IFSW Member the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has issued a statement supporting the social work role in assisting people affected by the devastating fires and calling for action on climate change. On behalf of the global Federation, President Silvana Martinez and Secretary-General Rory Truell have sent a message of solidarity to the AASW […]
IFSW is thrilled, once again, to create a platform that highlights the important and inspiring work of social workers around the world who are taking up the Global Agenda as they promoting community and environmental sustainability. This is the third volume in the co-edited workbook series by Drs. Michaela Rinkel and Meredith Powers, and it […]
On World Environment Day, 5th June, IFSW is pleased to announce the launch of the IFSW Climate Justice Program that provides education, advocacy and social work action projects for climate justice worldwide. The IFSW Climate Justice Program enables people to redress the harmful impact of travel by contributing to social work projects undertaking local climate […]
Approved by the IFSW Executive Policy IFSW promotes the need for international trade agreements to be socially just, fair and sustainable as measured against the World Fair Trade Organisation’s principles, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the standards of the International Labour Organisation and consistent with the IFSW Ethical principles. IFSW members will advocate […]
Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability: A Workbook for Global Social Workers and Educators, Volume 2 CALL FOR WORKBOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS Call for Workbook Chapter Proposals Submission Deadline: Proposals accepted immediately and on a rolling basis with a final Proposal Submission Deadline of August 15, 2017 Editors: Dr. Meredith C. F. Powers, University of North Carolina […]
Dear IFSW Members, Friends and Supporters As you are aware the current and third theme of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development is: “Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability”. The four Agenda themes where set in 2010 by 3000 social work representatives to take the profession forward to address the causes of global, […]
IFSW Member The National Association of Social Workers in the United States of America supports the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline Process. Read NASW’s press release here. Read Statement from IFSW Member The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand
Statement from The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand unequivocally supports the Standing Rock Sioux in their opposition to the transgression of their sacred lands by oil pipelines in the pursuit of perceived economic demands. The relationship between the environment and people […]
This week 150 social workers from throughout Africa came together to plan the regional report on the social challenges facing Africa and social work perspectives on the solutions. The report will be published next June along with reports from Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, Europe and North America as the 2nd Global Report on Social […]
We are fast approaching World Social Work Day: 17th March 2015 There are many events being organised under the joint banner ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’. On this link you will find the official events being planned at the United Nations as well as information about the upcoming conferences in 2015. Please send IFSW […]
IFSW member the Nigeria Association Of Social Workers gathered last week to plan their work on the second pillar on the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: “Promoting the dignity and worth of peoples”. Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General congratulated the Nigerian Association, “Your conference is an inspiring example of social work in […]
IFSW welcomes The National Association of Social Workers – USA briefing paper on the implications for local social workers of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development. The Global Agenda has caught the imagination of social workers around the world. The vision for the Global Agenda is that local social workers will see […]
‘The First Global Report on Social Work and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities’ was launched in Melbourne, Australia today. “This marks a historic moment in the evolution of social work, bringing together practitioners, educators and social development workers in a shared vision”, said Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General. The report is built on […]
The UN Global Compact released its 2014-2016 strategy on 10 February 2014, which lays out how the initiative will work to make corporate sustainability a transformative force in achieving a shared, secure and sustainable future. The Global Compact is the main vehicle for the United Nations to engage with the private sector and to involve […]
Recently, the IFSW News highlighted the report of the Overseas Development Institute describing the effects of environmental degradation and extreme weather on the most vulnerable: the world’s poor. News of the report could not have had more cogent timing, as the world is transfixed by the tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. My antenna […]
New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought are prevalent, they can be the most important cause of poverty. Up to 325 million people will be living in countries highly exposed to natural hazards by 2030, the report […]
It took a while, but here I am – finally gathering my thoughts for the IFSW Blog. As a professional social worker administrating the IFSW Connect website, it seemed logical to me to begin blogging with the idea that consumes our energy and challenges our imaginations: international social work. One of the reasons it took […]
A new Centre for Post-crisis Leadership and Development (CPLD) has been launched with a seminar at the Overseas Development Institute.
States need to do more to honour and strengthen their treaties with indigenous peoples, no matter how long ago they were signed, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has said in a statement to mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August 2013. “Even when signed or otherwise agreed more than a […]
The International Federation of Social Workers, International Association of Schools of Social Work and International Council on Social Welfare are pleased to announce the next phase of the countdown to publication in July 2014 of The Global Observatory Report on Social Work and Social Development with the launch of a new site for a series […]
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The International Association of Schools of Social Work Iassw-aiets is updating the 2010 Directory of Social Work Schools / Programs
You are hereby invited to participate in this very brief, but very important survey
Ifsw Europe IFSW Africa Ifsw Europe International Federation of Social Workers(IFSW)Africa Region. IFSW Asia Pacific FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe
www.ifsw.org/iassw-world-census-of-social-work-education-programs-2020-directory/
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The Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) is proud to welcome IFSW President Dr. Silvana Martinez to
deliver a memorial lecture at the organization’s main event celebrating World Social Work Day 2020.
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FSW is looking forward to exchanges with Dr. Martinez and IFSW International Relationship Manager Ms. Lola Casal Sanchez who will be accompanying the President.
www.ifsw.org/ifsw-president-celebrate-wswd2020-with-the-japanese-federation-of-social-workers/
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IFSW United Nations Representatives celebrate Social Work Day at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, Geneva, and Bangkok
Join us and know more about the different events organized on our website! www.ifsw.org
Ifsw Europe IFSW Africa Michael Cronin Priska Fleischlin Dawn Hobdy Kathy Wehrmann Olu Jacob Mohamed Suzane Camara Herbert Paulischin
Byamukama Michael, President of the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu
An open letter to President Yoweri Museveni regarding recent remarks about social workers
www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1514280/social-workers-irrelevant
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IFSW Africa Joachim Cuthbert Mumba Olu Jacob Mohamed Suzane Camara George Mansaray Ifsw Europe FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Canadian Association of Social Workers Social Work Tutor Social Work News Tulane University School of Social Work Columbia University School of Social Work IFSW Asia Pacific
Social workers are not useless, irrelevant
This year, our President, Silvana Martinez celebrates #wswd2020 with the social workers in Japan 日本ソーシャルワーカー連盟（Japanese Federation of Social Workers）
Dr. Silvana will participate in a seminar Time to Action: From Crisis to believe. In her speech, she will address the challenges, successes and critical importance of social work in future social development.
#WSWD2020 is another opportunity for the profession to express international solidarity and to bring common messages to governments, regional bodies and to our communities.
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Worldwide tributes recognize International Social Worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday
Terry Bamford has been involved with @IFSW since the early 1970s. He was always interested in the promotion of human rights
https://www.ifsw.org/worldwide-tributes-recognise-international-social-worker-terry-bamford-following-his-sudden-death-on-sunday/
Planning on sending a big group to #SWSD2020? We're pleased to announce group discounts for 10+ people from the same organization! Check the website for details. http://ow.ly/PglW50ylSbg
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