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One Belt and One Road Forum
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe 4th “One Belt One Road” Social Work and Charitable Cooperation Development Forum held in Zhengzhou, China – 15 December 2020. On December 15, 2020, the 4th “One Belt And […]
IFSW Europe Position Paper on the European Pillar of Social Rights’ Action Plan
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation process on an action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). LINK TO THE […]
The World Social Work Day poster for 2021 is now available
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day, IFSW
The theme for the 2021 World Social Work Day 2021, March 16th, is Ubuntu: ´I Am Because We Are´ Strengthening Social Solidarity & Global Connectedness The word and concept ´Ubuntu´ […]
IFSW Statement on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
Issued by the IFSW Human Rights Commission 29 November 2020 The International Federation of Social Workers joins in solidarity with the Palestinian people, reaffirming our commitment to work to end […]
IFSW Forms Partnership with Local 2030 Recognising Social Work Contributions to the SDGs
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Local2030 is the United Nations network and platform to build collaborative action at local levels to implement all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The platform brings together local, regional and national governments along with businesses, community-based organizations and other local actors, […]
Social Work in Action Series: New Free Book Available!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW has created a publishing space for social workers to report and reflect on their practice contexts. Practitioner perspectives are often overlooked by academic publishers that require a particular writing […]
To the Top of the Cliff: How social work changed with COVID-19
Topic: IFSW, Covid19
IFSW Publications is pleased to present ´To the Top of the Cliff: How social work changed with COVID-19´ as a free download. Free, because knowledge should have no barriers. […]
IFSW Europe Project: A social Europe is possible! The young generation of social workers are the spearhead of change
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Concept note: Our societies are changing, and new challenges are emerging that require new or reimagined responses from social workers to set the proper measures and services that are in […]
2020 to 2030 Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development Framework: ‘Co-building inclusive social transformation’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
At 2pm CET today The International Council on Social Welfare, International Associations of Schools of Social Work along with IFSW and other partners announced the conclusion of a two-year consultation […]
IFSW addressing the UN ESCAP Committee for Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The IFSW’s United Nations Asia Pacific Representative, Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)’s Committee for Social Development Sixth Session […]
Transformative Social Protection Systems are an Essential Element to Eradicating Poverty
Topic: IFSW
On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, IFSW highlights that no one should live in poverty. In acknowledging the vision of the SDGs, IFSW recognises that Social Protection […]
IFSW Europe Poverty Watch Report 2020
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW European member organisations contributed to the IFSW Europe Poverty Watch Report 2020 which is a part of the Poverty Watch Report 2020. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty -17 […]
On World Mental Health Day, the International Federation of Social Workers calls for Mental Health for All
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
On 10th October, World Mental Health Day, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) supports this year’s call for greater investment in and greater access to mental health care. Mental […]
FIRMA DE CONVENIO DE COOPERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL ENTRE LA FITS Y CLACSO
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
En el día hoy, 15 de septiembre del 2020, la Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS), Dra. Silvana Martínez, se ha reunido con la Presidenta del Consejo […]
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNED BY IFSW AND CLACSO
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
On September 15, 2020, the President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), Dr. Silvana Martínez, met with the President of the Latin American Council of the Social Sciences […]
Global Social Work Community Morns the Passing of Conny Nxumalo
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
A memorial service was held for Conny Nxumalo, Deputy Director-General of Welfare Services in South Africa this week. Ms Nxumalo, a social worker, sadly passed away as a result of […]
Belarus Association of Social Workers Calls for the Respect of the Principles of Humanity and Social Justice
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
During a time of extreme civil turmoil, The Belarus Association of Social Workers has issued the following statement promoting the respect of all people´s rights and condemning violence: “We, employees […]
Republic of Congo, Jordan and Mexico join IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Membership
The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted to announce that we have three new country-level members! The following organisations have had their applications for Full IFSW Membership approved unanimously […]
Social Workers in Lebanon Respond After Explosion
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW
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 […]