Ministry of Women: 2.65 Million Euros for Equality Projects

For this, 2.65 million euros are being provided. The initiatives are to be implemented nationwide in Austria between November 2025 and the end of 2026, promoting the fair distribution of work in partnerships and the economic independence of women.

"Whether in childcare, household tasks, or with the mental load of everyday family life - women still perform the majority of unpaid work. This is not an individual failure, but a structural imbalance. It is a political responsibility to change this," said Women's Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) in a press release.

Ministry of Women: Promoting Financial Independence and Digital Security

A focus is on projects that support the partnership-based distribution of caregiving work and fair financial responsibility. "We support initiatives that strengthen women's financial self-determination, as it forms the basis for an equal partnership at eye level and counteracts old-age poverty," emphasized Holzleitner. Additionally, projects that empower women and girls in both digital and analog spaces are supported. The goal is to convey protection strategies against stress, boundary violations, and stereotypical role models.

Among others, the project "femail unterwegs" by the Vorarlberg Association for Women's Counseling and the Promotion of Gender Equality, which imparts financial knowledge and advises on the distribution of caregiving work, is being funded. Also supported is the project "CARE SHIFT - Partnership" by the association ABZ*AUSTRIA, which raises awareness of mental stress, sensitizes companies to equality, and strengthens women in their economic independence. The project "Digital Navigator 2.0 - Safely Through Stormy Seas" by the University of Salzburg in cooperation with "PeP - Pongau Develops Potentials" aims, among other things, to strengthen the critical and resilient use of digital media and address gender stereotypes in digital spaces.

(APA/Red)

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