There could be 200 million “climate refugees” by 2050, according to new policy paper by the International Organization for Migration , depending on the degree of...
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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organisations.
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Photos from the 1st ENSACT Joint European Conference
Social Work students from all over Europe perform the song "Give peace a chance" from John Lennon. Find the Conference presentations by clicking on the link below: www.ensact.eu/conferences/index.php
WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2009
Please find information about the theme of the World Social Work Day 2009 and videos from around the world here For information on events in different countries click here
New film about Irena Sendler
The Hallmark Hall of Fame film, "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler" tells her story. The premiere of the film took place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., Kansas, USA. On Sunday, April 19, 2009 the film was broadcasted on CBS. See the trailer
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'The International Federation of Social Workers warmly welcomes the appointment of Ms. Marta Santos Pais by the United Nations Secretary-General as his Special...
29.04.09
'Social workers around the world will perform a crucial role in responding to the anticipated swine flu pandemic', said David N Jones, IFSW President on 29 April...
25.04.09
IFSW has played an increasingly active role in the work of UN Habitat. This included active participation in the NGO caucus at the Habitat Governing Council ...
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21.06.09
“Knowledge and information about the situation in the countries where asylum seekers and refugees originate will empower government and civil society to respond to...
18.06.09
June 17, 2009
A gathering of key social work leaders from across the country starts today in Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosted by the Manitoba Association of Social...
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11.06.09
The General Council of Official Social Work Graduate and Social Worker Associations encourages all social workers, citizens and institutions (organisations,...
09.06.09
On occasion of the 60th anniversary celebration of Singapores' medical social work, the Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan of the country invited social workers to share...
08.06.09
Students, teachers, parents and public officers in Lagos State gathered at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa on Wednesday, to celebrate the first School Social...
02.06.09
The Amnesty International Report 2009 documents the state of human rights during 2008 country-by-country and provides a summary of each continent and the Middle ...
02.06.09
GENEVA (ILO News) – In a new study on the patterns of forced labour worldwide, the International Labour Office (ILO) says the “opportunity cost” of coercion to the...
España-Spain: XI Congreso Estatal de Trabajo Social
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