WAVE Network OG 2020

ended

OBJECTIVES Build capacity, diversity and sustainability of WAVE & strengthen cooperation; Advance research & European data collection on gender-based violence (GBV) and specialist women’s support services (WSS); Strengthen multi-agency alliances & build capacity of WSS to provide survivor-centric and accessible support; Empower the public and young people to defend women’s human rights & engage with relevant EU laws/policies; Facilitate cooperation across borders & between agencies; Increase political and social will to sign, ratify & implement Istanbul Convention (IC); Raise awareness & disseminate knowledge of GBV & EU laws/policies EXPECTED RESULTS Increased intersectional & informational capacity of the Network; Standardized & broadened European data collection by WSS; Enhanced multi-agency cooperation of WSS providing sustainable & empowering support; Increased awareness of WSS/GBV legislation via accessible messaging, and strengthened youth involvement; Enhanced cross-border support & cooperation; Efficient political initiatives towards GBV prevention & effective implementation of IC through increased influence in European decision-making; Broadened awareness & understanding of WSS/GBV legislation ACTIVITIES Advisory Board (AB) Meetings; Board Meetings; General Assembly (GA); Capacity Building of WAVE Office; Fundraising & Monitoring; Research on WSS; Handbook; Multidisciplinary Training; Training Institute; Train-the-Trainer Programme; Campaign; Study Visits; Coordination Meetings; Policy Work & Lobbying; Conference; Information Center; Information Dissemination; Webinar Platform BENEFICIARIES WSS/NGOs(685); Policymakers(25); General public(9800); Lawyers/law enforcement(21) DELIVERABLES AB Meetings(2);Board Meetings(2); GA;Conferences, Trainings, Events(16); Leaflet(1);Working Groups(4);Database; Reports(3); Trainings(3);Manuals(2);Websites(3); Campaign materials; Study Visits(2); Information Center; Social Media(4); Newsletters(6); Magazine; Webinars(3)