Statement of the IFSW – Asia Pacific Regional Commission to the United Nations on Afghanistan The International Federation of Social Workers. UN Commission Asia-Pacific expresses its deep concern about […]
Human Rights
Human rights state in Africa Region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, Education, Social Protection, Ethics, ChildrenIFSW African Regional Human rights commission Concern on human rights state in the Region The IFSW African Regional Human rights commission’s attention is drawn to some social injustices and […]
Human Rights Day Joint Statement by IFSW and the WFPHA
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe 2021 United Nations Theme for Human Rights Day is ´EQUALITY – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights´. The International Federation of Social Workers and World Federation of Public Health Association […]
IFSW Statement of the Political Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Human RightsThe images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. It is illustrated by nation-states […]
IFSW Human Right Commision – Europe Statement on the Refugee Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Human RightsOn the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on […]
The IFSW statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, Social Work, UN, Covid19The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development. The […]
Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work Joins Partnership Organising New Format Global Social Summit
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsIFSW AND UNRISD (UN Research Institute for Social Development) have invited The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) to be a formal partner in a new format world summit on […]
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interest group formed
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, Social Work, EthicsWe are glad to be part of this great initiative represented by our Secretary-General. The EAP/Occupational Group is pleased to announce a successful first Zoom Meeting of the newly formed […]
IFSW HRC Highlights Concerns on Increasing Islamophobia
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe IFSW Human Rights Commission is extremely concerned about the alarming and continued rise of Islamophobia across the globe that is being accentuated by national governments of late. Islamophobia, loosely […]
IFSW African Region Issues Awards for Work on Eliminating Gender-based Violence.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Children, Women, Human Rights, Education, Social ProtectionThe African region recently recognized outstanding social work leaders in their region. We congratulate the following for receiving outstanding recognition in the field of Social Work against Gender Based Violence […]
IFSW Statement on International Migrants Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human RightsOver 270 million people a year migrate internationally. Among them are 20.4 million refugees. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes International Migrants Day to honor […]
IFSW Statement on the United Nations Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human RightsIt is now 72 years since the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN theme for this year is Recover Better – Stand up for Human Rights. […]
Human Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults – 10 December
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsIFSW Europe, member of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), is inviting you to be a guest in a webinar on Human Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults. We would like […]
Proposed Social Work Doctorate in Human Rights Leadership
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsThe school of social work at Monmouth University which has operated as a base for the profession’s advocacy at the United Nations headquarters in New York is preparing to offer […]
Hong Kong Association of Social Workers Issue Statement on Arrest of Social Worker
Topic: Human RightsGrave concern about court judgment: Demand for social workers’ protection when performing humanitarian duties Lau Ka-tung, a registered social worker, was convicted today (17 June 2020) of impeding a police […]
Le temps est venu pour une nouvelle révolution des droits sociaux
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social WorkUn communiqué de la Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs sociaux demande une « révolution des Droits Sociaux ». Silvana Martinez Présidente de l’IFSW et Rory Truell son secrétaire ont tous deux […]
Violence against women must end.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work, Women, Covid19The current Covid-19 global pandemic, and lockdown with expectations that people work from or stay at home, has resulted in a worldwide surge in violence against women. This situation prompted […]
Implementing International Labour Rights need to be at the forefront in the recovery of COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsIFSW Statement on International Labour Day, 1st May 2020 Living with vulnerability and stress is not new for the majority of the world’s population but with COVID-19 all people are […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Human Rights Report
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Human Rights, IFSWThe Asia-Pacific region of IFSW Human Rights Commission has gathered reports from selected countries in their region that are experiencing human rights abuses and will develop strategies to address the […]
In the International day of Social Work: Social Workers Fighting Covid-19 Virus in Palestine and in the world.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, World Social Work Day, Covid19By: Mohammad AL Qaisy. Social Worker, Palestine MA in Social Work, Bethlehem University Member at the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists April 8, 2020 Every year in […]