To mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network has relaunched its “Find Help” database, the largest platform in Europe for connecting survivors of gender-based violence with nearly 2,000 specialized support services in 46 countries. With gender-based violence affecting one in three women in the European Union (EU), the improved database ensures easier access to critical, feminist-led support, including shelters, helplines, and crisis centers. However, a severe shortage of specialized services and persistent funding challenges threaten these life-saving resources. By strengthening this tool, WAVE reinforces its commitment to ensuring survivors receive the assistance they need while continuing to advocate for long-term solutions to end violence against women.
Compiled from: Beverly Mtui, "Press Release: WAVE relaunches Europe’s largest database of Women’s Specialist Services," WAVE, Mar. 10, 2025.