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 Toolkit on Feminist Self-Care for Young Activists and Young Professionals
We are thrilled to introduce the WAVE Toolkit on Feminist Self-Care for Young Activists and Young Professionals! This resource is crafted to support young changemakers … Read more
Building Equality Together: Women’s Rights at the Heart of Human Rights
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we reaffirm the fundamental truth that women’s rights are human rights. On the occasion of WAVE’s 30th anniversary and … Read more
Welcome to the WAVE 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Against Women 2024
Welcome to the WAVE 16 Days of Activism 2024 campaign, as we reflect on our collective journey toward “Feminist Collective Liberation and Resilience”. This year, we … Read more
Ending Violence against Women: A Vision for Collective Feminist Liberation and a Future Without Violence
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, the WAVE Network reflects on 30 years of enduring commitment to ending … Read more
Open Letter to EU decision makers: Stop the Child Sexual Abuse Crisis now!
On this World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, we, a coalition of 77 organisations working on children … Read more
WAVE Informational Leaflet 2024
Find out more about WAVE and our members in the informational leaflet 2024. The leaflet provides a listing of all WAVE member organisations (as of … Read more
