IFSW African Regional Human rights commission Concern on human rights state in the Region The IFSW African Regional Human rights commission’s attention is drawn to some social injustices and […]
Human Rights
IFSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT: “EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, promoting human rights “
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWThe Human Rights Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), on Human Rights Day 2021 and the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, expresses its […]
Human Rights Day Joint Statement by IFSW and the WFPHA
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe 2021 United Nations Theme for Human Rights Day is ´EQUALITY – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights´. The International Federation of Social Workers and World Federation of Public Health Association […]
IFSW Human Right Commision – Europe Statement on the Refugee Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, ConflictOn the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on […]
IFSW Indigenous Commissioner and Human Rights Commissioner Appointed
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW(photo:Hilary Weaver & Xanthis Suárez García) The IFSW executive has appointed Hilary Weaver as the global Commissioner of the Indigenous Commission. Hilary, a Lakota social worker residing in Haudenosaunee Territory […]
IFSW Rights Commission Highlight Concerns for LGBTQI People
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWStatement from the IFSW Human Rights Commission: There is a global-wide lack of action defending the rights of LGBTQI people. These concerns have been highlighted by social workers in all […]
IFSW HRC Highlights Concerns on Increasing Islamophobia
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe IFSW Human Rights Commission is extremely concerned about the alarming and continued rise of Islamophobia across the globe that is being accentuated by national governments of late. Islamophobia, loosely […]
IFSW Statement on International Migrants Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human RightsOver 270 million people a year migrate internationally. Among them are 20.4 million refugees. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes International Migrants Day to honor […]
IFSW Statement on the United Nations Human Rights Day
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Human RightsIt is now 72 years since the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN theme for this year is Recover Better – Stand up for Human Rights. […]
Human Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults – 10 December
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsIFSW Europe, member of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), is inviting you to be a guest in a webinar on Human Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults. We would like […]
Violence against women must end.
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Women, Covid19, Human RightsThe current Covid-19 global pandemic, and lockdown with expectations that people work from or stay at home, has resulted in a worldwide surge in violence against women. This situation prompted […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Human Rights Report
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSWThe Asia-Pacific region of IFSW Human Rights Commission has gathered reports from selected countries in their region that are experiencing human rights abuses and will develop strategies to address the […]
In the International day of Social Work: Social Workers Fighting Covid-19 Virus in Palestine and in the world.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19, Human Rights, Social Work, World Social Work DayBy: Mohammad AL Qaisy. Social Worker, Palestine MA in Social Work, Bethlehem University Member at the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists April 8, 2020 Every year in […]
Human Rights report, North America Region
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSWThe United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall on global indices of democracy, […]
#WSWD2020 message from Human Rights Commissioner, Colleen Lundy
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, World Social Work DayInternational Woman’s Day 2020
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSWOn International Woman’s Day IFSW celebrates the power of women in creating choice for all people. From the women’s protests throughout the world claiming their rights and ability to make […]
IFSW Statement – International Migrants Day December 18.
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, MigrationThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes International Migrants Day to honor and advocate for of all migrants and their human rights. There are over 70 […]
IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, UNThe 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 […]
IFSW European Human Rights Commission survey on Human Right in Social Work practice
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsThe IFSW European Human Rights Representative, Marcin Boryczko, invites social workers in Europe to take part in this survey on the significance and Human Rights concerns in social work practice. […]
IFSW Statement on the 2019 International Day of Peace
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWPrepared by IFSW Secretary-General Dr. Rory Truell and endorsed by delegates from 33 countries at the 25th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2019), Bangalore, India It is fitting to launch […]