What do Viennese women want? What is their current situation in the city and how do they envision their future? Three years ago, 15,500 Viennese women answered precisely these questions. The result is the big Vienna Women’s Week, which is being held for the second time this year.
Around 200 free events for women are taking place in the music metropolis under the motto “Vienna as she wants it”. Last year’s premiere was so successful that the program has now been expanded even further. “We in Vienna stand up for equal rights for women and girls every day,” says Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Women Kathrin Gaál, explaining the idea behind the campaign. Vienna Women’s Week is now intended to make this commitment visible.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Saturday, all interest and age groups will come together for a week in Vienna. From women’s health to business start-ups, we have put together the highlights of Vienna Women’s Week for you. An overview of the entire program can be found here.
More time, more opportunities: courses and workshops
The varied program offers numerous training and discussion rounds throughout the city. These include a workshop by “Frau in der Wirtschaft Wien”, which explains how to deal with finances in a healthy way , including tips for salary negotiations. The Vienna City and Provincial Archives are offering a guided tour on the subject of “Invisible Women”. There will also be a lecture on AD(H)S in women at the FEM Women’s Health Center. And other courses such as “Before mom explodes” address anger in mothers.
More space: hands-on activities
At “Girls celebrate technology”, schoolgirls can get a taste of skilled trades. The Vienna State Office of Criminal Investigation offers all interested women effective strategies and techniques for self-protection before and in conflict situations under the topic “Recognizing violence, naming violence”. Women can also get together to play soccer, discuss the gender pay gap while cooking or take part in city walks.
Closing: Open City Hall on International Women’s Day
The highlight and conclusion of Vienna Women’s Week is International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8. City Hall will open its doors and, in addition to numerous information stands, there will be a large supporting program. There will be free admission to guided tours, concerts, film screenings, childcare, roller skating and self-defense workshops. The final highlight is a party by women for women: In the Volkshalle in Vienna’s City Hall, people can celebrate together from 19:30.