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Samar Boulos, President of the Association des Assistants Sociaux Liban (IFSW member, the National Association of Social Worker in Lebanon) has launched a call for social workers to volunteer to assist local communities following the explosion that killed more than 150 and wounded 5000 in Beirut. Corresponding with IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, Samar Boulos said […]
The National Association of Social Workers in Zimbabwe is a professional umbrella body representing and upholding the integrity of the Social Work Profession in Zimbabwe. As a profession that is aligned with human rights framework in promoting self-worthiness, freedoms and social justice, the Association is concerned with the current reports of corruption by some public […]
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is proud to announce its first ever global webinar series on 27, 28 ,29 July 2020. The webinar has been developed by Madras Christian College Department of Social Work, India, working closely with COSW. Three webinars with 2 sessions each cover all regions of the Commonwealth, including contributions […]
IFSW concluded its two-year consultation on the 2020 to 2030 Global Agenda themes yesterday at the IFSW online World Conference. By the conclusion of the conference more than 20´000 people had registered from 185 countries. The consultation process was launched in 2018 to develop the next Global Agenda themes as a strategy to advance the […]
IFSW Secretary-General announced today that the IFSW online Conference, The Global Social Work Agenda: Co-building Social Transformation´ has 18´408 registrations with approximately 500 more coming each day. “This is wonderful news”, Rory Truell said, “The unprecedented interest highlights the profession´s commitment and success in bringing together political leaders, community leaders, representatives of people whom have […]
‘Human relationships are the engine of social development’ says global report The fourth and final report on the first decade of The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development 2010-2020 is published today, Wednesday 15th July 2020. The report includes a Global Overview and five regional reports highlighting the need to develop and sustain […]
See the Abstract Book Here The IFSW World Social Work Conference opens tomorrow, 15th July. 15´000 participants have already registered making it the largest conference the profession has held. IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commented, “This event is a global place for shared learning and joint action as, together, we develop themes for 2020 to 2030 […]
‘The International Federation of Social Workers General Meeting, which closed on Monday 13 July 2020, demonstrated the ability of social workers to create triumph out of adversity’, said Silvana Martinez, President of IFSW. The General Meeting ran as an online process starting on Saturday 11 July 08.00 UTC concluding on Monday 13 July 22.00 UTC. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the award of the highest honour of the Federation – the Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal – to Margaret Humpreys CBE, AO. The presentation was made at the IFSW virtual General Meeting on Saturday 11 July 2020. She was nominated for the award by the social work […]
Message from IFSW Asia Pacific President: As we prepare for our participation in the IFSW 2020 General Meeting and Conference, I am mindful of how much things have changed for us all in a few short months and am in awe as to how the profession of social work has responded to the challenges we […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 10 July 2020 @ 12.00 – 13.30 (CEST) Title: Community social services’ responses to Covid-19 – lessons for the future! Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION In many countries social workers are supporting communities that are affected or fearful of the Covid-19 Virus. Social work has an essential frontline role in the fight against the spread of […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 3 July 2020 @ 12.00 – 13.30 (CEST) Title: The Social Work responses to the needs of homeless people in context of COVID-19 Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION General themes of the webinar: Whats happening in social work for homeless during COVID-19 /lessons learned. Post COVID – is there an interest in developing a common […]
In the aftermath of the recent brutal killing of George Floyd and other Black people at the hands of the police in the United States, the Irish Association of Social Workers condemns racism in its various manifestations throughout the world. The IASW stands in solidarity with the Black community, with the Black Lives Matter protests […]
Assnas feels to summarize what Italian experience is in the current management of Covid-19. The measure of social distancing was functional, at least 1 meter and more between people; the disinfection of environments and hands with alcohol and bleach, the use of gloves and masks which has become mandatory also among the equally fundamental population, […]
In this difficult moment of pandemic Assnas wants to thank IFSW and IFSW Europe for the media the call for help for sending and unlocking health resources from abroad, using the federation and the work of all associated states there was a warning in resolving an important part of the situation. A big thank you […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 26 June 2020 @ 12.00 – 14.00 (CEST) Title: Mental Health Social Work and the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on adults Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION General themes of the webinar: What’s happening in mental health social work during Covid-19 / lessons learned Post-Covid – is there an interest in developing a common mental […]
The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers wishes to affirm its support of the global movement, Black Lives Matter. In particularly those in the US who continue to endure oppression and racism by the very institution created to protect and serve the public. We are extremely disheartened and outraged by the actions of a group […]
As a social worker, the Vice-President of IFSW Europe and a Board member of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), I fully endorse the following message of the IPA’s President, William Reichman, MD, on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2020. Message from IPA President Dr. William Reichman The COVID-19 […]
IFSW is the Global Body for the Social Work profession and is coming together for its first Global Social Work Online Conference titled: The 2020 to 2030 Social Work Global Agenda: Co-Building Social Transformation. The #IFSW2020conference will be free for all participants. Never before has the social work profession had the opportunity to bring everyone one together […]