We are delighted to introduce Kristina Kulić as an official individual WAVE member! With her long-standing involvement in our network, she brings expertise on the critical work to end violence against women and girls in Croatia and beyond.
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💜 Welcoming a new WAVE member!

Laois Domestic Abuse Service (Ireland) provides specialist, trauma-informed support for women and children affected by domestic abuse through advocacy, crisis support, and prevention. Welcome to the WAVE Network!

#EndVAWG #WAVENetwork

In May, members from across the WAVE network came together in Vienna for the Spring Advisory Board Meeting 2026.

A valuable space for exchange, reflection, and connection at a time when collective thinking and solidarity matter more than ever.

#WAVENetwork #WomensRights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

📍 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

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

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

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

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