WAVE is…
a network of over 160 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 support services in 46 European countries and disseminating information.
News
Joint Civil Society Letter on the Removal of Commission Officials’ Details from the ‘Whoiswho’ Directory
Over 110 European civil society organisations signed a letter initiated by Civil Society Europe and Social Platform and addressed to … Read more
Civil society for EU
2024 elections campaign for better civic space and civil dialogue Civil Society Europe and Social Platform are bringing together a … Read more
EU accession to the Istanbul Convention
Today, 10 May 2023, the European Parliament historically voted on its consent for the EU accession to the Council of … Read more
Ukraine information across Europe
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