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SUMMARY:COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:COSW policy forum \nWhat it is: The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is holding a policy forum titled “From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times” \nWhat it’s about: The forum will discuss a new report on the impact of the collapse of U.S. government funding on African civil society organizations (CSOs)4444. The report is based on a survey of 364 African CSOs in 42 countries and presents a “troubling picture of vulnerability and uncertainty” across the sector5555. The event will explore the future global impacts and opportunities resulting from this funding change. \nKey finding: A significant number of African CSOs relied heavily on U.S. government funding; in 2024\, 35.4% received more than half of their funding from these sources. \nHow to attend: Via Zoom by COSW \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025. \nTime: 06:00-07:30 UTC/GMT and 16:00-17:30 UTC/GMT. \nVenue: Online \nFees: Free \nDetails poster
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-forum-focuses-on-african-csos-in-turbulent-times/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20241107T075445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T075446Z
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SUMMARY:COSW Policy Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The COSW Policy Forum\, invites all social workers to the annual policy forum to be held on Saturday. \nDay: 9th November 2024. \nVenue: Online \nTime: 16Hoo to 17H30 GMT \nRegistration: Not needed. \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-annual-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20240517T015258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T021112Z
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Social Work (ICSW-2024)
DESCRIPTION:Organised by: \nNational Institute of Social Development (NISD) \n  \nDate: \n4th & 5th of September 2024 \n  \nTheme: \n“Social Security in 21st Century: \nShared Partnership for Transformative change” \n  \nSub Themes: \n\nGlobalization and Cross Border Social Security System\nDigital Transformation\nSocial Security in the Formal and Informal Economy\nSocial and Environment Governance (ESG)\nCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)\nCommunity Health\nMental Health Challenges\nClimate Change\nImpact of Global Crisis on the Social Security System\nSocial Security and Elderly People\n\n  \nRegistration: \nPlease fill out the REGISTRATION FORM below and send it to . \nRegistration Form-ICSW 2024-1
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/3rd-international-conference-on-social-work-icsw-2024/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20240521T080948Z
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UID:10000368-1725235200-1725407999@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Work
DESCRIPTION:Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies \nOrganized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) \nDates: 2nd and 3rd September 2024 \nVenue: Hotel Janaki\, 43\, Fife Road\, Colombo- 05 \nProgram:
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-workshop-on-social-policy-and-social-work/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20240515T021139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T022558Z
UID:10000362-1717545600-1717891199@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024 
DESCRIPTION:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024 \n\nTheme\nBattle of Wits: Social Work Wisdom vs. InnoTech Intelligence\n\nOrganizers\nHong Kong Social Workers Association Foundation Limited\nHong Kong Social Workers Association\nMacau Social Workers Association\nUniversity of Saint Joseph Faculty of Health Sciences\nSponsor: Drs Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation\n\nDate\n5th to 8th June 2024 (Wednesday to Saturday) [4 days\, 3 nights]\n\nVenue\nMacau Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre\n \nContent\nThe conference will feature seminars\, experiential workshops\, agency visits\, and cultural exchange activities.\n\nLanguage \nThe primary language used will be Putonghua (spoken)\, and written in Simplified Chinese.\n\nEligibility\nThe conference is open to social work students from the Asia Pacific region.\n\nConference Secretariat\nContact person: Ms. Michelle Lee\nPhone/WhatsApp/WeChat: +852 9291 4502\nEmail: \nWebsite:  www.hkswa.org.hk/apsc2024\n\nFor more details\, please refer to the conference    .
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/asia-pacific-social-work-student-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20240429T080000
DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Azores:20240429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20240425T052117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T054254Z
UID:10000331-1714377600-1714413600@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:SIERRA LEONE NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:National Social Work Conference Aims to Shape the Future of Social Work in Sierra Leone\nFreetown\, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW)\, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare\, is hosting the National Social Work Conference 2024 on April 29th at the Tunde-Cole Auditorium on the Fourah Bay College Campus. \nThemed “A National Conversation on the Regulation of Social Work Practice\, Education and Ethical Standards\,” the conference will bring together practitioners\, educators\, regulators\, service users\, students\, and stakeholders for a crucial discussion on elevating the social work profession in Sierra Leone. \nMadam Melrose Karminty\, the Minister of Social Welfare\, will deliver the keynote address. The conference promises engaging discussions\, presentations\, and networking opportunities to shape the future of social work in the country. \nFree registration is available for SLASW members. For inquiries and registration details\, please contact the SLASW Secretariat via WhatsApp   or e-mail.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/sierra-leone-national-social-work-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20230927T101957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214704Z
UID:10000209-1708588800-1708794000@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Panorama of Social Work: Innovation and Inclusiveness In Development
DESCRIPTION:Download the Save the Date Flyer \nDownload the Call for Papers and Posters \nDownload the Brochure
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/panorama-of-social-work-innovation-and-inclusiveness-in-development/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20230505T201730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T201838Z
UID:10000207-1686355200-1686441599@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Historical Development of Indigenous Social Work and Evolving Practice Models in Canada
DESCRIPTION:International Social Work Research Webinar \nCo-hosted by: Association for International Social Work (AISW)\, Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work (JSSSW) TBC\, Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Research Project No. 19K14002\nSupported by: Japanese Association for Social Work Education (JASWE)\, Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) [Japanese Association of Certified Social Workers/Japanese Association of Mental Health Social Workers/Japanese Association of Social Workers in Health Services/Japanese Association of Social Workers]\nDownload the Flyer here \nVenue and format: Hybrid of Japan Women’s University Mejiro Campus (Room 12009\, Hyakunijunenkan) and online (Zoom Webinar)\nParticipation fee: FREE (with English & Japanese simultaneous interpretation)\nCapacity: first 500 applicants\nApplication: by June 8 (Thu) 2023\n* Zoom link will be sent by June 9 (Fri) 2023 to the registered e-mail address.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/historical-development-of-indigenous-social-work-and-evolving-practice-models-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japanese Federation of Social Workers":MAILTO:mclennan@jaswhs.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20230505T195731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T195918Z
UID:10000206-1686182400-1686355199@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Young Carers Voices – International perspectives
DESCRIPTION:2023 is the Commonwealth Year of Youth and with the development of the first Commonwealth Young Carers Charter\, it has the potential to be a landmark year. There has also been significant progress in the recognition of the need for more young carers support in other countries around the world.\nTo mark these developments\, young carers and organisations from around the world will be coming together across two days in June to hear the voices of young carers and organisations that are supporting them. \nDownload the flyer here. \nTo register\, please use the following links: \nDay 1: Thursday 8 June\, 5pm to 7pm (UK time): Link \nDay 2: Friday 9 June\, 9am to 11am (UK time): Link
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/young-carers-voices-international-perspectives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20230312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20230125T100542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T043801Z
UID:10000198-1678636800-1678645800@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Federation of Social Workers International Symposium
DESCRIPTION:International Symposium on Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons \nBy Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW). \nIn celebrating the #WSWD2023\, the JFSW will hold an International symposium on the Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons. \nDate: 12th March 2023 \nVenue: Online \nProgram: symposium program \nSymposium flier: 20230312JFSW_symposium \nRegistration and contact: JFSW \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/japanese-federation-of-social-workers-international-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japanese Federation of Social Workers":MAILTO:mclennan@jaswhs.or.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221022T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20220930T214008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T214008Z
UID:10000193-1666418400-1666467000@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:COSW Policy forum Online
DESCRIPTION:COSW social work community Policy forum. \n\nCalling all social workers and students in the Commonwealth\, national associations\, universities and anybody else who wishes to support COSW activities to join an open meeting on Saturday 22 October. \n  \nDATE: 22nd OCTOBER 2022 (RESERVE)\nTime: 06.00 – 07.30 or 16.00 – 17.30 (UTC)\nVenue: Online \nDetails: COSW Policy Forum Online notice \nWeb: www.cosw.info/news
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-forum-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20211022T151041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T151350Z
UID:10000186-1637049600-1639760400@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON  “CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD”\, Azerbaijan
DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON  \n“CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD” \n  \n16-17 NOVEMBER\, 2021 \nBAKU\, AZERBAIJAN \n  \nANNOUNCEMENT \n  \nThe Department of Social Sciences and Psychology of Baku State University and Azerbaijan “Social Work” Public Union (AZSWU) will hold an international scientific conference on “The Contribution of Social Work in the Post-War Period” on November 16-17\, 2021. \nTheme 1: Social work with civilians\, internally displaced persons (IDPs)\, and families of martyrs. \nTheme 2: Social work with military personnel and their families\, and veterans and their families. \nTheme 3: The role of social work in the process of socio-economic reintegration. \nTheme 4: Organization of training of social workers working with people affected by war. \nTheme 5: The role of social work in the Implementation of the social policy and services for people affected by war.  \nTheme 6: The role of social work in the reintegration of displaced people population due to war. \nAbstract submission deadline: October 25th\, 2021  \nPlease send your abstract to:  \nAbstract word limit: 500 words \n  \nAbstract submission deadline: October 25th\, 2021 \nEmail abstract to:  \nWorking languages of the conference: Azerbaijani\, Turkish\, English and Russian \nAbstract word limit: 500 words \nAll conference materials (abstracts and theses) will be published and participants will be provided with appropriate certificates. \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-conference-on-contribution-of-social-work-in-the-post-war-period/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210317T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T165251Z
UID:10000176-1620846000-1620853200@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:In memory of Terry Bamford
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join family\, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life\, his work and the impact he had.\nTime: Wednesday\, 12 May 2021 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm\nCost: Free event\, organised by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW)Terry Bamford \nJust over a year ago\, on 28 February 2020\, family and friends gathered in Worthing to celebrate the life of Terry Bamford. \nTerry was a passionate advocate of social justice\, international social work and human rights. His contribution to BASW as a leader\, advisor and friend will always be valued. Terry has left an enduring legacy and is greatly missed by all who knew him. \nA fuller memorial event in 2020 was postponed due to the pandemic. \nWe now invite you to join family\, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life\, his work and the impact he had. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/in-memory-of-terry-bamford/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210329T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210329T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210326T074825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T074825Z
UID:10000180-1617013800-1617021000@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Commonwealth History of Social Work
DESCRIPTION:A Social Work History Network webinar in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College\n29 March 2021\, 10.30am – 12.30pm (London time)\nThis Social Work History Network webinar (held in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College) will reflect on the development of social work in Singapore\, Kenya and the Caribbean with a short input from the International Federation of Social Workers archivist and a broader discussion about social work in Commonwealth countries. The ‘history’ in this context goes back as far as we have evidence (i.e. early twentieth century) through to the 1970/80s (as a rough guide\, i.e. immediate post-independence). It will be chaired by David N Jones (SWHN Steering Group\, COSW Board and former IFSW President).
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/commonwealth-history-of-social-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210305T071608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T104604Z
UID:10000166-1616418000-1616432400@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:IFSW NORTH-AMERICA REGION WELCOME TO SOCIAL WORK
DESCRIPTION:WSWD2021 IFSW North American Region event \nIFSW North American Region is elated to announce this Facebook Live Event for all students and entry-level social workers. Ubuntu: Welcome to the Social Work Profession is a free interactive virtual conference that highlights social workers information about the future of social work\, loan forgiveness\, networking\, and leadership opportunities in the social work profession. \nDate: March 22\, 2021\, 1 pm ET/2:30 pm NT \nLink to NASW Facebook page \nDownload the flyer here.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-north-america-region-welcome-to-social-work/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210302T113633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T120120Z
UID:10000164-1616061600-1616068800@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:“Time to deliver on Social Europe!”
DESCRIPTION:NEW! \nSAVE THE DATE FOR SOCIAL PLATFORM WEBINAR “TIME TO DELIVER ON SOCIAL EUROPE!”  \n18 MARCH 2021\, 10:00 – 12:00 \nEurope is grappling with the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s health\, living and working conditions. While short-term measures are still crucial to tackle its devastating impact\, it is equally important to find sustainable and inclusive solutions to recover from this crisis in the medium term and long-term\, with the aim of building a more resilient\, socially just and inclusive Europe. Europe can only be more resilient if it becomes a society based on social justice\, where dignity\, wellbeing\, respect for every person and their human rights are at the centre of all decisions and actions. \nThe European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan is a crucial tool in this context\, as it can help to overcome the crisis and achieve the objective of building a socially just Europe. \nSocial Platform organises this event to exchange views with key Members of the European Parliament and civil society organisations active in the social field about the Action Plan as well as how the European Parliament and civil society organisations can collaborate to support the full and ambitious implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. \n\nIFSW Europe\, as member of Social Platform\, endors the event and invite our member organisations to save the date and participate to this important event. \n\nDraft agenda \nModerator: Social Platform Management Committee representative (name tbc) \n10:00-10:05 Welcome \n\nPiotr Sadowski\, President of Social Platform\n\n10:05-11:15 Panel debate \n\nSocial Platform Management Committee representative (name tbc)\nDennis Radtke\, MEP\, EPP coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nSara Skyttedal\, MEP\, EPP coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nAgnes Jongerius\, MEP\, S&D coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nDragoş Pîslaru\, MEP\, Renew Europe coordinator for the EMPL committee\nSylvie Brunet\, MEP\, Renew Europe coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nKira Marie Peter Hansen\, MEP\, Greens/EFA coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nKatrin Langensiepen\, MEP\, Greens/EFA coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\nNikolaj Villumsen\, MEP\, GUE/NGL coordinator for the EMPL committee (tbc)\n\n11:15-11:55 Discussion with participants \n11:55-12:00 Closing \n\nPiotr Sadowski\, President of Social Platform\n\nRegistration will open soon. \nFor any question\, please contact Katja Reuter\, Social Platform Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer:
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/time-to-deliver-on-social-europe/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210316T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210310T214224Z
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SUMMARY:World Social Work Day 2021 Ile-de-France sharing evening
DESCRIPTION:World Social Work Day 2021 Ile-de-France sharing evening \nWe will have the pleasure of welcoming you to hear the  testimony of several colleagues who have practiced or practiced internationally. This will be followed by a time of exchange\, of questions\, of debate. \n Journée Mondiale du Travail Social 2021 \nLe mardi 16 mars à partir de 18h30\, en visio (inscription obligatoire) \nLa section Île-de-France de l’ANAS a le plaisir de vous convier à une soirée d’échanges à l’occasion de la
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/world-social-work-day-2021-ile-de-france-sharing-evening/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210316T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210315T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T191820Z
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SUMMARY:World Social work Day 2021 International Symposium - India
DESCRIPTION:World Social work Day 2021 ” International Symposium on ” Strengthening Social Solidarity and Social Work Intervention” on16th March 2021\, 10.30 am (IST) onwards in ZOOM platform. \nOrganised by Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology in partnership with PSWA\, INPSWA \n \nRegistration Link \nEvent Poster \nWeb page URL \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/world-social-work-day-2021international-symposium-india/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210308T053000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20210308T124447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T124515Z
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SUMMARY:Iran: 3rd International and 25th National Social Work Day Congress: Social Work\, Social Observation and Social Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Join the event here:  https://nobino.ir/event/live \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/iran-3rd-international-and-25th-national-social-work-day-congress-social-work-social-observation-and-social-solidarity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20200109T083802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T084726Z
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SUMMARY:The First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”
DESCRIPTION:On 25-27 June 2020 Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues together with the Government of Yakutia will hold the First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”. \nCall for Papers \nThe main topics for discussions \n\nThe best practices and projects of social services to people living in Arctic areas.\nExtreme situations connected with climate change: fires\, floods etc. The role of social workers and social pedagogues in helping to prevent these events and to explain the public of the effects of the inappropriate treatment of nature.\nSocial work with small groups of indigenous people.\nNational projects of Russian Federation in raising social welfare of Arctic population (among those the programme “Children of Arctic”.\nInternational experience of quality tailored social services for vulnerable people.\n\n  \nYakutian Social Workers \n \nCanada\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland. Norway\, Sweden\, USA and Russia belong to the Arctic Council and 8 more countries are observers. The Arctic Council does not discuss social services and social work issues that is why it is the time to discuss the situation of climate change and severe conditions of life in these areas in 2020. \nYakutia is a very interesting area of Russia. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is in the north-eastern part of the Eurasian continent and is the largest region of the Russian Federation. The total area of the continental and island territory of Yakutia is 3\,1 mln km². Over 40% of its territory is above the Arctic Circle. There are three time zones within its borders. Transversally\, Yakutia’s length is 2500 km\, longitudinally – 2000 km. The temperatures in the winter -50-60 C. In the summer – plus 25 C. \n  \nLena River Pillars Yakutia (UNESCO World Heritage Site) \nThe Forum of social workers will take place in the city Yakutsk. June is summer there. The Forum will include the workshops discussions but also participation in  the  big and unique event – Ysyakh which is a cult celebration of nature rebirth\, holiday of renovation held every year in the end of June. Central action of the festival is a competition of tellers of Olonkho – Yakut epos\, acknowledged as a non-material legacy of UNESCO\, Osuokhai dance\, symbolizing the circle of life. The final action is the Sunrise meeting\, signifying the clarification of the soul. \n  \n  \nYsyakh Celebration \n  \n  \nHow to get to Yakutsk \n\nMoscow- Yakutsk ( 3 flights a day – duration 6 hours 30 minutes)\nSeoul – Yakutsk ( direct flight 22 June-28 June\, duration 4 hours 30 minutes)\nThere are flights via Novosibirsk\, Vladivostok\n\nWe recommend to buy tickets in advance as the price of the tickets will be growing closer to the summer time a lot. \nPlease check – if you need visa you will need to fill the form and send it to us in advance. \n  \nDr Antonina Dashkina \nPresident of Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues \nEmail:  \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-first-arctic-forum-of-social-workers-the-arctic-is-the-territory-of-love-and-care/
LOCATION:Yakutia\, Sakha Republic (Yakutia)\, Russian Federation
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200424
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20200120T121019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T064413Z
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SUMMARY:International Social Work: Possibilities and Opportunities / CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:  \nA space to learn\, to share\, to reflect and to open up space for future collaboration\nhttps://www.basw.co.uk/events/international-social-work-possibilities-and-opportunities \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-social-work-possibilities-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Signing Tree\, Deaf Cultural Centre\, Ladywood Road\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B16 8SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191124T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20191010T064559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T061541Z
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SUMMARY:Social Workers Forum - Connecting. Community. Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/social-workers-forum-connecting-community-solidarity/
LOCATION:Gdansk\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20191023T111942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T113000Z
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SUMMARY:Accueillir\, Rencontrer\, Accompagner. De l’accès aux droits fondamentaux à la promotion de la personne
DESCRIPTION:Dans un contexte de changement économique et technologique au rythme\neffréné\, aggravant les inégalités et la précarisation sous toutes ses formes\,\nles politiques sociales ne semblent plus jouer leur rôle de réduction des effets\nde la pauvreté. Les institutions sociales ainsi que les collectivités territoriales\nsont\, quant à elles\, confrontées à une réduction des budgets sociaux. \nLes Assistants de Service Social ont alors à se mobiliser pour l’accès des\npersonnes aux droits fondamentaux tel que définis dans la Déclaration\nUniverselle des Droits de l’Homme et la définition du travail social. \nDe nombreux rapports font état de ces changements. Ainsi\, un rapport de\nl’IGAS publié en 2018 et intitulé « L’accompagnement social » dresse un état\ndes lieux des politiques d’accompagnement social et des transformations\nprofondes qui se sont produites depuis quelques années. De même\, l’ANAS\nest régulièrement interpellée par les praticiens qui s’interrogent sur le devenir\nde la profession et le sens de son action. \nIl est donc important d’avoir des clés pour comprendre les changements\nsociétaux actuels :\n– Le passage des politiques sociales d’un rôle de protection universelle\ninconditionnelle à une politique d’activation des individus ;\n– Des budgets de plus en plus restreints ont pour effet : rationalisation\,\nstandardisation des tâches\, recherche d’efficacité et injonction à la\ntransparence ;\n– Les personnes sont de plus en plus nombreuses à faire appel aux\ntravailleurs sociaux. Faute de politiques de prévention leurs situations sont\nsouvent plus complexes et dégradées. \nDans ce contexte\, de nombreuses questions se posent aux\nprofessionnel(le)s :\n– Comment assurer un accompagnement individuel et collectif dans le respect\nde la définition du travail social inscrite dans le CASF ?\n– Comment garantir aux personnes un accès effectif aux droits humains?\n– Comment faire valoir et faire reconnaître nos compétences ?\n– Comment continuer à faire vivre des pratiques respectueuses de la\ndéontologie ? \nAu cours de cette journée d’étude\, nous chercherons à comprendre les\nchangements à l’œuvre sur le plan social et leurs répercussions sur la\npratique de la profession. Il s’agira d’analyser l’actuel paradigme et de\ndégager les modalités d’adaptation du service social ainsi que les défis à\nrelever. Nous allons partager nos expériences\, réfléchir aux mutations\nindispensables et réaffirmer les invariants. \nA l’issue de cette journée\, des groupes de travail pourront poursuivre\nl’analyse et l’élaboration.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/accueillir-rencontrer-accompagner-de-lacces-aux-droits-fondamentaux-a-la-promotion-de-la-personne/
LOCATION:6\, rue Albert Lapparent 75007\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20191010T062424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T061607Z
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SUMMARY:“Social Deprivation\, Child Protection and Human Rights”
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Social Administration and Political Science of Democritus University of Thrace\, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers (SKLE)\, the Social Work Center of the University of Essex and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)\, as honorary co-organizer\, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs and the Municipality of Komotini in Thrace\, are hosting an upcoming International Scientific Conference\, with central theme: “Social Deprivation\, Child Protection and Human Rights”. The conference will take place in Komotini – Thrace from Friday 1st November 2019 to Sunday 3rd November 2019. \n\n\n\n\nThe aim of the Conference is to highlight policies and interventions in the period of the socio-economic crisis so as to adequately address the range of derived problems. Consequently\, the topics presented at the conference are mainly related to social deprivation (poverty\, unemployment\, etc.) with emphasis on child protection and the defense of human rights. Policies\, as well as approaches and social care practices\, should focus on child and family.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/social-deprivation-child-protection-and-human-rights/
LOCATION:Komotini\, Greece
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191016T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20191010T070533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T061657Z
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SUMMARY:HUMANISM AND ETHICS IN SOCIAL WORK
DESCRIPTION:KONGRES SOCIALNEGA DELA 2019.Program
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/humanism-and-ethics-in-social-work/
LOCATION:Moravsek Toplice\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20181106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20181001T033927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T133827Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Child Development Accounts: New Approaches to Child Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:The Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union organizes the Conference on Child Development Accounts – A new Development Approach.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference is organized together with the Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development and Next Age Institute\, with the support of the NGO Council under the President’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. \nThe conference is on Child Development Accounts. Child Development Accounts (CDAs) are savings or investment accounts that begin as early as birth as they first suggested by CSD Director Michael Sherraden in his book “Assets and the Poor”. In many cases\, public and private matching funds are deposited into these accounts to supplement savings for the child. The purpose of CDAs is to promote savings and asset building for lifelong development. Therefore\, CDAs may can be opened to supplemental education and experiences in childhood\, post-secondary education for youth\, and home ownership and enterprise development in adulthood. CDAs allow parents and children to accumulate savings to ensure a confident start for child after 18 years old. \n\nFor more information\, please click on the following links \nConference Announcement \nFlyer \nPreliminary Agenda \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-conference-on-child-development-accounts-new-approaches-to-child-well-being/
LOCATION:Baku\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:Other event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171218T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091410
CREATED:20180605T105546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T105546Z
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SUMMARY:International Social Work Congress In Iran
DESCRIPTION:Theme: 60 Years of Social Work in Iran: Past\, Present\, Future
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-social-work-congress-in-iran/
LOCATION:Tehran\, Iran\, Islamic Republic of
CATEGORIES:Other event
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