Standing Firm: A Call for Reproductive Justice on International Safe Abortion Day
On this International Safe Abortion Day, the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network urgently calls for global action to ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services, including safe, affordable, and legal abortion. As we mark our 30th anniversary, we stand in…
A life free from violence: Primary prevention as the key to eliminating violence against women and girls
Overview A Life Free from Violence – Primary Prevention as the Key to Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls is a comprehensive publication by the WAVE Network that highlights the essential role of primary prevention in addressing violence against women…
WAVE Network Denounces the Elimination of Gender Equality Portfolio: Europe’s Future Hinges on Women’s Rights
On Tuesday, 17th of September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the candidates for the new College of Commissioners. This announcement signals a worrying shift in the priorities of the European Commission with regard to gender equality. The…
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,…
