Advancing Gender Equality in the EU Budget: WAVE at the Nicosia Conference
From 25 to 28 March, WAVE participated in a high-level conference in Nicosia focused on gender budgeting within the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034). The discussions centred on the European Commission’s proposal for a more flexible budget structure, which…
Strengthening EU Responses to Domestic Violence: WAVE at the EU Prevention Network Meeting in Brussels
From 26 to 27 March, WAVE participated in the 6th meeting of the EU Network on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence in Brussels. Coordinated by the European Commission, the network brings together representatives of EU member states,…
WAVE Regional Meeting West-Central Europe 2026
Berlin, 23–25 March 2026 The WAVE Regional Meeting West-Central Europe 2026 brought together women’s rights organisations, activists, and experts from across the region to exchange experiences, reflect on emerging challenges, and strengthen collective strategies in an increasingly complex political landscape….
New Podcast Episode – Beyond the screen: Sexualisation and online abuse against young Latina women
In this episode, we focus on technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAWG) through an intersectional lens. As our lives increasingly move online, so do many forms of violence. From harassment and hate speech to sexualised abuse and stalking, digital…
WAVE at the EU Victims’ Rights Platform: Advancing Survivor-Centred Justice Across Europe
On 17 March 2026, WAVE’s Executive Director, Stephanie Futter-Orel, participated in the High-Level Plenary of the EU Victims’ Rights Platform in Brussels. The meeting brought together representatives from EU institutions, national authorities, and civil society organisations (CSOs) to discuss the…
WAVE at the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva
WAVE participated in the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva from 9 to 12 March, continuing its advocacy to elevate women’s rights across Europe and beyond. In partnership with The Advocates for Human Rights, WAVE engaged with…
New WAVE Shadow Report Highlights Gaps in EU Implementation of the Istanbul Convention
The WAVE Network has released a new shadow report assessing how the European Union is implementing the Istanbul Convention. Prepared for the monitoring process of the Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO), the…
WAVE Regional Meeting Eurasia 2026
Vienna, 18–20 February 2026 The WAVE Regional Meeting Eurasia 2026 brought together women’s rights organisations, activists, and experts from across the region to exchange experiences, strengthen solidarity, and identify strategies to sustain their work in increasingly complex and restrictive environments. Held in…
