IFSW and the Social Work Action Network organise the third webinar to discuss the role of social workers meeting the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. This webinar will be organized […]
Social Protection
IFSW LAC – Declaration and Call for Action on the Crisis of Covid-19.
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social Work, Covid19, IFSW
DECLARATION AND CALL FOR ACTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN The International Federation of Social Work for the Latin American and Caribbean […]
Questionnaire protection de l’enfance juin 2018 : état des lieux des préoccupations des assistant-e-s de service social
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Children
Au mois de juin 2018, la Commission Protection de l’Enfance s’est adressée aux adhérents de l’association au moyen d’un questionnaire. Il s’agissait de recueillir des informations afin de commencer un […]
Social Work and Social Development Tripartite Meeting 2020
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work
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 UN Commission submits an statement to ECOSOC on Affordable housing and social protection system
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Social Protection, UN, Poverty, Habitat
IFSW supports the theme of “Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness” session of the 58th Session Commission for Social Development Commission for Social Development. Fifty-eighth […]
Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la situación en Ecuador
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Social Work, UN, Conflict, Social Protection
El gobierno de Ecuador ha aceptado los términos y condiciones exigidos por el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) a cambio de apoyo financiero. Click here to read the English version Las […]
LES TRAVAILLEURS SOCIAUX RÉPONDENT À LA CRISE SOCIALE CROISSANTE EN EUROPE
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work, Conference
Déclaration approuvée lors de la réunion des membres européens de la FITS, Vienne, 8 septembre 2019 Les délégués représentant les organisations de travailleurs sociaux de toute l’Europe, réunis à Vienne […]
5,000 Korean Social Workers Take Action
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work
IFSW Member Korean Association of Social Workers organised an event to call for solidarity and investment into social welfare services. In particular, they advocated for: Securing the average social welfare […]
IFSW African Region Issues Statement on Human Rights Violations in Cameroon
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work, Conflict
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 CONTACT: Joachim Mumba IFSW Vice President African Region GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE CAMEROON We the Social Workers in the Africa Region are […]
Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social ProtectionInternational Federation of Social Workers European Region Email: Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Making the most of the European Pillar of Social Rights for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 Work, Social Protection
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 […]
“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 […]