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International Federation of Social Workers European Region Email: europe.ifsw@ifsw.org Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Making the most of the European Pillar of Social Rights for a better life for people goes far beyond the area of employment. Strengthening peoples’ resilience and enhancing their capability to react to risks of life […]
Social Protection
IFSW Member in the UK: ‘Austerity’s effects are driving social workers to tears – it’s why we must protest’
Information Type: Statement, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Social Protection
Chairperson of the British Association of Social Workers, Guy Shennan writes in the Guardian; ‘The effects of austerity are not evenly spread, as people living in poverty are hit the hardest. Social workers are acutely aware of these effects, given the part poverty plays in the lives of so many of the people we see […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThere is enough for everybody – it’s about sharing! Social workers’ engagement in fighting poverty Today, 17th of October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the International Federation of Social Workers – Europe (IFSW Europe) would like to thank social workers for their efforts in fighting poverty and reduce the impact of austerity measures on […]
There is enough for everybody – it’s about sharing! Social worker’s engagement in fighting poverty
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social ProtectionStatement issued by Ana Radulescu, IFSW Europe Vice President Today, 17th of October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW European Region) would like to thank social workers for their efforts in fighting poverty and reduce the impact of austerity measures on people’s lives. Regardless of whether these […]
Social Workers Voice Opposition to Universal Credit Cap and Rape Clause
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionMembers of the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) will join today’s protest in central Belfast in opposition to the Universal Credit two child cap and associated rape clause. Speaking ahead of the rally organised by Reclaim the Agenda, Carolyn Ewart, NIASW Country Manager, said: “Social workers are outraged at the planned introduction of […]
Social Workers for Transformational and Sustainable Social Protection in Europe
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionIFSW Europe launched a project that highlights the social work contribution to a transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe The overall aim of the project proposal is to increase the capacity of IFSW member organisations to influence the development of European Pillar of Social Rights and the White Paper on Future of Europe in […]
Social Workers in Aotearoa / New Zealand Take Action
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
Inspired by the British Association of Social Work’s march against austerity, social workers from Aotearoa / New Zealand have planned a march starting on the 1st September advocating an end to poverty, homelessness, inequality and the privatisation of social services. IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell said: “These and other examples of IFSW member’s organising protests are […]
Social Workers March Against Austerity!
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
IFSW fully endorses the initiative of the British Association of Social Workers to highlight the serious consequences of austerity in the UK and internationally. A march organised by BASW Chairperson, Guy Shennan involved walking 100 miles from Birmingham to Liverpool arriving at the BASW AGM and Conference. The march was launched by IFSW President Ruth […]
Why social workers are marching 100 miles in protest against austerity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThe British Association of Social Workers (BASW), along with people who use social services, have organised a march from Birmingham to Liverpool to call for an end to the UK government’s austerity polices. Over seven days, starting on 19 April, social workers, service users, carers and others will walk almost 100 miles, visiting food banks and […]
“Sin trabajadores sociales, un país no puede progresar” El gobierno reconoce las contribuciones clave de los trabajadores sociales para eliminar la pobreza
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social Work
Rumania no es ajena a las dificultades. El 42,5% de los niños y más del 40% del total de la población viven bajo el umbral de la pobreza Durante los últimos 20 años, sucesivos gobiernos han intentado sin éxito tratar la pobreza ofreciendo un apoyo financiero limitado como las transferencias de efectivo. Para Ana Radulescu, […]
“Without Social Workers a Country Cannot Progress” Government Recognises Social Workers Key Contributions to Eliminating Poverty
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social WorkRomania is no stranger to hardship. 42.5 % of children are living in poverty and the more than 40% of the entire population live under the poverty line. For the last 20 years successive governments have unsuccessfully tried to deal with poverty by offering limited financial support, such cash transfers. This according however to social […]
“بدون الاخصائيين الإجتماعيين لا يمكن لبلد أن تلحق ركب التقدم” الحكومة تعترف بالمساهمات الرئيسية للاخصائيين الإجتماعيين في القضاء على الفقر
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social Workمشقة المعيشة ليست غريبة على رومانيا. حيث أن 42.5% من الأطفال يعيشون حياة فقيرة ويعيش أكثر من 40% من السكان تحت خط الفقر. على مدى السنوات ال 20 الماضية، حاولت الحكومات المتعاقبة التعامل مع مشكلة الفقر دون جدوى وكان ذلك بتقديم الدعم النهائي المحدود، فمثل هذه التحويلات النقدية. وذلك وفقا لما تذكره الأخصائية الاجتماعية آنا […]
The Role of Social Work in Social Protection Systems: The Universal Right to Social Protection
Information Type: PolicyTopic: Social ProtectionAdopted at the IFSW General Meeting 2016, Seoul, Korea. “73% of world population have no or very restricted access to social protection resulting in the perpetuation of extreme poverty and hardship in the lives of the majority of the world’s inhabitants”, (ILO (2014) World Social Protection Report 2014/15) Social security is a human right enshrined […]
L’ACTS salue le rétablissement du Programme de soins de santé à l’intention des réfugiés
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social ProtectionL’Association canadienne des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux (ACTS) applaudit à la décision du gouvernement fédéral d’annuler les coupes effectuées par le gouvernement précédent et de rétablir intégralement, d’ici avril 2016, tous les avantages offerts aux réfugiés au chapitre des soins de santé à leurs niveaux antérieurs à 2012. « L’ACTS réclame le rétablissement de ces […]
Déclaration de l’IFSW à l’occasion du colloque de solidarité sur le travail social face à l’austérité
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionLa Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (IFSW) est à l’origine d’une rencontre de représentants de Grèce, d’Islande, d’Irlande, d’Italie, d’Espagne et du Royaume-Uni. Il s’agissait de créer des liens entre les travailleurs sociaux dans les pays affectés par l’austérité. Il s’agissait aussi de partager les analyses, de mettre en place des soutiens pour une meilleure solidarité mais aussi […]
IFSW Statement from The Solidarity Symposium on Social Work and Austerity
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social Protection
Anti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionAn action plan to help social workers fight against austerity measures is to be drawn up by the International Federation of Social Workers. The move was announced by Secretary-General Rory Truell at the International Federation of Social Workers’ European Conference in Edinburgh. Read the press statement from The British Association of Social Workers
Repensando la protección social como plataforma para la dignidad, los derechos y el empoderamiento: Mensaje del día mundial del trabajo social 2015
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, World Social Work DayPor el Dr. Rory Truell, Secretario General, Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales La protección social debe tratarse de los derechos humanos y de vivir con dignidad. El 73% del mundo vive sin acceso a los sistemas de protección social más amplios (bienestar social), y aún muchos que tienen acceso, con frecuencia experimentan sistemas y estructuras […]
2015 World Social Work Day: ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, World Social Work Day
The Guardian have published a part of the IFSW Secretary-General’s speech that will delivered on WSWD at the UN Aids: Rethinking Social Protection as a Platform for Dignity, Rights and Empowerment. Link to the article
Spanish Social Workers and People That Use Social Work Services Stand Together Against Austerity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
IFSW expressed full support and solidarity with Consejo General del Trabajo (the Spanish Council of Social Workers) by joining them in their campaign against austerity at the European Parliament held today on the International Day of Human Rights. Consejo General del Trabajo, along with families that use social work services, and politicians travelled together to […]
