Entries by Maryam Singh

Vienna Women’s Week 2024

In 2022, the largest Viennese women’s survey “Vienna as she wants it” was conducted. It shows the situation of women and girls in Vienna as well as their wishes and ideas for the future. Around 15,500 Viennese women took part and gave more than 77,000 answers.

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. Strict provisions in residence law, a lack of educational and employment opportunities and economic inequality are major obstacles for women with a migrant background.

Vienna.strengths – Protection from partner violence

The aim of the information event is to raise awareness of the issue of intimate partner violence, share experiences and discuss prevention and protection measures.
Target group: People who are in contact with people affected by intimate partner violence in their everyday and/or professional lives.

Citizenship law

Austria has some of the strictest requirements for granting its own citizenship. Although the application is relatively understandable, there are many individual aspects that must be considered in the process.

Afghan community

The majority of Afghans residing in Austria today only came to Austria as a result of the refugee migration of recent years. This presentation will first provide a brief overview of the evolution of Afghan refugee migration.