City of Vienna distinguishes refugees: a new anthology!

City of Vienna distinguishes refugees: a new anthology!

Wien, Österreich - On February 12, 2025, the city of Vienna presents a significant publication that focuses on the often overlooked needs of women and girls with a story of escape. In addition to 31 contributions from 39 authors, including prominent voices such as the migration researcher Judith Kohlenberger, the anthology addresses the challenges and approaches to women's health and integration. Health City Councilor Peter Hacker emphasizes: "Asylum is a human right" and underlines the importance of assisting refugees in an increasingly critical social atmosphere. The anthology not only offers scientific insights, but also personal experience reports, for example by the doctor and activist Mireille Ngosso and the journalist Maynat Kurbanova, who share their stories about the challenges at the beginning of the new in Austria.

The anthology is part of the series "Women*Health*Vienna" and can be ordered free of charge by Viennese from the Vienna Program for Women's Health. In addition to the printed version, it is also available digitally. The head of the Program for Women's Health, Kristina Hametner, emphasizes that the experiences and needs of refugee women have been intensively documented since the 2015/2016 escape movement. This expertise now flows into the new publication, which also represents the approaches of the connected organizations.

event for presentation

In connection with the publication, a speed talk with different authors will take place on February 12, 2025, where the aspects of women's health are examined from practical perspectives. The speakers include experts from different disciplines, such as political scientist Ishraga Mustafa Hamid and many more. The event not only offers the possibility of exchange, but also ends with a sociable get -together in wine, water and rolls. Admission to the event is free of charge, but the number of participants is limited, as is emphasized on the website of the Vienna Integration Fund.

Further information can be found on the website of the city of Vienna and the Vienna Integration Fund, where the digital publication format is also offered. This again realizes that the visibility and health of women with escape history must be at the top of the social discussion, and this publication is an important step in the right direction. Details on the publication can be viewed on wien.gv.at , while information on the event on the website of the Wiener Integration Fonds