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Essential chat with Mit on Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness Month Event: Essential chat with Mit Topic: From Personal to Professional: Knowledge and Awareness of Breast Cancer Date: 22nd October 2021 Time: 2pm …
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IFSW is delighted to be the new publisher for The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics (IJSWVE)
Founded in 2004 as the The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, the journal aims to examine the ethical and values issues that impact …
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“Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The International Federation of Social Workers is calling for greater equality.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th. This year’s theme is: “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The world is becoming more polarized. …
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1-10 October 2021 – Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week
Working together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October …
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Online Event,15 September: The social service workforce in and beyond the pandemic – A global conversation
Join the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and Children and Families Across Borders on Wednesday 15th September from 1-4pm UTC for the upcoming conference, The …
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Registrations Now Open – The 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021
Catch the early bird! Register now for this crucial event Register Now We invite you to register for this year’s Conference with great anticipation and …
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New Free Publication: “Pandemic ethics: A resource for social work students, educators and practitioners”
IFSW has just published a new resource comprising vignettes depicting ethical challenges faced by social workers internationally during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each vignette is accompanied …
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The Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers Newsletter
The newsletter Vol. 5 (2020-21) of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, highlights the 5th Kerala Social Work Congress held online on 18-20 Dec 2020… …
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BASW statement on the situation in Afghanistan
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) shares the concern of all people of goodwill about the humanitarian crisis affecting so many people in Afghanistan. …
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IFSW Statement on Afghanistan: Beyond the Humanitarian Crisis
Events in Afghanistan have moved quickly in the last few weeks. There is and will continue to be uncertainty for everyone, both for the people …
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IFSW Statement on the Draft Convention on the Right to Development
IFSW supports the draft convention on the right to development highlighting its eco-social aspects and sees each concern as interrelated. As the global professional body …
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IFSW Climate Justice Program: Statement on IPCC Climate Report “Encouragement as we collectively continue co-building a new ecosocial world with a sustainable future for all”
Last week’s Climate Report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (1) highlights significant global concerns on climate change and a call for …
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Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work Joins Partnership Organising New Format Global Social Summit
IFSW AND UNRISD (UN Research Institute for Social Development) have invited The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) to be a formal partner in a …
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Long-term care report – trends, challenges and opportunities in an ageing society
Download the Report The 2021 Joint Report of the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee on Long-Term Care is the most comprehensive overview to …
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Ubuntu and its Potential Impact on the International Social Work Profession
In acknowledgement of this year’s global social work theme Ubuntu, the Journal of International Social Work is providing free access to an article on ‘ubuntu …
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Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region conference 2021❗
Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region SWSD Conference before 15th August 2021❗ You are all welcomed for this great Hybrid international Regional …
Read more‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ People’s Summit
IFSW has been working with a range of partners to build a global conversation on what local and global values, policies and practices are needed …
Read moreThe 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference: IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Australian Association of Social Workers has recently made a decision for the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021 to be now held …
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Uganda Association Publishes Annual Report
The National Association of Uganda (NASWU) annual report has been published highlighting Covid-19, social work practice, Education, as well as summarizes the strategic objectives of …
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Webinar marking the Launch of East African Regional Resource Center
The Department of Social Work and Social Administration at Makerere University, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and IFSW Africa Region are …
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