#Social Work # Refugees #Ukraine In Ukraine, almost everyone is on the run. Those who are most resourceful will get by on their own or with the help of others. […]
Call to support social workers!
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ukraine, IFSWIFSW
WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Human Rights, IFSW, Ukraine
IFSW Europe hosts a webinar on the 15 March 2022, World Social Work Day, at 18.00 CET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED The link for the webinar has been sent to […]
Panamanian Social Work and Public Health professional associations address gaps between health and social services
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
This week the leaders of the Panamanian Social Work and Public Health professional associations met to discuss the policy and practice gaps between health and social services. Both national associations […]
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) – Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Ukraine
Press Release: Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) Anti-Racism Advisory […]
Age with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Age with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022 On Thursday, 3 March 2022, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) is holding […]
New Book: Youth and The Mystery Wall by Phil Frampton
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children, IFSW
Phil was a founder of the Care Leavers Association in England. He writes about the crucial importance of teenagers’ collective empowerment from the perspective of his experiences in England but he […]
International Social Work Programme in the Netherlands Endorsed by IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
Photo: HAN BISW students arriving for fieldwork placement in Nepal at the Maya Foundation This week, the Bachelor of International Social Work offered by HAN University in the Netherlands was […]
IFSW secretariat introduces internship program
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work, World Social Work Day
The IFSW is pleased to announce the introduction of internship program IFSW is continuously growing and pursues to advance social work development locally and internationally. In the same spirit, for […]
Seis acciones que podemos hacer para construir juntos y juntas un mundo sostenible y justo
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
“El mundo está lleno de cambios. La triple crisis global -el cambio climático, la creciente desigualdad y la pandemia global- está privando a las personas de su dignidad y de […]
The IFSW 2021 End of Year Report highlights the need for new partnersips to champion change
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
2021 was a journey of challenge for everyone and a year when the social work profession can be proud of its achievements. Throughout the world, National Associations of Social Work […]
Six actions que nous pouvons faire pour construire ensemble un monde durable et équitable
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
‘Le monde est plein de changements. Les trois crises mondiales interdépendantes que sont les changements climatiques, l’accroissement rapide des inégalités et la pandémie mondiale privent les personnes de leur dignité […]
Six Actions We Can Do Together to Co-Build a Sustainable and Fair World
Topic: IFSW
‘The world is full of change. The interlinked triple global crises of climate change, rapidly growing inequality and a global pandemic are robbing people of their dignity and futures. This […]
IFSW wish all Social Workers worldwide a Happy New year
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, IFSW, Social Work
IFSW wish all it’s members and social workers worldwide a happy new year. Major developments have taken place in 2021 under our global theme Ubuntu: ‘I am Because We Are’. […]
Improving civil dialogue in the European Semester process
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW Europe, member of Social Platform, promotes the civil dialogue in the European Semester process. We propose you the Social Platform guidance document to EU Member States on improving civil […]
Social workers across Europe speak up against the destruction of human and civil rights
Topic: IFSW
Several European countries have seen the growth of political groups advocating discrimination against minoritised communities or groups, such as women, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are unemployed or homeless, Roma people […]
IFSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT: “EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, promoting human rights “
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
The Human Rights Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), on Human Rights Day 2021 and the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, expresses its […]
Social workers write to Priti Patel opposing inhumane Police Bill that discriminates against Romani and Traveller families
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The British Association of Social Workers, Social Workers Union, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association and several partner organisations have co-signed a letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, opposing inhumane and unlawful draft guidance recently published in support of […]
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work Day
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One […]
IFSW Statement of the Political Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Conflict
The 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: Human Rights, IFSW, ConflictOn 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 […]