IFSW has released its End of Year Report for 2019. The report covers many of the activities that took place last year strengthening the social work profession and its positive […]
IFSW 2019 End of Year Report
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Network “Social Work in German-Speaking Regions and amongst German-Speaking Minorities”
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The organizations and associations in the “Social Work in German-Speaking Regions and amongst German-Speaking Minorities” network have been engaged in a dialogue for a number of years already. An intensive […]
Social workers in Austria went on strike demanding a reduction of working hours to 35-hour/week to prevent burnout
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Social workers joined the 13 different organizations in the private care, health and social sector who demonstrated today in the street to reduce the working hours from 38,5 to 35 […]
Social Work and Social Development Tripartite Meeting 2020
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The global representatives of the International Federation of Social Workers met in London with representatives of IFSW’s sister organizations, The International Association Schools of Social Work and the International Council […]
IFSW President celebrate #wswd2020 with the Japanese Federation of Social Workers
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World Social Work Day Celebration in Japan The Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) is proud to welcome IFSW Global President Dr. Silvana Martinez to deliver a memorial lecture at […]
Worldwide tributes recognise international social worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday
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Worldwide tributes recognise international social worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday IFSW is deeply distressed to report the very sad news that Terry Bamford, who has been […]
International Workshop on Strengthening Families: Role of Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Children
Last January 20 and 21, social workers from Sri Lankan, Japan and Cambodia met in Colombo, Sri Lanka hold an International Workshop on Strengthening Families: Role of Social Workers The […]
IFSW celebrates #WSWD2020 at the UN Geneva
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IFSW celebrates #SWSD2020 at the UN Geneva with the Workshop “Community engagements for social and environmental justice” at the UN Geneva, in the International Conference Centre. Wednesday, 18 March 2020 […]
Dear social workers in UK, you are leaving the EU but you will always be part of IFSW Europe. Nothing changed here!
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Today, the UK formally leaves the EU political structures. This reality has significant implications for social work and for people in UK, some of which are still unknown as negotiations […]
NASW-Democratic Republic of Congo Working to Build the Profession’s Visibility and Impact
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Today Mr Lucio Kangela, the President of the National Association of Social Workers – Democratic Republic of Congo and other NASW-DRC members travelled to the Republic of Congo to meet […]
IFSW Europe Delegates Meetings
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Delegate registration for SWSD2020 Global Conference in Social Work is now open!
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Delegate registration for #swsd2020 is now open! Join the conversation on the role and future of Social Work. The program of #swsd2020 SWSD is designed to capture the heart, mind and soul […]
Journée Mondiale du Travail Social 2020
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Le 17 mars 2020, nous célébrons la Journée Mondiale du Travail Social ! Un jour clé dans l’année où les travailleurs sociaux du monde entier se rassemblent pour faire avancer […]
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO HOST THE IFSW AFRICA REGION 2021 CONFERENCE
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To: All National Association of Social Workers in Africa IFSW Africa Region Executive has put up a call for expression of interest to host the 2021 IFSW – Africa Region […]
Mobilisation des étudiants en travail social pour obtenir leur diplôme : une démonstration grandeur nature de leurs compétences professionnelles !
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Association Nationale des Assistants de Service Social, France Paris, le 15 décembre 2019, La situation actuelle des étudiant·e·s en formation de travail social, et notamment celles et ceux en 3ème année, […]
Second National Social Workers Conference in Malawi
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Second National Social Workers Conference in Malawi – 26-28 November 2019 Malawi presents some stark figures when it comes to social work concerns. The country remains one of the world’s […]
World Social Work Day 2020 poster is out!
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#WSWD2020 poster is presenting today! On the 17th March 2020 we celebrate World Social Work Day! A key day in the year when social workers worldwide stand together to advance […]
#SWSD2020 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE, 3 DAYS TO GO!
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Do not forget to submit your abstract! Click here There are 3 more days to submit your contributions to the SWSD2020 IFSW Conference! Send your contributions until December 13, midnight […]
Reconciliation after genocide: the impact of social work in Rwanda
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IFSW’s Secretary-General Rory Truell visited The National Organization of Social Work of Rwanda last October. In this article published on International Human Rights Day by The Guardian, he discusses ‘Reconciliation […]
Classic Chinese version of the Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles
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The Hong Kong Association of Social Workers (HKSWA) has collaborated with IFSW to provide a translation on the Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles in Classic Chinese (CLICK HERE) […]