International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is aimed at combating the multiple discrimination and exploitation of women and girls all over the world. Every year, the Women’s Service (MA 57) organizes events to mark the occasion.
Entries by Maryam Singh
Citizenship law
Austrian citizenship can be acquired in various ways and identifies someone as a citizen of the Republic of Austria and at the same time as a citizen of the European Union.
Young, criminal, anti-democratic and lost? Facts and figures on young people with a migration background in Vienna
Hardly any other group is the focus of as much media and political attention as young Viennese with a migration background. Unemployment, crime, violence and extremism are issues that are repeatedly associated with young Viennese of foreign origin.
Migration. Woman. Family violence. – a search
Migration is feminine. Hardly any population group faces more problems than women with a migration background. This is particularly the case with family problems and violence in the family.
Conference “Vienna against racism: How do experiences of racism affect young people?”
To mark the International Day against Racism, the Department of Integration and Diversity is organizing a symposium in cooperation with the ZARA association and the Vienna Ombuds Office for Children and Youths.
Democracy gap – Is our citizenship law still up to date?
When we talk about democracy, many people first think of the right to vote. This is linked to Austrian citizenship and thus leads to a worrying democratic gap in a diverse and international metropolis like Vienna. Currently, 29% of Viennese employees and 68% of Viennese workers do not have Austrian citizenship and therefore do not have the right to vote.
Doubly discriminated against: Viennese women with a migration background
Half of Viennese women between the ages of 15 and 64 have foreign citizenship or were born abroad. 46% of women working in health and social professions have a migrant background. In wholesale and retail, more than half of the employees in these sectors are women.
Making access to citizenship more inclusive – practical report from Vienna
Only a flexible and inclusive citizenship law can meet the requirements of modern societies. However, Austria is a long way from achieving this: in an international comparison, only two countries are more restrictive than Austria: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This article discusses the challenges and reforms in Vienna.
Guest – Work – Life: Ceremony to mark 60 years of the recruitment agreement
On November 26, 2024, AK Vienna hosted a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Austria’s first major recruitment agreement for foreign workers.
Summary | Professional Integration HUB Stakeholder Meeting | November 6, 2024 (English)
The following recommendations emerged as the most urgent issues to support the long-term integration of Ukrainian displaced persons in Austria.