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Human Rights
IFSW Statement Regarding Trafficking and Exploitation
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Poverty, Human Rights, Social Work, UN, Migration
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 […]
IFSW Human Rights Commission and Social Workers World-Wide Take Action on US Mexico Border
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
As the horrific human rights abuses escalate at the US / Mexican border, social workers worldwide are taking action. IFSW Human Rights Commission, Colleen Lundy said, “The unfolding humanitarian crisis […]
IFSW European Representative to IFSW Global Human Rights Commission
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights
Respecting and enforcing human rights is an essential responsibility for every social worker. I am delighted to announce that Marcin Boryczko is our Representative to the Global Human Rights Commission. […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Region Newsletter – June 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWWelcome to the IFSWAP Newsletter. Newsletter June 2019 In this edition: • Celebration of World Social Work Day 2019- Indonesia • World Social Work Day 2019 – Australia […]
IFSW Statement for ‘World Social Justice Day’ – Justice Requires the Participation of all Peoples
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN
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 […]
For Democracy, Social Justice and The End of International Manipulation in Venezuela
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights
IFSW calls for a stop to the international escalation of political conflict in Venezuela and recognition that the immediate solution lies with the Venezuelan people, the principles of democracy, equality […]
Update from Zimbabwe and IFSW African Region
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights
The crisis of human rights in Zimbabwe continues with the suppression of protests leading to widespread arrests, bloodshed and death. Commenting from Harare in Zimbabwe, Noel Muridzo, the IFSW Vice […]
IFSW Human Rights Commission – Statement Regarding the Deepening Crisis and Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
There is an unfolding and deepening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. A rapidly declining economy has resulted in food and fuel shortages across the country. There is now limited access to […]
An Interview with IFSW Secretary-General on Human Rights Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNIFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW.
IFSW UN Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since the ground-breaking launch of the Declaration millions of people’s rights have been recognised, human suffering […]
IFSW Human Right Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW
The IFSW Human Rights Commission takes this opportunity to acknowledge the global efforts to support Human Rights. This includes significant contributions from social workers acting as volunteers, in governments, agencies, NGOs, private […]
IFSW Africa Region: Call For nominations to serve on Commissions
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dear Colleagues, Greetings to you all. Please note that IFSW Africa Region is calling for nominations for individuals interested to fill the role of commissioner. There are currently two vacant […]
IFSW Statement on the Central American Caravan
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Migration, Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been drawn to a caravan of […]
Social workers in Iceland are part of the protest regarding the wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
On 24 October, at 14:55 Icelandic time, women across Iceland walked off the job in protest the gender wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland. The […]
Manifiesto sobre las elecciones en Brasil
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
Brasil se enfrenta a un punto de inflexión extremo como pro dictadura, y es que el líder autoritario, Jair Bolsonaro encabeza las encuestas con el 57% de los votos. El […]
IFSW Statement on the Elections in Brazil
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWBrazil is facing an extreme turning-point as the pro-dictatorship, and authoritarian leader Jair Bolsonaro leads in the polls with 57% of the vote. Bolsonaro’s rise to power is marked by […]
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 […]
IFSW Selects New Human Rights Commissioner
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights
Colleen Lundy, Professor Emeritus from the School of Social Work at Carleton University, Canada has been appointed to head the IFSW Human Rights Commission. Dr Lundy was affirmed in the position […]
United States withdraws from UNHRC: IFSW HRC Statement
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights
IFSW is concerned that the United States of America under the Trump administration has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This action has been roundly condemned by […]