WAVE participated in a Nicosia conference on the EU budget (2028–2034), raising concerns over removing gender equality funding.
“Women’s shelters are crucial and need more long-term funding.” – Katrin Schneeweis
Read more: wave-network.org/advancing-ge...
One month on from “Where Is the Line?” with Rifka Fehr & VivaVulva, we’re still reflecting on how digital interactions shape boundaries, pressure, and silence.
Read more: wave-network.org/where-is-the...
#TFVAWG #DigitalSafety #EndVAWG
We’re welcoming SEX vs THE STORK Association (Romania) to the WAVE Network 💜
They work on prevention, education, and support for women, children, and young people affected by gender-based violence, including emerging forms like cyberviolence.
#WAVENetwork #EndVAWG
EU Victims’ Rights Platform: progress is coming, but gaps remain.
Survivor-centred justice must go further, especially for migrants and children.
WAVE will keep pushing for real implementation across Europe.
🔗 wave-network.org/wave-at-the-...
#VictimsRights #EU
#WAVECountryReport2025 highlights key findings on women’s specialist services across Europe.
85% of countries have a national helpline, and 80% meet minimum standards. In 2024, almost 1 million calls were made.
Specialist services are essential.
wave-network.org/wave-country...
#EndVAW
New #NoMoreVAW podcast 🎧
Young feminist activists speak out on online violence, racism, and the fetishisation of Latina women.
Listen to powerful youth-led research and voices driving change:
wave-network.org/new-podcast-...
#EndVAW #TFVAWG #IWD
“CSW70 was a powerful opportunity to advance women’s rights & confront barriers survivors face in justice systems.” – Anca Ciupa
Grateful to WAVE members, partners & stakeholders for their solidarity, and to President Susana Pavlou for her leadership.
#CSW70 #EndVAWG #WomensRights #GenderEquality
A full house at #CSW70 for our panel with the Advocates for Human Rights on how legal systems can harm survivors instead of delivering justice.
Grateful for the powerful discussion and shared strategies to strengthen survivor-centred justice.
#EndVAWG #AccessToJustice
“Send me your location.”
“Why haven’t you answered?”
“Send me a pic.”
When do familiar messages cross a line?
Join WAVE and Viva La Vulva on March 17 at 18:00 at CEU (Room B505) for an interactive workshop on digital boundaries and online pressure.
Register: shorturl.at/cZ7Lk
#IWD #TFVAWG
Former WAVE intern Marta is now our Project & Research Officer.
“My internship at WAVE showed me how powerful transnational feminist networks are… It strengthened my commitment to feminist research and advocacy.”
Apply for our next internship (Aug/Sept–Dec 2026):
wave-network.org/internships/
At #CSW70 in New York, the WAVE Network and The Advocates for Human Rights will host a panel on how legal systems can harm survivors of gender-based violence instead of protecting them.
📅 10 March | 10:30–12:00
📍 Salvation Army, Lower Level
#AccessToJustice #EndVAWG #CSW70
Thank you, Lea 💜
Lea has been a valued part of WAVE, contributing to our community and key resources including the Country Report and WAVE publications.
We wish her every success on her PhD journey.
#WAVENetwork #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #CountryReport #VAWG
Gender-based violence does not stop at a certain age.
This February in Brussels, Stephanie Futter-Orel facilitated a MARVOW conference panel on older women and violence.
Power and control dynamics apply at every age. Protect all women. 💜
#VAWG #MARVOW
WAVE Network is a signatory to the civil society letter on the #MyVoiceMyChoice European Citizens’ Initiative.
Ahead of the European Commission’s 25 February response, 170+ groups call for action on access to safe & legal abortion care.
Read the letter: shorturl.at/aDMZj
WAVE met with EU Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib, in Brussels, hosted by Garance, to exchange on EU policy to end violence against women and the vital role of women’s specialist services across Europe.
#EndVAWG #GenderEquality #WAVENetwork
🌍 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
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
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
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
📢 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
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
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
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
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
Human Rights Day reminder:
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
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
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
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