Anti-discrimination office
Diese Information in Deutsch
We support and provide advice to people who feel that their rights granted by the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law were violated.
The Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law (Oö. ADG) prohibits the discrimination or harassment of persons based on
- their ethnic background
- their religion
- their beliefs
- a disability
- their age
- their gender
- their sexual orientation
in all matters that are subject to the legislative competence of the Upper Austrian government.
Consultation of the anti-discrimination office is free of charge, confidential and anonymous if desired.
The Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law protects everyone who takes steps against discrimination or harassment by prohibiting any disadvantage that results from that action (prohibition of victimisation).
Tasks of the anti-discrimination office
Tasks of the anti-discrimination officeCounseling process
Counseling process at the anti-discrimination officeOutline of the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law (Oö. ADG)
Overview of the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law (Oö. ADG) with link to the current version of the Oö. ADG.Further information
Forms of discrimination, What is discrimination and harassment?, What can I do?, Links to additional counseling services and advocacy organisations
For any further information please contact:
Amt der Oö. Landesregierung
Direktion Präsidium
Abteilung Präsidium
