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REALITY CHECK ON DATA COLLECTION AND EUROPEAN SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE
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Woman against Violence europe (WAVe) is a network of european women’s nGos and other organizations working in the field of combating violence against women and children. since beginning of 2013, there are 106 women’s nGos and other organizations working to combat violence against women serving as Focal Points of the WAVe network. they are located in 46 european countries. WAVe’s central task is to raise awareness of violence against women and domestic violence, promote the work of women’s nGos and empower their work wherever possible. the main activities of WAVe are:
• Advocacy: Influencing policy makers to promote, protect and strengthen the human rights of women and children in europe.
• Capacity Building: Developing the capacity of the network and involve the Focal Points of WAVe in all of WAVe’s activities, including the Annual conference as well as research projects and trainings, among other activities.
• Exchange of Information: share the most recent and up-to-date information on relevant activities taking place in europe, on local, national and european level with organizations in the WAVe network. this includes the development of the Annual WAVe country report, where Focal Points provide their local expertise to assemble an overview of the situation for 46 european countries. Additionally, WAVe issues a monthly newsletter and press releases.
• Research: WAVe has conducted and continues to conduct research in the area of mapping of women’s services, protecting high risk victims, data collection as well as research on the effects of violence on women, including the risk of falling into poverty, and the role of the healthcare sector in combating violence against women. In addition, WAVe joins other organizations and provides expertise for various projects.
• Networking: WAVe provides a platform for relevant stakeholders from all areas in the field of combating violence against women, including government officials, nGo experts as well as academic experts to exchange ideas and form alliances.
wAVe-office / Austrian women’s shelter Network - Organizational Body
187612774
NONE
Information Technology
English
2013
1-326
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