Austria/Europe

The Symposium of the Platform Against Exploitation and Human Trafficking was held on 20 June 2023. A range of school pupils, young adults, politicians, representatives of the media, children’s and youth organisations and the social sector met at the Curhaus at Stephansplatz in Vienna to discuss key questions and exchange views on the issue of […]

International Whores’ Day, or International Sex Workers’ Day, is June 2nd. This day serves as a reminder of the discrimination and exploitation of prostitutes. Unfortunately, this also exists in Austria. International Whores’ Day – The start of the whores’ movement  International Whores’ Day began in France on June 2, 1975, the day that more than

It’s hard to imagine life without the Internet. For many children and young people in especially, it has become a fixed part of everyday life: Whether it’s for doing homework, playing online games or simply chatting with their friends, the World Wide Web offers countless opportunities. In particular, the opportunity to make new contacts can

It’s actually a nice idea to be cared for at home and looked after 1:1 for the rest of your life. 24-hour caregivers from abroad make this possible – but in everyday life they are confronted with many challenges. For example, in the publication “We just want some rights”, Amnesty International calls on Austrian decision

Forced marriage is not only a serious encroachment on the right to self-determination of those affected, but is also a form of violence and oppression that has serious effects on the physical and mental health of the victims. Contrary to popular belief, however, forced marriage is not a phenomenon that occurs exclusively in faraway countries.

What are the forms of support being offered to people in need in Austria? They’re confidential, and can be found offering a vast array of different services for a wide range of social groups, both in the provinces and right across the country. In our series of articles looking at the forms of support being

Did you know that in 2010 a special project was launched in Salzburg which focuses on providing support for those leaving sex work? Have you ever heard of the institution iBUS? In any case, you have come to the right place. The fact is that professional networking on a regional and national – even international

The bitter reality is: child trafficking is not something far away, but happens on our own doorstep, in the middle of Europe. Every day, this terrible fate befalls thousands of children worldwide. Dubious traffickers exploit the economic hardship of families without restraint, promising them money and work, only to sell their children into inhumane conditions

Austrian legislation is supposed to create framework conditions allowing sex workers to perform their profession “safely”. We took a look at the different legislation in place across the regions, from the Vice Squad Law in Vorarlberg through to Upper Austria’s Sexual Services Law, and highlighted the commonalities and differences between them.  To find out exactly