Austria
Austria
Austria hosts around 146,000 refugees and subsidiary protection holders and over 18,000 asylum-seekers.
UNHCR has been present in Austria since 1951 and saw its first emergency with the Hungarian uprising in 1956. In addition to the UNHCR office, Vienna is also home to the UNHCR Liaison Office to international organizations like the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
UNHCR’s work in Austria focuses on protecting recognized refugees, holders of subsidiary protection, asylum-seekers and stateless persons. This includes monitoring country laws, reception and integration conditions as well as advocating for persons under UNHCR's mandate with authorities and relevant stakeholders.
The office regularly organizes public information and awareness-raising activities, with a strong focus on educating young people on refugee issues.
Austria as a donor
Find out more about the funds raised by the government and private sector in Austria to support UNHCR.
