WAVE is…
a network of over 150 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
24th WAVE Conference: Women’s specialist services as pillars of peace in times of crisis and beyond
Registration for the 24th WAVE Conference is now open. Please register here until 30th September. The 2022 WAVE Conference ‘Women’s … Read more
WAVE celebrates the Istanbul Convention and reaffirms its commitment to advance women human’s rights
On 1 August 2014, the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also … Read more
New methodology to support CSOs in advocating for the Istanbul Convention
In order to support civil society organisations (CSOs) in promoting the principles, objectives, and provisions of the Council of Europe … Read more
Call for WAVE Youth Ambassadors 2023/2024
We are happy to announce that we are looking for the 3rd generation of WAVE Youth Ambassadors! Since October 2018, … Read more
WAVE statement on the pushback against Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights – SCOTUS overturn of Roe v. Wade.
On 24 June 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) officially overturned the 1973 landmark legal decision of … Read more
WAVE-PROSPERA Press Release on the draft EU Directive on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence
Feminist Funds and Women Specialist Services launch a call to action to Members of the European Parliament to strengthen the … Read more
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