Austria

Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser

Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser is an association of 13 women´s shelters all over Austria providing help and support for those in need.

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10.571 incoming calls reporting IPV in 2020

365 days of offering support and help for free, anonymously and multilingual

20.587 victims of violence in families or partnerships were being offered security in one the shelters in 2020

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“Abuse within relationships might not be visible for someone from the outside: Injuries like bruises could be well camouflaged with cleverly applied foundation or hidden under clothing or sunglasses. Nobody can see the damage of psychological abuse obviously”.
Maria Rösslhumer CEO of "Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser“

About Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser

Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser is host of the Austrian women´s helpline 0800 222 555 and an association of 13 women´s shelters all over Austria providing help and support for those in need.

PROGRAMIE

Abuse is not love: a 3 pillar program

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IPV prevention and education

The project will support Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser. The YSL donations will allow Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser to help and support Austrian women suffering fom IPV.

2

Internal training of the YSL beauty advisors

Workshops and training seminars are organized for YSL Beauty team & Beauty Advisors to understand and identify abusive relationships.

3

Raise awareness with local celebrity support 

Local celebrities lend their strong voices to support the cause and to bring the much-needed attention to the sensitive issue of IPV.

Want to talk? contact your local association

Want to talk? contact your local association

Get help and support if you need it. Verein Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser is an association of 13 women´s shelters all over Austria providing help and support for those in need.