Asylum Country with Tradition

Due to its geographical situation between East and West, Austria was for many decades the most important country for the initial reception of refugees and immigrants in Europe.

UNHCR's Work in Austria

Major fields of work at UNHCR in Austria involve working with Austrian authorities, the OSCE, legal networks and the Austrian Public.

Internships

The UNHCR Office in Austria offers internships in its Legal Unit and its Public Information Unit. Moreover, the UNHCR Liaison Office to the OSCE and Vienna-based UN Agencies also offers internships.

UNHCR Office in Austria

Postfach 550
1400 Vienna
Austria

Phone +43 (0)1 - 260 60 4048
Fax +43 (0)1 - 263 41 15
ausvi[at]unhcr.org
http://www.unhcr.at

URL: www.unhcr.at/english/austrian-asylum-legislation.html
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