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
New publication: Guidelines for safeguarding and empowering children
In collaboration with experts from four member organisations, WAVE developed a comprehensive child safeguarding framework that can be adapted to … Read more
WAVE Statement on the exacerbation of women’s oppression and women’s human rights violations
The 21st December 2022 was not only the shortest and darkest day in Europe (winter solstice), but also symbolised the … Read more
WAVE Fempower Magazine 2022
The WAVE Fempower Magazine 2022 is finally here! This year’s edition of the WAVE Fempower Magazine is dedicated to the … Read more
NEW LAUNCH: WAVE Youth Campaigning Toolkit
On the International Human Rights Day 2022, WAVE published the WAVE campaigning and advocacy toolkit for young activists. Campaigning to … Read more
WAVE Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022
Statement on Femicide How European governments sustain a culture of GBV On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence … Read more
Support Women’s Human Rights Defenders in Ukraine
Ukraine information across Europe
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