@wave-network.bsky.social
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!
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more below and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Learn more below and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more below and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Learn more below and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA
@eucivilsociety.bsky.social
Happy to welcome Human Rights Group “Marem” as a new WAVE member.
Their work supporting women facing violence, especially survivors from the North Caucasus, is powerful and deeply needed. 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
Their work supporting women facing violence, especially survivors from the North Caucasus, is powerful and deeply needed. 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Happy to welcome Human Rights Group “Marem” as a new WAVE member.
Their work supporting women facing violence, especially survivors from the North Caucasus, is powerful and deeply needed. 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
Their work supporting women facing violence, especially survivors from the North Caucasus, is powerful and deeply needed. 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
Something made you stop scrolling.
A familiar face. A remembered headline.
This article asks why some trials become spectacle while others reveal how survivors are really treated.
If you felt a reaction, this piece is for you.
Read more: shorturl.at/Dga38
#TrialByMedia #VAWG #SurvivorVoices
A familiar face. A remembered headline.
This article asks why some trials become spectacle while others reveal how survivors are really treated.
If you felt a reaction, this piece is for you.
Read more: shorturl.at/Dga38
#TrialByMedia #VAWG #SurvivorVoices
January 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Something made you stop scrolling.
A familiar face. A remembered headline.
This article asks why some trials become spectacle while others reveal how survivors are really treated.
If you felt a reaction, this piece is for you.
Read more: shorturl.at/Dga38
#TrialByMedia #VAWG #SurvivorVoices
A familiar face. A remembered headline.
This article asks why some trials become spectacle while others reveal how survivors are really treated.
If you felt a reaction, this piece is for you.
Read more: shorturl.at/Dga38
#TrialByMedia #VAWG #SurvivorVoices
Gentle Reminder: Don't forget to register below! 🚨🚨🚨
📢 Registration is open!
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
January 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Gentle Reminder: Don't forget to register below! 🚨🚨🚨
So happy to welcome Sexual Assault Recovery Centre “Sisters” (Центр “Сёстры”) as a new WAVE member from the Russian Federation.
Their long-standing work supporting survivors of sexualised violence through helplines, counselling and education is truly powerful 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
Their long-standing work supporting survivors of sexualised violence through helplines, counselling and education is truly powerful 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
So happy to welcome Sexual Assault Recovery Centre “Sisters” (Центр “Сёстры”) as a new WAVE member from the Russian Federation.
Their long-standing work supporting survivors of sexualised violence through helplines, counselling and education is truly powerful 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
Their long-standing work supporting survivors of sexualised violence through helplines, counselling and education is truly powerful 💙
#WAVENetwork #SupportSurvivors #EndVAW
📢 Registration is open!
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
January 5, 2026 at 12:22 PM
📢 Registration is open!
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
On 15 January, join the MARVOW 2.0 EU online workshop on strengthening support for older women surviving abuse. Featuring WAVE’s Anca Ciupa.
🕙 10:00–12:30 CET
🔗 marvow.eu/workshop-fro...
#EndGBV #ViolenceAgainstOlderWomen #HumanRights
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
Reposted
The Gvt’s VAWG strategy commits to establishing safe reporting mechanisms for survivors. Thank you to everyone who has stood with us in this fight. There is much work ahead of us, but we will hold this Government to their word.
Our full statement here: shorturl.at/EMgpK
Our full statement here: shorturl.at/EMgpK
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Gvt’s VAWG strategy commits to establishing safe reporting mechanisms for survivors. Thank you to everyone who has stood with us in this fight. There is much work ahead of us, but we will hold this Government to their word.
Our full statement here: shorturl.at/EMgpK
Our full statement here: shorturl.at/EMgpK
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
📢 “Femicide in Europe is not a statistic. It’s a crisis. Women’s rights are under growing pressure - and we need structural change now.”
Read our full interview in Der Tagesspiegel with WAVE Network’s Anca Ciupa. 👇
shorturl.at/o2gEj
#16DaysofActivism
Read our full interview in Der Tagesspiegel with WAVE Network’s Anca Ciupa. 👇
shorturl.at/o2gEj
#16DaysofActivism
Femizide in Europa: Menschenrechtsexpertin warnt vor wachsender Bedrohung
Der Druck auf die Frauenrechte nimmt in Europa zu. Eine Menschenrechtsexpertin erklärt, welche Maßnahmen dagegen helfen könnten.
shorturl.at
November 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📢 “Femicide in Europe is not a statistic. It’s a crisis. Women’s rights are under growing pressure - and we need structural change now.”
Read our full interview in Der Tagesspiegel with WAVE Network’s Anca Ciupa. 👇
shorturl.at/o2gEj
#16DaysofActivism
Read our full interview in Der Tagesspiegel with WAVE Network’s Anca Ciupa. 👇
shorturl.at/o2gEj
#16DaysofActivism
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
✍️ New article by WAVE Youth Ambassador, Juliette Font:
66% of women in European universities experience gender-based violence.
Universities must act, not just report.
Read From Evidence to Action 👉 wave-network.org/from-evidenc...
#EndGBV #YouthVoices #HigherEducation
66% of women in European universities experience gender-based violence.
Universities must act, not just report.
Read From Evidence to Action 👉 wave-network.org/from-evidenc...
#EndGBV #YouthVoices #HigherEducation
From Evidence to Action: Confronting Gender-Based Violence in European Universities - WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE EUROPE
By Juliette Font, WAVE Youth Ambassador 2024-2026
wave-network.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
✍️ New article by WAVE Youth Ambassador, Juliette Font:
66% of women in European universities experience gender-based violence.
Universities must act, not just report.
Read From Evidence to Action 👉 wave-network.org/from-evidenc...
#EndGBV #YouthVoices #HigherEducation
66% of women in European universities experience gender-based violence.
Universities must act, not just report.
Read From Evidence to Action 👉 wave-network.org/from-evidenc...
#EndGBV #YouthVoices #HigherEducation
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