IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW.
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IFSW Human Right Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW
The IFSW Human Rights Commission takes this opportunity to acknowledge the global efforts to support Human Rights. This includes significant contributions from social workers acting as volunteers, in governments, agencies, NGOs, private practice, in social movements, and in communities to advance the rights and dignity of all people. The Commission also recognizes that the impacts of global climate change […]
The 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum was held in Nanning on November 16th, with the theme of “Innovation, Cooperation and Communication: Social Work under the Belt and Road Vision”, the 2nd “Belt and Road” Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum was opened in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. This […]
Call for Abstract – International Conference on Change and Innovation for a Better World – June 27-28 2019 -HONG KONG
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dear colleagues and friends, To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Hong Kong Social Workers Association and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of Hong Kong, we are co-organizing an international conference on “Change and Innovation for a Better World: The Future of Social Work Profession” on June 27-28, 2019 at […]
Call for expression of interest to host IFSW European Conference 2021
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2021 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together social workers, educators, researchers, policymakers, social work students and service users to share their experiences, common problems and focus on strategies at European level that are sustainable and […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Vice President Elected
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Irene Leung from the Hong Kong Association of Social Workers has been successfully elected as the new Regional Vice-President. IFSW President Silvana Martinez said, “We welcome Irene to the global Executive and look forward to benefiting from her considerable experience as a social work leader. Along with The Asia-Pacific President Rose Henderson, I am sure […]
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocean
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocea Russia Union of social workers and social Pedagogues was part of organising committee of the First Congress of social workers of Primorsky Kray. The capital of Primorsky Kray is Vladivostok. The city is situated nearly 7000 km from Moscow. They […]
World Social Work Day Poster for 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the poster and send language translations to be displayed on the IFSW website. Dr Martinez said: World social work day and our joint actions are not only a demonstration of the […]
IFSW UN and interim Education Commissioners Announced
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
. Vasilios Ioakimidis & Priska Fleischlin Following the General Assembly last July where IFSW members voted to establish a United Nations Commission and an interim Education Commission, the IFSW Executive called for nominations for commissioners to lead of the commissions. Today the Executive can confirm that appointments of Professor […]
Social Workers in Puerto Rico Join Campaign of Activism Against Gender Violence
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dr. Mabel López Ortiz of the College of Social Work Professionals said, “As social work professionals, we must face diverse manifestations of oppression, including discrimination based on gender, sex and sexual orientation. Also, we must avoid discrimination in the provision of services and recognize the right of access of all people to quality services… Gender violence […]
IFSW Africa Region: Call For nominations to serve on Commissions
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dear Colleagues, Greetings to you all. Please note that IFSW Africa Region is calling for nominations for individuals interested to fill the role of commissioner. There are currently two vacant positions as listed below: 1. IFSW -Africa Region Representative on the Ethics Commission 2. IFSW -Africa Region Representative on the Indigenous Knowledge Commission Nominees will […]
Comunicado da FIAS sobre a Caravana de Migrantes Centro-Americanos
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work, Migration
“Dai-me os fatigados, os pobres, os povos encurralados ansiosos por respirar liberdade …” Placa da Estátua da Liberdade, New York Harbor Uma caravana de migrantes provenientes da América Central tem estado sob os holofotes a nível mundial, desde que estes saíram das Honduras, Guatemala e El Salvador em direção aos Estados Unidos via México. […]
Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la Caravana de Migrantes de Centroamérica
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conflict, Migration“Dame tus cansancios, tu pobreza, tus ganas anhelantes de respirar en libertad, …” Placa en la Estatua de la libertad – Puerto de Nueva York La caravana de migrantes centroamericanos y centroamericanas que están realizando el peligroso viaje desde Honduras, Guatemala y El Salvador a través de México hacia los Estados Unidos, centra hoy la […]
IFSW Statement on the Central American Caravan
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work, Migration
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been drawn to a caravan of Central American migrants that is making the perilous journey from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador through Mexico toward the United States. Numbering between 3000 and […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Office – News from IFSW AP President – Rose Henderson – October 2018
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
It is now a few months since our IFSW General Meetings in Dublin and time for connecting with you all. In Dublin it was a great honour and a real pleasure to take up the role of Regional President of the Asia Pacific Region, following in the wonderful footsteps of Dr Mariko Kimura. Firstly […]
Social workers in Poland fighting for better conditions for professional social work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions (PFZPSiPS), our member organization in Poland, asked us to publish their press release regarding their protest: On the 12th of October in Warsaw, PFZPSiPS have organised a PROTEST. It was a rebellion against the way that social environment has been treated for many years. Roots of […]
Ana Radulesco, new IFSW European President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe is glad to announce that Ana Rădulescu has been appointed European Regional President until 2020. Ana Radulesco started her collaboration with IFSW International Federation of Social Workers in 2002 and since then she has shown her commitment to IFSW Constitution, to social work and to social justice. IFSW Global Executive is delighted that Ana Radulescu […]
IASSW – World Census of Social Work Education Programs – 2020 Directory
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
Dear social worker / social work educator. The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is updating the 2010 Directory of Social Work Schools / Programs You are hereby invited to participate in this very brief, but very important survey by clicking on the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IASSW-Census The IASSW need your help so that […]
Manifiesto sobre las elecciones en Brasil
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
Brasil se enfrenta a un punto de inflexión extremo como pro dictadura, y es que el líder autoritario, Jair Bolsonaro encabeza las encuestas con el 57% de los votos. El ascenso de Bolsonaro al poder está marcado por la culpabilizacion de las mujerers, de las personas de raza negra y de las minorías de la […]
IFSW Statement on the Elections in Brazil
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWBrazil is facing an extreme turning-point as the pro-dictatorship, and authoritarian leader Jair Bolsonaro leads in the polls with 57% of the vote. Bolsonaro’s rise to power is marked by blaming the countries damaged economy on black people, women and minorities. He promises to shut down the PT (Worker’s Party) that led the economic boom […]
