Governance
Gleichbehandlungsanwaltschaft (GAW)
The Equal Treatment Ombudsperson, providing support for discrimination victims.
Definition
The Gleichbehandlungsanwaltschaft (GAW) is the independent federal Equal Treatment Ombudsperson in Austria. It provides free, confidential legal advice and support to individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination under the Equal Treatment Act, assisting them with negotiations, information on legal remedies, and filing complaints with the Equal Treatment Commission.