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

WAVE Newsletter May 2023

The WAVE Newsletter May 2023 is out now! We are happy to share with you that our newest WAVE Newsletter has just been … 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

WAVE Newsletter April 2023

The WAVE Newsletter April 2023 is out now! We are happy to share with you that our newest WAVE Newsletter has just been … Read more

WAVE Newsletter March 2023

The WAVE Newsletter March 2023 is out now! We are happy to share with you that our newest WAVE Newsletter has just been … Read more

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