10 Facts About Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek was born on 16 December 1961 and is an Austrian politician.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek served as minister without portfolio between 2 December 2008 and 16 December 2013.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek graduated from the Teachers College in Baden in 1983.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek began her political career in 1990 as a member of the Guntramsdorf municipal council.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek was a member of Parliament for the Social Democratic Party for the districts of Modling and Greater Vienna from 1999 to 2008.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek served as spokesperson for women's affairs in parliament and chair of the parliamentary commission for the equal treatment of women from 2004 to April 2008.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek was appointed federal minister for women and civil service to the cabinet led by Werner Faymann on 2 December 2008, replacing Heidrun Silhavy in the post.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek represents the Social Democrat Party in the coalition government formed by the Social Democrat Party and the People's Party.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek has been dealing with gender equality problems in Austria.

Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek has been the chair of the women's organisation of the Social Democratic Party since December 2009.