Human Rights in Austria | Human Rights Austria

Human rights in Austria are generally respected by the government; however, there were problems in some areas. There were some reports of police abuse and use of unjustified force against prisoners. Anti-Semitic incidents, including physical attacks, name-calling, property damage, and threatening letters, telephone calls, and Internet postings occurred during the year. There was some governmental and societal discrimination against Muslims and members of unrecognized religious groups, particularly those considered "sects." There were incidents of neo-National Socialist activity, rightwing extremism, and xenophobia. Trafficking in women and children for prostitution and labor also remained a problem.

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