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The tasks of the anti-discrimination office in particular are:
- Supporting discriminated persons, particularly by offering advice that is free of charge, confidential and anonymous
- Offering counseling and information on the legal possibilities based on the Upper Austrian anti-discrimination law
- Giving information on measures taken to avoid discrimination as well as provisions on anti-discrimination that have already come into force
- Submission of recommendations in connection with the prohibition of discrimination
- Monitoring the implementation of the UN-Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (supported by the Oö. Monitoringausschuss)
- Assessing and proposing draft bills and regulations
- Networking with correspondent NGOs
