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Migrant women in Austria – figures and perspectives from practice
Seminar with Sonia Koul and Barbara Stewart (ÖIF)
Speakers: Sonia Koul and Barbara Stewart
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 1.5 hours (online)
Key areas:
- Current figures and data on the integration of female migrants and refugees in Austria
- Focus on German language acquisition, integration into the education system and labor market, as well as on family structures and gender roles
- Challenges, goals and approaches in working with women with a migration background
- Insights into the work of the ÖIF Women's Centre and practical tips
Objectives: Overview of current scientific findings on the integration of female migrants and refugees in Austria; importance of integration work for women; experiences and practical tips from the work of the ÖIF Women's Centre.
Sonia Koul heads the ÖIF Women's Center in Vienna. There, multilingual counseling, consultations, and seminars are offered on topics such as education, the labor market, self-determination, and protection from violence, and support programs for the professional integration of women are implemented. Koul studied International Development and South Asian Studies at the University of Vienna.
Barbara Stewart heads the Knowledge Management and International Affairs team at the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF). She focuses on statistics related to migration and integration, as well as the preparation of studies, publications, and surveys. Barbara Stewart holds a degree in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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