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The ÖIF Women's Center is the central advice and contact point of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) for immigrant women. It supports women throughout Austria with personal, confidential, and multilingual counseling on all aspects of life in Austria. A particular focus is on strengthening self-determination and supporting women who are affected by or threatened with violence.
The ÖIF Women's Centre offers advice and guidance on topics such as forced marriage, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), domestic violence, and threatened child abduction. If needed, it quickly refers women to specialized violence prevention services and other relevant agencies. Furthermore, its multilingual staff supports women with questions about learning German, education, career, family, and health, and provides information about their rights and available support services in Austria.
Multilingual consultation
Free, confidential and multilingual individual consultations for immigrant women on topics related to life in Austria.
Seminars with experts
Seminars and consultations with experts for immigrants on topics related to integration, living and working in Austria.
Self-determination
Information on rights and opportunities in Austria, as well as support for a self-determined life.
Protection from violence and prevention
Counseling and support in cases of violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM/C) and child abduction
Health
Information on the health system, as well as on women's health, mental health and preventative healthcare.
Brochure “STOP! Against violence against women and girls”
The multilingual brochure provides information about different forms of violence against women and girls and shows where those affected can find help and advice. It is available in seven languages .
Women and diversity shape the ÖIF
Two out of three ÖIF employees are women / Around 60% have a migration background / Multiple awards for promoting women and family friendliness
Statistical Yearbook “Migration & Integration”: Proportion of the population with a migration background rises to 28.2%
Asylum applications and asylum grants have decreased significantly compared to the previous year / Comprehensive data on migration and integration from Statistics Austria and the Austrian Integration…
Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) at the 35th Economic Forum in Karpacz: Integration as a key to economic and social resilience
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) contributed perspectives on integration, the labor market and social cohesion to the European expert forum.
The ÖIF Women's Centre is the central advice and contact point of the ÖIF for immigrant women in Austria. It offers personal, confidential and multilingual advice on issues relating to integration and life in Austria.
The counselling covers topics such as learning German, education, career, family, health, women's rights, self-determination, and protection from violence. Depending on the issue, women are also informed about other support services and relevant agencies.
The ÖIF Women's Center provides information and advice on topics including self-determination, protection from violence, career and education, health and family, and life in Austria. In addition, seminars and information sessions on integration-related topics are offered.
The women's center provides advice and guidance on issues such as domestic violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM/C), and threatened child abduction. If needed, it quickly refers women to specialized violence protection services and other relevant agencies.
Yes. The consultations at the ÖIF Women's Centre are free, confidential and multilingual.
There are dedicated women's centers in Vienna and Graz. In addition, the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) supports women throughout Austria with counseling and integration measures.
Yes. Institutions and counseling centers can refer women with a need for advice or support to the ÖIF Women's Center. If necessary, they will also be referred from there to specialized facilities.