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 […]
Social Protection
5,000 Korean Social Workers Take Action
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social WorkIFSW 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, ConflictFOR 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 ProtectionChairperson 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 ProtectionInspired 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 ProtectionIFSW 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 Protection, Social WorkRumania 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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
IFSW Statement from The Solidarity Symposium on Social Work and Austerity
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social ProtectionAnti-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 […]