WAVE is…
a network of over 180 European women’s NGOs working towards prevention and protection of women and children from violence. We build the capacity of our members, advocate for better legislation, conduct research and raise awareness on violence against women and girls.
Capacity Building
training around 350 professionals to support women and girls to be free from violence.
Advocacy for protection and prevention
lobbying and consulting with stakeholders in 50 initiatives every year.
Research and awareness raising
gathering data on the situation women’s specialist services in 46 European countries and disseminating information.
News
WAVE Informational Leaflet 2025
Find out more about WAVE and our members in the informational leaflet 2025. The leaflet provides a listing of all WAVE member organisations (as of … Read more
WAVE Fempower Magazine 2025
The WAVE Fempower Magazine 2025 is out now! This year’s edition, “Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action: Reclaiming our Power to End Violence Against Women,” highlights … Read more
WAVE Urges Romania to Safeguard Women’s Rights Amid Institutional Reforms
The WAVE Network stands in solidarity with our Romanian members and all women and girls in Romania amid deeply concerning developments affecting their rights and … Read more
27th WAVE Conference 2025 Recap: Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action
Dates: 22–23 September 2025Location: Bucharest, RomaniaTheme: Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action: Reclaiming our Power to End Violence Against WomenOrganised by: The WAVE Office, in cooperation … Read more
Keeping the Promise: Access, Justice, and Care on International Safe Abortion Day
On this International Safe Abortion Day, the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network calls on governments and institutions to turn commitments into action so that … Read more
WAVE Calls for a Strong EU Civil Society Strategy to Safeguard Democracy and Women’s Rights
The WAVE Network warns that democracy and civic freedoms in Europe are under mounting attack. Smear campaigns, restrictive laws, financial insecurity, and the rise of … Read more
