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Gender mainstreaming in Vienna

Gender mainstreaming is a strategy pursued to achieve gender equality in society based on equal structures, settings and conditions for both women and men. Women and men are to enjoy the life they themselves determine.

Department for Gender Mainstreaming

20+1 Years of Gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting in Vienna: Celebrating Successes, shaping the Future!

On 13 October 2026, experts from Austria and across Europe will discuss the practical implementation of gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting at local government level as part of the anniversary event ‘20+1 Years of Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Budgeting in Vienna’.

Gender mainstreaming made easy

A manual of practical examples for more gender equality in the Vienna City Administration.

Objectives

Gender mainstreaming is to contribute towards a society of solidarity and gender equality.

Five principles

Gender-sensitive language and equal opportunities for the participation of women and men in all spheres of life are among the principles of gender mainstreaming.

Examples

Equality of women and men must come to bear at several levels simultaneously.

Contact

City of Vienna - Office for Gender Mainstreaming

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