Tasks of the anti-discrimination office

Information about the tasks of the anti-discrimination office according to the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law (Oö. ADG).

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The tasks of the anti-discrimination office in particular are:
 

  • Supporting discriminated persons, particularly by offering advice that is free of charge, confidential and anonymous
     
  • Offering counseling and information on the legal possibilities based on the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law
     
  • Giving information on measures taken to avoid discrimination as well as provisions on anti-discrimination that have already come into force
     
  • Submission of recommendations in connection with the prohibition of discrimination
     
  • Monitoring the implementation of the UN-Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (supported by the Oö. Monitoringausschuss)
     
  • Assessing and proposing draft bills and regulations
     
  • Networking with correspondent NGOs

 

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