Joint Statement Calling on Incoming EU Leadership to Prioritise Equality and Non-Discrimination
The European Union was founded on the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Yet too many people continue to face discrimination and inequality across the Union, including intersectional and multiple forms of discrimination in all aspects of their lives.[1] In the…
Joint Civil Society Statement in Reaction to the Council Position on the Victims’ Rights Directive Revision
On 13 June, the Council of the European Union adopted its position on the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Victims’ Rights Directive. The European Parliament already published its negotiating mandate in April. More than twelve years after the…
Power Backpack Book
“This book is for women* who have experienced violence, and is designed to support them in building a ‘power backpack’ they can rely on in difficult moments.” A book by:Verein Ninlil – Empowerment und Beratung für Frauen mit Behinderung (Ninlil…
Empowering Women: WAVE’s Call to Action for the 2024- 2029 European Institutional Cycle
A Critical Time for Gender Equality Following the European Parliament elections held on Sunday, 9th June 2024, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads in our pursuit of gender equality and the eradication of gender-based violence against women and girls….
Empowering Women: WAVE’s Manifesto for a Feminist Future in the 2024 European Parliament Elections
As we stand on the cusp of the 2024 European Parliament elections, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our ongoing journey towards gender equality and the eradication of gender-based violence against women. Amidst a backdrop of escalating challenges,…
Joint Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) and EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C) reaction to the adoption of the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence 2022/0066 (COD)
Today, the Council of the EU officially adopted the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community (EL*C)[1] and Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network[2] as feminist civil society organisations (CSOs) which advocate for…
WAVE Country Report Factsheet 2023
Drawing on the WAVE Country Report 2023, this factsheet offers a concise overview of the accessibility of women’s specialist services and the adherence to Istanbul Convention minimum standards throughout Europe. With insights gathered from 46 countries, it serves as a…
VIPROM – Victim Protection in Medicine
Domestic violence (DV) may have a serious impact on physical and psychologicalhealth as well as quality of life of victims. Those working in the medical sectoroften meet DV victims, but many do not feel informed sufficiently to identify or tosupport…
