ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND SPORTS AND THE AUSTRIAN ARMED FORCES
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND SPORTS AND THE AUSTRIAN ARMED FORCES

Author(s): Ursula Hann
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Institut za strategijska istraživanja
Keywords: Advancement of women; Retention of female soldiers; Austrian Armed Forces; Ministry of Defence and Sports
Summary/Abstract: Based upon a solid legal framework, strong efforts have been madeby the Federal Ministry of Defence and Sports of the Republic of Austria and the Austrian Armed Forces to increase the number of female personnel and to improve work conditions,set againstthe overall aim to empower women.However, implementation within the Ministry and the Austrian Armed Forces has met its obstacles, such asbudgetary cuts and structural challenges. Through targeted measures and awareness-raising, the Ministry and the Austrian Armed Forces continue to strive for an increased number of female personnel and better reconciliation of family and work.

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