Cancer detection for women: This is how Vienna becomes healthier!

Cancer detection for women: This is how Vienna becomes healthier!

in Vienna, the local NGO Social City Vienna and the Femsüd health center launched an innovative project that aims to raise awareness of women -specific types of cancer. Despite the alarming fact that only 40 percent of women between the ages of 45 and 74 have regular mammographies carried out, women with a migration background are particularly difficult to reach, such as ORF Vienna reports . Language barriers and social challenges make access to important health information. Training for health ambassadors should change this by conveying the information in both your own language and in German. The aim is to increase the participation in early detection programs and ultimately improve the health of women.

Frauen-Werk-Stadt-an innovative residential project

Another remarkable project that was realized in Vienna is the Frauen-Werk-Stadt was initiated by the city of Vienna, specifically by the women's office. This project created 357 apartments that were designed by women and are based on the everyday life and needs of women. It was a novelty because it for the first time demonstrated gender-sensitive planning in practice and led to the recognition of women in architecture.

The women's work city not only promoted the needs of women, but also integrated numerous amenities such as a kindergarten, a doctor's office and playgrounds-everything for comfortable and safe living. Even after the successful implementation, the project triggered a wave of gender-sensitive planning in Vienna and encouraged more women to get involved in urban planning. Thanks to these initiatives, Vienna is still a pioneer in the development of gender -friendly living concepts.