Bonds That Build: A Declaration of Interconnection
On this Human Rights Day, the WAVE Network reaffirms a fundamental truth: we are one humanity, bound together by rights that belong to us all. … Read more
While the World Sleeps, We’re Building
On November 25, the world honours the Mirabal sisters—Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa—who were assassinated in 1960 for refusing to accept dictatorship. Their courage sparked … Read more
WAVE Calls on Latvia to Uphold the Istanbul Convention and Protect Women’s Right
The WAVE Network stands in solidarity with Latvian women, girls, and feminist civil society as the Latvian Parliament prepares to vote on a proposal to … Read more
WAVE Statement on the Escalating Repression in Serbia
The current wave of protests in Serbia was sparked by a tragic event on November 1, 2024, when the roof of the Novi Sad train station collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 16 people who were simply … Read more
Acceptance with Reservations: WAVE Network’s Stance on the EU Directive Addressing Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence
As Europe’s leading network representing over 1,600 women’s organizations through 179 members in 46 countries, the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network has consistently led … Read more
A Step Forward, Yet Many Missed Opportunities: WAVE’s Initial Response to the EU Directive on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence
On February 6th, a pivotal moment unfolded as the European Council and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the Directive aimed at combating … Read more
WAVE Statement on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Istanbul Convention, 11th May 2021
For the full WAVE Statement on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Istanbul Convention, 11th May 2021, please click here. For the full speaking … Read more
