Welcome to the WAVE 16 Days of Activism 2024 campaign, as we reflect on our collective journey toward “Feminist Collective Liberation and Resilience”. This year, we celebrate 30 years of powerful feminist activism across Europe, amplifying the voices of survivors and those at the forefront of the fight to end violence against women and girls.
Our 2024 program showcases a series of podcasts, webinars, articles, and videos all centred on one crucial message: the power of collective action to prevent, tackle, and ultimately end violence against women and girls. As we honour 30 years of dedication and activism, we invite you to stand with us for liberation and a future without violence.
Join us in the WAVE 16 Days of Activism 2024 campaign, and let’s be the #WAVEofChange, united in #FeministCollectiveLiberation. Together, we can build a future where every woman and girl lives free from violence.
The WAVE Office is pleased to share the calendar of events for these 16 Days of Activism beginning November 25th on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ending on December 10th on International Human Rights Day.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, WAVE reflects on 30 years of enduring commitment to ending violence against women and girls across Europe. This year’s 16 Days of Activism holds a dual significance for us. It is both a celebration of our collective journey toward Feminist Collective Liberation and Resilience, a moment to honour our shared history, recognise our present strength, and envision a future where every woman and girl lives free from violence, and a call to reflect deeply on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. For the WAVE Statement, please click HERE.
WAVE Youth Ambassadors Online Conference
The online conference “Empowering Connections: Launching the Journey of the 4th Generation of WAVE Youth Ambassadors” takes place from 15:00–19:00 (CET). The conference aims to provide a space for the new generation of WAVE Youth Ambassadors to connect, be inspired by the previous generation, and enhance their skills in feminist project management. It also aims to deepen their understanding of key EU legislative frameworks on violence against women and girls and domestic violence.
Exclusive for WAVE Youth Ambassadors
Voices for Collective Liberation Video Series
During the 16 Days of Activism, WAVE members from across Europe share their powerful messages on what is needed to achieve collective liberation and the critical role of feminist activism in shaping a future free from violence against women and girls. Follow us on our social media (Facebook, X & Instagram) to hear from diverse voices in the feminist movement and join the call for transformative change! #FeministCollectiveLiberation
Podcast with My Voice, My Choice
Listen to a new episode of the WAVE podcast “No More Violence Against Women”, where we explore the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) “My Voice My Choice”, advocating for safe and accessible abortion across the EU. Learn about the campaign’s demands, the link between access to safe abortion and addressing violence against women, the critical role of youth activism and volunteers in this movement, and much more.
Radio ORANGE 94.0 Collaboration
From 16:00-17:00 (CET), Radio ORANGE 94.0, the biggest Community Radio station in the German speaking countries, premieres this episode of the WAVE podcast “No More Violence Against Women” before it is published on our platforms.
Public Webinar on Youth Activism
Join us from 18:00-19:30 (CET) in our webinar “Youth Activism: How can I create my campaign to combat Violence Against Women and Girls?”. Led by 3rd generation WAVE Youth Ambassador RaphaĂ«lle Jouannic, this interactive session is open to young activists in Europe (aged 16–30) to provide practical skills needed to design impactful campaigns on the basis of WAVE’s Campaign & Advocacy Toolkit for Young Activists. Register HERE!
Webinar on Financial Wellbeing Toolkit
The webinar “Financial Wellbeing Toolkit for Survivors of Domestic Abuse” takes place from 13:30–15:00 (CET). Conducted by WAVE member Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland (UK), it covers the toolkit’s development, its relevance to intimate partner violence, and its adaptability for use beyond Northern Ireland.
Exclusive for WAVE Members
đź’ˇ Discover more about the Financial Wellbeing Toolkit HERE!
Voices for Collective Liberation Video Series
During the 16 Days of Activism, WAVE members from across Europe share their powerful messages on what is needed to achieve collective liberation and the critical role of feminist activism in shaping a future free from violence against women and girls. Follow us on our social media (Facebook, X & Instagram) to hear from diverse voices in the feminist movement and join the call for transformative change! #FeministCollectiveLiberation
Voices for Collective Liberation Video Series
During the 16 Days of Activism, WAVE members from across Europe share their powerful messages on what is needed to achieve collective liberation and the critical role of feminist activism in shaping a future free from violence against women and girls. Follow us on our social media (Facebook, X & Instagram) to hear from diverse voices in the feminist movement and join the call for transformative change! #FeministCollectiveLiberation
Voices for Collective Liberation Video Series
During the 16 Days of Activism, WAVE members from across Europe share their powerful messages on what is needed to achieve collective liberation and the critical role of feminist activism in shaping a future free from violence against women and girls. Follow us on our social media (Facebook, X & Instagram) to hear from diverse voices in the feminist movement and join the call for transformative change! #FeministCollectiveLiberation
Poetry Discussion “A Letter to Sudan”
Join us at the Central European University in Vienna from 18:00-19:30 (CET) for an extraordinary discussion with Sudanese-Austrian poet Taudod Abdelrahman, who shares one of her poems titled “A Letter to Sudan” to highlight the situation of women in Sudan, and the broader implications of gender-based violence in conflict zones. More info HERE!
Webinar on Hague Abduction Convention
The webinar “Domestic Violence, Migrant Mothers & the Hague Abduction Convention” takes place from 13:30–15:00 (CET). Through the Hague Mothers Campaign of WAVE member FiLiA (UK), members learn the risks migrant mothers face under the Hague Abduction Convention.
Exclusive for WAVE Members
đź’ˇ Discover more about the Hague Mothers Project HERE!
Public Webinar on Gender-Based Violence During and After Conflict
Join us from 14:00–16:00 (CET) in our webinar “Survivors at the centre: how to counter gender-based violence during and after conflict”. Experts in specialist frontline services in Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Armenia explore the complexities and different forms of gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict settings, including opportunistic sexualised violence, conflict and post-conflict-related domestic violence, and the intersecting vulnerabilities faced by women and marginalised groups.
This webinar is open to the public and welcomes participants from all sectors who are interested in understanding and addressing the critical issue of GBV during and after conflict. Register HERE until December 3rd!
đź’ˇ Discover more about the WAVE/OSCE Project on preventing and responding to GBV during the war and in post-war settings HERE!
Podcast with AwA*
Listen to a new episode of the WAVE podcast “No More Violence Against Women”, where we spotlight AwA* (short for awareness), a Vienna-based collective committed to real accountability and transformative change. Through community-based support and solidarity, AwA* addresses the structural issues perpetuating violence and discrimination. Discover how their work fosters inclusive spaces and redefines awareness as a collective responsibility to create real change.
Radio ORANGE 94.0 Collaboration
From 13:00-14:00 (CET), Radio ORANGE 94.0, the biggest Community Radio station in the German speaking countries, premieres this episode of the WAVE podcast “No More Violence Against Women” before it is published on our platforms.
Library Visibility Action
From 14:30–18:00 (CET), the WAVE team will be at the HauptbĂĽcherei Wien, hosting an info stand to share insights about WAVE’s work. Feel free to stop by and learn more (available in English and German).
Article on Rape Culture in France
In this article for WAVE’s Online Magazine, Morgane Thomas examines the post ‘MeToo’ rape culture in France and its implications at the EU level, highlighting the broader impact on women’s rights and gender equality across Europe.
Article on Obstetric and Gynaecological Violence
In this article for WAVE’s Online Magazine, Carlotta Geremia analyses obstetric and gynaecological violence, examining its impact on women’s health and the urgent need for systemic change in healthcare practices.
Webinar on Supporting Migrant Women
The webinar “Sisterhood Without Borders: Building skills, building paths of freedom from violence” takes place from 14:00–15:30 (CET). Conducted by WAVE member D.i.Re (Italy), it shares the results with members of this EU-funded project, supported by WAVE as a regranting body.
Exclusive for WAVE Members
International Human Rights Day
Given the increasing attacks on women’s human rights, it is more important than ever that we come together to ensure the protection, advancement, and realisation of these rights, both in times of peace and conflict. On this International Human Rights Day, we are reminded of the crucial need for solidarity and collective action to strengthen our shared struggle for equality, justice, and the creation of a world free from violence.
