Wiener Frauenhäuser

Founded in 1978, Wiener Frauenhäuser is a non-profit association based in Wien, Austria working on gender equality, human rights, children & youth.

Verein Wiener Frauenhäuser is a non-profit association based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 1978. It provides protection, shelter and support to women and children affected by domestic and gender-based violence. Its services include secure accommodation in five women's shelters in Vienna, a transitional housing area with 54 places, a counselling centre for women living outside shelters, a service for young women aged 16 to 25, and a central emergency line available around the clock. Services include psychosocial counselling, crisis intervention, legal advice, accompaniment to police and courts, and support with authorities. Alongside direct services, the association runs advocacy and awareness work, including research studies, conferences and training for police and other professional groups. Its work is based on partiality, solidarity and self-determination, and counselling is free, confidential and available in multiple languages through interpreters.