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Empowering Migrant Women: The Journey of maiz in Austria

In the heart of the city, maiz is a self-organization by and for migrant women dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of migrants in Austria. From humble beginnings with just three individuals, we now unite over 30 members representing diverse backgrounds. Our initiatives focus on autonomy, self-organization, and collective empowerment, providing legal counseling, job orientation, language courses, and support for migrant sex workers. We are committed to political and cultural participation, as we work to amplify our voices and foster change. Together, we make history!

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Empowering Migrant Women: The Journey of maiz in Austria

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  1. „In the beginning there was Eldorado…“ • Utopia and Experiences • of a (self-)organisation of • migrant women • •In the beginning we were 3m -- • We now number over 30 (Employers) ... • •In the beginning we were only Latin American women -- • Now we come from all over the World • •In the beginning we had no infrastructure -- • Now we have 3 locations in the heart of the city • We take up room and make History! • We not only believe in change, we work on it!

  2. About maiz maiz is a self-organization by & for migrant women, which aims to improve the life and work conditions of migrants in Austria, as well as to support their political and cultural participation.

  3. Principles • Autonomy • Self-Organisation • Collective Self-Empowerment • Feminist and Critical Action •Ethical Outrage •Participation and Self-Representation •Work• Sexwork is Work • No One is „tabula rasa“ • The same privileges must apply to all & The right to not have to be the same

  4. Continuum „sex-aid-care work“

  5. Fields of Activities • Legal and social counseling, family counseling • German and Basic IT courses, Job orientation • Pre-qualification to enter the health und care sector • Streetwork, counseling and training for migrant sex workers

  6. Fields ofActivities • Preparatory program for the high school leaving exam for migrant youth • Cultural Events – political statements • Public relations • Research

  7. Visibility

  8. „Super Puta“Political Demands

  9. „We‘re here to stay!“

  10. „Internal Support &Public Demands“

  11. For the right to migrate! "Lo único que nos hemos propuesto es cambiar el mundo, lo demás lo hemos ido improvisando" Subcomandante Marcos

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