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NASW-DRC are working in Uvira , located in the south-Kivu region of the DRC, which has recently sustained heavy rains.

Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Disaster, IFSW, Social Work

May 28, 2020

NASW-DRC are working in Uvira , located in the south-Kivu region of the DRC, which has recently sustained heavy rains. Flooding has killed 53 people and has destroyed thousands of […]

Keywords: DRCONGO, social workRegion: AfricaLanguage: English

COVID-19 Response from Singapore Association of Social Workers

Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster

May 1, 2020

Background COVID-19 has caught the world by a mighty storm.  As on 18 April, the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide is more than 2 million with nearly 150,000 deaths […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

Indonesian update on response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster

April 28, 2020

Jakarta, 20 April 2020 For the sake of our safety, the anniversary of World’s Social Work Day, which we had prepared, must eventually be canceled due to the spread of […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

I Webinar IFSW & SWAN : Almost 20’000 social workers were engaged in a webinar on the Social Work Response to the Covid-19 crisis

Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19, Disaster, IFSW, Social Work

April 3, 2020

IFSW and the Social Work Action Network organised the first webinar to discuss the role of social workers meeting the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. Professionals from the United States, […]

Keywords: covid, international response, social workRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons

Information Type: NewsTopic: Conflict, Disaster

April 17, 2019

Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons – NATO Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19 The highest objective of social workers is to protect and support people. […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

ANZASW Statement on Terror Attacks in New Zealand

Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster

March 16, 2019

IFSW member The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) expressed its support for all who were affected by today’s events in Christchurch / Otautahi. We are shocked to […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA IFSW A LA ASOCIACIÓN HELÉNICA DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social Work

July 28, 2018

A los Miembros de la Asociación Helénica de Trabajadores Sociales: Como Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales quiero manifestar a ustedes mi más sincera solidaridad con el pueblo […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: Spanish

Message from IFSW President to Hellenic Association of Social Workers

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social Work

July 28, 2018

To Members of Hellenic Association of Social Workers: As President of the International Federation of Social Workers, I want to express to you my sincerest solidarity with the Greek people […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

What is the potential of global social work solidarity to change the world?

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social Work

August 23, 2017

By Ruth Stark, IFSW President Social Work Day 2017 celebrated the power of social work to help people find positive change in their lives. 3 million social workers in 126 […]

Keywords: change, global changeRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

IFSW mourns loss of six social workers in Sierra Leone

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster

August 23, 2017

IFSW President Ruth Stark said: ‘Our global family has been hit by the devastating news from the recent landslide disaster in Sierra Leone. In the midst of responding to the […]

Keywords: social workers, death, mudslideRegion: AfricaLanguage: English

Social Work and the Terror Attacks in Spain

Information Type: NewsTopic: Conflict, Disaster, Human Rights

August 18, 2017

Ana Lima, IFSW European Regional President and President of the Spanish Council for Social Work said today: “Social Work is committed to PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE, we condemn all forms of […]

Keywords: terrorismRegion: EuropeLanguage: English

Grenfell Tower Fire and Inequality: Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission

Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster

June 23, 2017

Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission By Nigel Hall IFSW and its Human Rights Commission wish to express their condolences and concern following the 14 June 2017 fire that engulfed […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

SOLIDARIDAD CON LOS TRABAJADORES SOCIALES Y EL PUEBLO DE PERÚ

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Human Rights

March 20, 2017

Las organizaciones profesionales que integramos la Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la FITS, queremos expresar NUESTRA SOLIDARIDAD con los Trabajadores Sociales y el Pueblo de Perú ante […]

Keywords: climate changeRegion: Latin America & CaribbeanLanguage: Spanish

MASW/IFSW-AP Disaster Workshop In Malaysia

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW

March 13, 2017

(Co-sponsored by the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Coordinating Body for IFSW Membership) Program MASW Report JCB Report

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

Social Workers Organise Disaster Response Training in Asia Pacific

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster

March 10, 2017

The Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW) and the International Federation of Social Workers, Asia Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) co-organized a training workshop to enhance the capacity of social workers, human […]

Keywords: disaster trainingRegion: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

MENSAJE DE SOLIDARIDAD A COSTA RICA, PANAMÁ Y NICARAGUA

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster

December 3, 2016

Queridxs colegas:  La Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la FITS se solidariza con los colegas y el pueblo de Costa Rica, Panamá y Nicaragua,  ya que hace […]

Keywords: hurricaneRegion: Latin America & CaribbeanLanguage: Spanish

Bangladesh Association of Social Workers Call For Solidarity

Topic: Disaster, Employment, Law

November 9, 2016

IFSW member the Bangladesh Association of Social Workers is calling on all IFSW members to sign a petition calling on international companies to take responsibility for workers safety and wellbeing […]

Keywords: trade agreements, international agreements, working conditionsRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

Bangladesh Social Workers Demand Justice, Pay and Compensation for Accident Victims

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster

September 15, 2016

Social workers at the Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE ) expressed deep concern over tragic accident in the Tampaco Foils Ltd factory at Tongi,  Bangladesh due to […]

Keywords: compensation, refugee tickerRegion: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

PASWI/IFSW-AP Disaster Workshop In The Philippines

Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Disaster

March 9, 2016

Co-sponsored by the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Coordinating Body for IFSW Membership) Program flow Reports by the Philippine Association of Social Workers […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

IPSPI /IFSW-AP Disaster Workshop In Indonesia

Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW

February 14, 2016

(Co-sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs and the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Coordinating Body for IFSW Membership) Reports by the […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

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