TESTIMONIALS

"We women in particular sometimes lack the necessary self-confidence to appear confident and eloquent and to advocate for our own points of view - both in political agendas and in our private lives. The Women's Academy offers the ideal framework for further training in communication, personal development and external appearance and to try out these areas. In addition to the specialist knowledge of the speakers, networking with the other participants and guests is an absolute enrichment for political work in one's own sphere of influence."

Michaela Kuna, Deputy local party leader and substitute local councilor Eberstalzell (2024)

"I can recommend the Women's Academy to any woman who wants to learn more about communication, how to present herself correctly and how to deal with the media. The time was instructive, exciting and a lot of fun. In addition to the content, I also got to know a great group of strong, motivated women. It fills me with pride that I was given the opportunity to have this great experience."

Maja Markovic, District Spokesperson for the IFF, Local Councillor in Upper Austria (2022)

"The Women's Academy offers the ideal framework to address women-specific issues and problems in party politics, to discuss them together and to work out solutions. The practical exercises on dealing with critical communication situations have brought me a lot, but also the module “Sovereign in Dealing with Media and Journalists”. With the Women's Academy, the FBI has set up a very attractive programme for women politicians, which encourages women to become politically involved, to contribute more and also offers the opportunity to network with like-minded people throughout Austria. "

Gudrun Kofler, State Obfrau of the RFS Tyrol (2021)

 “Putting strong women centre stage! In March 2019, the FPÖ Education Institute launched the Women’s Academy as a new training pathway. Women from across Austria came together for training in government, rhetoric’s, media work and motivation. Superb trainers helped me to find my own individual path and to build it into a highway to success. I can only advise every woman offered this opportunity to seize it with both hands. I am a member of the local council in Wiesfleck, Burgenland, and at every meeting now look forward to speaking effectively and with confidence.”

Ilse Jägerbauer, Councillor in Burgenland (2019)

“I am delighted that the FPÖ Education Institute has launched the Women’s Academy and can recommend all my fellow female activists to enrol. In particular, I would like to highlight the Head of the FPÖ Women’s Initiative, Carmen Schimanek, who got this project underway.

It is important that the women of our Party are trained, provided with a solid grounding in relevant topics and have access to continuous development. The subject matter of the course was practice-oriented, as was the competent manner in which it was taught. Although I have attended many seminars in the past, I again learned a great deal, developed many great new friendships and was able to expand my network.

For the future, I hope that many other women from our Party will be offered the opportunity to take part in the Women’s Academy and, personally, I would like to see a follow-up programme for the first cohort of women graduates. After all, you never stop learning. :-)”

Nicole Hosp, Councillor in Lustenau, former member of the Provincial Parliament, IFF Chairperson in Vorarlberg (2019)