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Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE): We are a feminist network of European NGOs promoting human rights of women, their children, and girls.
Together we can end violence against women and girls in Europe and the world!
Together we can end violence against women and girls in Europe and the world!
We’re happy to welcome Foundation “Lara” as our newest WAVE member from Bosnia & Herzegovina. Lara provides specialist support for women and children affected by gender based violence and human trafficking, & works to strengthen protection in their community.
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #SupportSurvivors
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #SupportSurvivors
December 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We’re happy to welcome Foundation “Lara” as our newest WAVE member from Bosnia & Herzegovina. Lara provides specialist support for women and children affected by gender based violence and human trafficking, & works to strengthen protection in their community.
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #SupportSurvivors
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #SupportSurvivors
The WAVE Country Report 2025 is out now!
It maps women’s specialist services in 46 countries, with insights on tech-facilitated violence, prevention, shelters and more.
Read the full report here:
wave-network.org/wave-country...
#WAVE #CountryReport2025 #EndVAW #VAW #WomensRights
It maps women’s specialist services in 46 countries, with insights on tech-facilitated violence, prevention, shelters and more.
Read the full report here:
wave-network.org/wave-country...
#WAVE #CountryReport2025 #EndVAW #VAW #WomensRights
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The WAVE Country Report 2025 is out now!
It maps women’s specialist services in 46 countries, with insights on tech-facilitated violence, prevention, shelters and more.
Read the full report here:
wave-network.org/wave-country...
#WAVE #CountryReport2025 #EndVAW #VAW #WomensRights
It maps women’s specialist services in 46 countries, with insights on tech-facilitated violence, prevention, shelters and more.
Read the full report here:
wave-network.org/wave-country...
#WAVE #CountryReport2025 #EndVAW #VAW #WomensRights
Clause 104 will criminalise domestic abuse victim-survivors, separate children from their primary carers, and hand perpetrators more power.
It must be removed.
Victims need protection, not prosecution.
#NoClause104
It must be removed.
Victims need protection, not prosecution.
#NoClause104
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Clause 104 will criminalise domestic abuse victim-survivors, separate children from their primary carers, and hand perpetrators more power.
It must be removed.
Victims need protection, not prosecution.
#NoClause104
It must be removed.
Victims need protection, not prosecution.
#NoClause104
Human Rights Day reminder:
Women’s rights are human rights.
The work continues.
wave-network.org/bonds-that-b...
#16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay
Women’s rights are human rights.
The work continues.
wave-network.org/bonds-that-b...
#16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Human Rights Day reminder:
Women’s rights are human rights.
The work continues.
wave-network.org/bonds-that-b...
#16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay
Women’s rights are human rights.
The work continues.
wave-network.org/bonds-that-b...
#16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay
Women’s shelters save lives. But too many operate with unstable funding.
Our Emergency Fund helps keep them open when survivors need safety most.
Donate here: wave-network.org/donate/
#16DaysOfActivism #SupportWSS #FundShelters
Our Emergency Fund helps keep them open when survivors need safety most.
Donate here: wave-network.org/donate/
#16DaysOfActivism #SupportWSS #FundShelters
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Women’s shelters save lives. But too many operate with unstable funding.
Our Emergency Fund helps keep them open when survivors need safety most.
Donate here: wave-network.org/donate/
#16DaysOfActivism #SupportWSS #FundShelters
Our Emergency Fund helps keep them open when survivors need safety most.
Donate here: wave-network.org/donate/
#16DaysOfActivism #SupportWSS #FundShelters
Primary prevention stops violence against women before it starts.
It takes real systemic change and sustained investment.
Support the services that make safety possible.
#WAVE16Days #16DaysofActivism #PrimaryPrevention #WAVEofChange
It takes real systemic change and sustained investment.
Support the services that make safety possible.
#WAVE16Days #16DaysofActivism #PrimaryPrevention #WAVEofChange
December 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Primary prevention stops violence against women before it starts.
It takes real systemic change and sustained investment.
Support the services that make safety possible.
#WAVE16Days #16DaysofActivism #PrimaryPrevention #WAVEofChange
It takes real systemic change and sustained investment.
Support the services that make safety possible.
#WAVE16Days #16DaysofActivism #PrimaryPrevention #WAVEofChange
Forced marriage and marital captivity deny freedom and consent.
Every woman deserves the right to choose and to leave.
Thank you Femmes for Freedom and Shirin Musa for today’s powerful insights.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #ForcedMarriage #MaritalCaptivity #WAVE16Days
Every woman deserves the right to choose and to leave.
Thank you Femmes for Freedom and Shirin Musa for today’s powerful insights.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #ForcedMarriage #MaritalCaptivity #WAVE16Days
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Forced marriage and marital captivity deny freedom and consent.
Every woman deserves the right to choose and to leave.
Thank you Femmes for Freedom and Shirin Musa for today’s powerful insights.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #ForcedMarriage #MaritalCaptivity #WAVE16Days
Every woman deserves the right to choose and to leave.
Thank you Femmes for Freedom and Shirin Musa for today’s powerful insights.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #ForcedMarriage #MaritalCaptivity #WAVE16Days
Women’s shelters are essential safety and support for survivors. This winter, many are under pressure, including in Ukraine and Georgia.
Support the WAVE Emergency Fund.
Donate now so women can stay safe tonight.
🌐 wave-network.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #16DaysOfActivism #SheltersSaveLives
Support the WAVE Emergency Fund.
Donate now so women can stay safe tonight.
🌐 wave-network.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #16DaysOfActivism #SheltersSaveLives
December 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Women’s shelters are essential safety and support for survivors. This winter, many are under pressure, including in Ukraine and Georgia.
Support the WAVE Emergency Fund.
Donate now so women can stay safe tonight.
🌐 wave-network.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #16DaysOfActivism #SheltersSaveLives
Support the WAVE Emergency Fund.
Donate now so women can stay safe tonight.
🌐 wave-network.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday #16DaysOfActivism #SheltersSaveLives
School is in session!
The #EUDirectiveonViolenceAgainstWomen and Domestic Violence is a milestone for survivor rights across the EU. Minimum standards. Stronger protections. Now we need full implementation.
#16DaysOfActivism #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
The #EUDirectiveonViolenceAgainstWomen and Domestic Violence is a milestone for survivor rights across the EU. Minimum standards. Stronger protections. Now we need full implementation.
#16DaysOfActivism #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
School is in session!
The #EUDirectiveonViolenceAgainstWomen and Domestic Violence is a milestone for survivor rights across the EU. Minimum standards. Stronger protections. Now we need full implementation.
#16DaysOfActivism #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
The #EUDirectiveonViolenceAgainstWomen and Domestic Violence is a milestone for survivor rights across the EU. Minimum standards. Stronger protections. Now we need full implementation.
#16DaysOfActivism #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
The #IstanbulConvention is Europe’s strongest framework to prevent and combat violence against women. It sets standards for prevention, protection, prosecution, and specialist services, but implementation still varies widely.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #16Days #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #16Days #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The #IstanbulConvention is Europe’s strongest framework to prevent and combat violence against women. It sets standards for prevention, protection, prosecution, and specialist services, but implementation still varies widely.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #16Days #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
#16DaysOfActivism #EndVAWG #16Days #WAVE16Days #WAVEofChange
While the world sleeps, we’re building.
On 25 November, we honour the Mirabal sisters & open the 16 Days of Activism with a focus on women’s specialist services. Shelters, helplines, & women’s centres save lives, but many remain underfunded.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/gWTSG
#16DaysOfActivism
On 25 November, we honour the Mirabal sisters & open the 16 Days of Activism with a focus on women’s specialist services. Shelters, helplines, & women’s centres save lives, but many remain underfunded.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/gWTSG
#16DaysOfActivism
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
While the world sleeps, we’re building.
On 25 November, we honour the Mirabal sisters & open the 16 Days of Activism with a focus on women’s specialist services. Shelters, helplines, & women’s centres save lives, but many remain underfunded.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/gWTSG
#16DaysOfActivism
On 25 November, we honour the Mirabal sisters & open the 16 Days of Activism with a focus on women’s specialist services. Shelters, helplines, & women’s centres save lives, but many remain underfunded.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/gWTSG
#16DaysOfActivism
We begin our 16 Days campaign next week. Ahead of the launch, here is one of the events we are supporting.
1 December: international premiere of Mayday Rain at CEU.
Register here: forms.office.com/e/RheUJGfsR2
#16Days #MaydayRain
1 December: international premiere of Mayday Rain at CEU.
Register here: forms.office.com/e/RheUJGfsR2
#16Days #MaydayRain
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We begin our 16 Days campaign next week. Ahead of the launch, here is one of the events we are supporting.
1 December: international premiere of Mayday Rain at CEU.
Register here: forms.office.com/e/RheUJGfsR2
#16Days #MaydayRain
1 December: international premiere of Mayday Rain at CEU.
Register here: forms.office.com/e/RheUJGfsR2
#16Days #MaydayRain
We’re proud to welcome five new members to the WAVE Network, now 190 organisations strong. Their work strengthens our shared fight for safety, equality, and justice. 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministSolidarity
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministSolidarity
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We’re proud to welcome five new members to the WAVE Network, now 190 organisations strong. Their work strengthens our shared fight for safety, equality, and justice. 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministSolidarity
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministSolidarity
Latvia’s vote to quit the Istanbul Convention puts women at risk. The president must veto this decision. #IstanbulConvention #EndVAW
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Latvia’s vote to quit the Istanbul Convention puts women at risk. The president must veto this decision. #IstanbulConvention #EndVAW
📍 Can’t wait to see you again, Brussels!
Next week, WAVE joins EL*C at the European Parliament for the Gender Equality Week 2025.
Together we focus on shared goals: ending violence against women and promoting equality.
#DespiteOurDifferences #WAVENetwork #ELC #throwbackpic #tbt
Next week, WAVE joins EL*C at the European Parliament for the Gender Equality Week 2025.
Together we focus on shared goals: ending violence against women and promoting equality.
#DespiteOurDifferences #WAVENetwork #ELC #throwbackpic #tbt
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
📍 Can’t wait to see you again, Brussels!
Next week, WAVE joins EL*C at the European Parliament for the Gender Equality Week 2025.
Together we focus on shared goals: ending violence against women and promoting equality.
#DespiteOurDifferences #WAVENetwork #ELC #throwbackpic #tbt
Next week, WAVE joins EL*C at the European Parliament for the Gender Equality Week 2025.
Together we focus on shared goals: ending violence against women and promoting equality.
#DespiteOurDifferences #WAVENetwork #ELC #throwbackpic #tbt
WAVE joined the Conference on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women in Chișinău, Moldova.
An inspiring few days of dialogue, solidarity, and shared purpose 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministFunding #Solidarity
An inspiring few days of dialogue, solidarity, and shared purpose 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministFunding #Solidarity
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
WAVE joined the Conference on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women in Chișinău, Moldova.
An inspiring few days of dialogue, solidarity, and shared purpose 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministFunding #Solidarity
An inspiring few days of dialogue, solidarity, and shared purpose 💜
#WAVENetwork #EndVAW #FeministFunding #Solidarity
Latvia’s Parliament voted in favour of withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, despite protests and 10,000 voices saying no.
We stand with our Latvian members and every feminist defender fighting to protect women’s safety and rights. ❗
#WAVENetwork #Latvia #WomensRights #FeministSolidarity
We stand with our Latvian members and every feminist defender fighting to protect women’s safety and rights. ❗
#WAVENetwork #Latvia #WomensRights #FeministSolidarity
October 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Latvia’s Parliament voted in favour of withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, despite protests and 10,000 voices saying no.
We stand with our Latvian members and every feminist defender fighting to protect women’s safety and rights. ❗
#WAVENetwork #Latvia #WomensRights #FeministSolidarity
We stand with our Latvian members and every feminist defender fighting to protect women’s safety and rights. ❗
#WAVENetwork #Latvia #WomensRights #FeministSolidarity
Women’s rights are not up for merger.
We stand with our Romanian members calling for genuine consultation and the protection of women’s safety and equality. 💜
Read our statement: wave-network.org/wave-urges-r...
#WAVENetwork #FeministSolidarity #Romania #WomensRights
We stand with our Romanian members calling for genuine consultation and the protection of women’s safety and equality. 💜
Read our statement: wave-network.org/wave-urges-r...
#WAVENetwork #FeministSolidarity #Romania #WomensRights
October 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Women’s rights are not up for merger.
We stand with our Romanian members calling for genuine consultation and the protection of women’s safety and equality. 💜
Read our statement: wave-network.org/wave-urges-r...
#WAVENetwork #FeministSolidarity #Romania #WomensRights
We stand with our Romanian members calling for genuine consultation and the protection of women’s safety and equality. 💜
Read our statement: wave-network.org/wave-urges-r...
#WAVENetwork #FeministSolidarity #Romania #WomensRights
Did you grab a copy of the new Fempower Magazine at the WAVE Conference? ✨
If not, the full 2025 edition is now online with 9 powerful articles on feminist solidarity across Europe.
📖 Read here: wave-network.org/amplifying-f...
#FempowerMagazine #WAVENetwork #EndVAWG
If not, the full 2025 edition is now online with 9 powerful articles on feminist solidarity across Europe.
📖 Read here: wave-network.org/amplifying-f...
#FempowerMagazine #WAVENetwork #EndVAWG
October 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Did you grab a copy of the new Fempower Magazine at the WAVE Conference? ✨
If not, the full 2025 edition is now online with 9 powerful articles on feminist solidarity across Europe.
📖 Read here: wave-network.org/amplifying-f...
#FempowerMagazine #WAVENetwork #EndVAWG
If not, the full 2025 edition is now online with 9 powerful articles on feminist solidarity across Europe.
📖 Read here: wave-network.org/amplifying-f...
#FempowerMagazine #WAVENetwork #EndVAWG
Day 2 💜 WAVE members only: workshops on burnout 🌿, alliances 🤝 & resilience 📚. A space to connect, care, and grow stronger together.
#WAVEConference2025
#WAVEConference2025
September 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Day 2 💜 WAVE members only: workshops on burnout 🌿, alliances 🤝 & resilience 📚. A space to connect, care, and grow stronger together.
#WAVEConference2025
#WAVEConference2025
Honoured to welcome Romanian member of the Senate, Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, to the 27th WAVE Conference in Bucharest.
Her presence highlights the importance of political leadership in advancing feminist solidarity and ending violence against women. 💜
#WAVEConference2025
Her presence highlights the importance of political leadership in advancing feminist solidarity and ending violence against women. 💜
#WAVEConference2025
September 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Honoured to welcome Romanian member of the Senate, Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, to the 27th WAVE Conference in Bucharest.
Her presence highlights the importance of political leadership in advancing feminist solidarity and ending violence against women. 💜
#WAVEConference2025
Her presence highlights the importance of political leadership in advancing feminist solidarity and ending violence against women. 💜
#WAVEConference2025
Day 1 of the 27th WAVE Conference is here! Theme: Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action. 💜
Together we reclaim our power to end violence against women, even in the face of today’s political struggles.
#WAVEConference2025
Together we reclaim our power to end violence against women, even in the face of today’s political struggles.
#WAVEConference2025
September 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Day 1 of the 27th WAVE Conference is here! Theme: Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action. 💜
Together we reclaim our power to end violence against women, even in the face of today’s political struggles.
#WAVEConference2025
Together we reclaim our power to end violence against women, even in the face of today’s political struggles.
#WAVEConference2025
WAVE was proud to join the 80th European Forum Alpbach.
Our team highlighted that civil society, especially feminist women’s rights orgs, must shape Europe’s future.
Violence is not inevitable, it is preventable.
#EFA25 #HumanRights #WomensRights
Our team highlighted that civil society, especially feminist women’s rights orgs, must shape Europe’s future.
Violence is not inevitable, it is preventable.
#EFA25 #HumanRights #WomensRights
September 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
WAVE was proud to join the 80th European Forum Alpbach.
Our team highlighted that civil society, especially feminist women’s rights orgs, must shape Europe’s future.
Violence is not inevitable, it is preventable.
#EFA25 #HumanRights #WomensRights
Our team highlighted that civil society, especially feminist women’s rights orgs, must shape Europe’s future.
Violence is not inevitable, it is preventable.
#EFA25 #HumanRights #WomensRights
🚨 WAVE internship alert! Vienna-based, Jan–June 2026 | Feminist values + human rights focus | €500/mo | 3–6 mo, 20–35 h/week | Apply by 15 Oct 2025 (rolling)
wave-network.org/internships/
wave-network.org/internships/
September 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨 WAVE internship alert! Vienna-based, Jan–June 2026 | Feminist values + human rights focus | €500/mo | 3–6 mo, 20–35 h/week | Apply by 15 Oct 2025 (rolling)
wave-network.org/internships/
wave-network.org/internships/
We are happy to share our August #WAVEnewsletter! Explore key developments, highlighting efforts to prevent and address violence against women and girls across Europe.
Check your inbox to read it, or subscribe on our website to stay updated: wave-network.org/wave-newslet...
#endVAWG
Check your inbox to read it, or subscribe on our website to stay updated: wave-network.org/wave-newslet...
#endVAWG
August 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are happy to share our August #WAVEnewsletter! Explore key developments, highlighting efforts to prevent and address violence against women and girls across Europe.
Check your inbox to read it, or subscribe on our website to stay updated: wave-network.org/wave-newslet...
#endVAWG
Check your inbox to read it, or subscribe on our website to stay updated: wave-network.org/wave-newslet...
#endVAWG