenship Act (StbG).