The newly established IFSW Asia Pacific representatives to the UN in Bangkok had their first meeting on 21 March 2020 bringing together social workers from all over the region with representative from China, Thailand, Korea, India, Iran, New Zealand and Australia. Rose Henderson, President of ISFW Asia Pacific welcomed the new team and gave a presentation […]
IFSW Rep to UN Habitat Charles Mbugua will represent IFSW at thee 10th World Urban Forum # WUF10 which will runs for six days opens on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This premier event on cities in one of the most open and inclusive gathering of its kind on the international stage. It […]
IFSW, United Nations Commission – Team of New York, has submited an statement on the theme “Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century” to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) – United nations, during the Sixty-fourth session IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commended the […]
The IFSW Human Rights Commission celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10th and joins with others who struggle to secure human rights for all. On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizing the dignity and worth of every person. It is an […]
Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa The IFSW representative to the United Nations is responsible for realizing the agreed strategies within their nominated UN location. They are expected to develop partnerships with UN stakeholders to promote and develop actions and statements on relevant social work contributions; coordinating with the IFSW UN Main […]
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 session 10–19 February 2020 (Click here to read the UN document) A follow-up to the World Summit for Social Development and the twenty-fourth special session […]
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 condiciones de austeridad exigidas por el FMI incluyen el aumento de las tarifas de todos los servicios del gobierno, la prohibición del préstamo público del […]
On Mental Health Day, IFSW calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries, MHS are designed around symptoms management, labelling based on limited understanding and the neglect of people’s backgrounds and current situations of multiple layers of stress. Alternativity, we the social work profession, say that MHS should […]
As the world marks World Habitat Day, International Federation of Social Workers, representing over 3 Million Social Workers in over 128 member countries joins the global community in celebrating this day. Three years after the adoption of the New Urban Agenda this day marks a new shared vision for a better and more sustainable future […]
IFSW Human Rights Commission. Statement Regarding Trafficking and Exploitation. Trafficking and exploitation continue to be a tragic reality for many women, children and men worldwide. No country is immune to this heinous crime. The most vulnerable are enslaved and forced into labour and/or sexual exploitation. It is one of the greatest violations of human dignity […]
IFSW is contributing to the SDGs/ HLPF: The High Level Political Forum is the highest UN annual meeting on the SDGs. It contains a review of 6 SDGs and one overall theme. in 2019 the theme is: Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality. Beside the review of each SDGs, the UN is organizing SDGS LEARNING, TRAINING AND PRACTICE programs. IFSW […]
All around the world, thousands of children are travelling across and between borders as unaccompanied and separated children. Different countries may respond to the needs of these children in different ways, but the concern for children on the move is a global one. More than 20 organisations, including IFSW, ISS, UNICEF, and UNHCR, have come […]
20th February 2019 Throughout the world, social workers are directly involved in advancing social justice. In addition to advocating and shaping inclusive, strengths-focused and rights-based social policies, the social work role involves a ground-up approach supporting and facilitating people and communities to directly develop their networks and plans to realise social justice. This work stems […]
IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW.
Statement by Palestinian union for social workers and psychologists Palestinian union for social workers and psychologists is following closely the hard and harmful decision that UNRWA has implemented in Gaza strip and West Bank which reduces services and project assistance. In addition, UNRWA has decided to end more than 1000 jobs (956 in Gaza and […]
Dr Sebastian Cordoba represented IFSW at the United Nations’ High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in July, advocating for greater government action and highlighting the important role that social workers have in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The HLPF is an annual event where for eight days member states and key non-government […]
Michael Lynk, the United Nations Special Rapporteur in OHCHR has thanked IFSW for its support of Munther Amira who last week was released from 6 months imprisonment for peacefully protesting for children’s rights. The international social work profession took immediate action when Mr Amira was arrested last year. In addition, more than 15’000 people signed […]
A speech given by Ana Rădulescu, European Vice President of IFSW to the United Nations Geneva on World Social Work Day Dear Mr Møller, Director General, United Nations Office at Geneva, Dear guests, Dear social workers and students in social work, I would like to welcome you all here today on our World Social Work […]
IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell and IFSW Representative in Geneva Priska Fleischlin met today The UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Kate Gilmore. In the meeting, it was agreed that that there was a need to explore developing a partnership between the Commission and the Federation to strengthen the capacity of each organisation. Kate […]
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دعوة للمشاركة في المؤتمر العربي الأول حول انتشار فايروس كورونا عبر تقنية الزووم وفي بث مباشر على موقع الاتحاد الدولي عنوان المؤتمر دور الأخصائيين الأجتماعيين...#SWresponds #ifswresponds #Iran
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The Iran Association of Social Work conducted a study that addresses some of the challenges faced by organizations and professionals providing psychosocial services, including social workers including there is no sufficient workforce of psychosocial professionals who has already been trained for critical situations; there is a lack of coordination and co-operation among psychosocial service providers, and also the operation process is now being carried out that individuals requiring counseling services call the hotlines, while especially for those with a COVID-19 infected person, experts should reach out the target groups and provide health care intervention
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Iran. Research leaded by Iran Association of Social Workers board member, suggested women and young adults feel more anxious during COVID-19 outbreak Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, MembershipApril 27, 2020The consequences of pandemics such as COVID-19 are not only medical but also far more psych...COVID-19: La lucha, el éxito y la expansión del Trabajo Social: Rory Truell reflexiona sobre la respuesta global de la profesión, al cabo de cinco meses
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COVID-19: La lucha, el éxito y la expansión del Trabajo Social Information Type: News, ReportTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Covid19May 27, 2020COVID-19: La lucha, el éxito y la expansión del Trabajo Social: Rory Truell reflexiona sobre la respuesta global de la profesión, al cabo de cinco mesesPrefa...#SWresponds #ifswresponds #Philippines #COVID19
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Philippines. PASW responses to Covid-19 Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19May 27, 2020PASWI conducted series of FREE ONLINE SEMINARS for Social WorkersDownload the PASWI newsletter_pandemic season (1) Keywords: social work, covid-19, PhilippinesRegion: Asia and Paci...عنوان المؤتمر دور الأخصائيين الأجتماعيين العرب في مواجهة فايروس كورونا https://youtu.be/lcnGujh2q3o via @YouTube
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The Iran Association of Social Work conducted a study that addresses some of the challenges faced by organizations and professionals providing psychosocial services
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