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New Policy: The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
The policy paper “The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World” has just been adopted as part of the 2022 IFSW General …
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Award of the IfSW Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal 2022
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the award of the highest honour of the Federation – the Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal – …
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New IFSW Global President Elected
IFSW is delighted to announce that the new global President is Joachim Mumba from Zambia. His 4-year term as president commenced on the 16th of …
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Dutch association opens file on refugees from Ukraine
The Dutch Association BPSW placed a special file on the refugee crisis on their website. There is information about the work social workers fulfil in …
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THE SOCIAL WORKERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA ACT, PASSED
The Social Workers’ Association of Zambia Act, 2022 was passed this week. It represents a significant effort by the Social Workers’ Association of Zambia to …
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Lessons From the Frontline of the Ukraine Refugee Crisis
IFSW European President, Ana Radulescu invited the Federation’s Secretary-General, Rory Truell, to visit the social work response at the Ukrainian / Romanian border. These are …
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Improving The Poor Working Conditions Of Social Workers – Last Chance To Contribute To Workforce Survey – Now Closes On 19 April 2022
World Social Work Day on the 15th March 2022 enabled us to share stories from all over the world showing the positive impact of social …
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Global Social Work: Working with the displaced communities from Ukraine
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, funding is being directed to IFSW Europe in recognition that a social work approach includes meeting the immediate …
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UPDATE ON IFSW EUROPE NEW SOCIAL WORKERS PROJECT: YOUTUBE VIDEO AND MONTHLY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WEBINARS
In 2020, IFSW Europe established a project to support and involve social workers who are new to the profession. This focused on students in their …
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Global public health week 2022
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2022 runs from 4th to 8th April 2022 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the spirit of co-building a …
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World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news
World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news On 15 March 2022 at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok, …
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International social work in Education and training
Two members of the IFSW education commission will take part in a workshops funded and supported by the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) …
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Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world, Arabic Nations
Download flyer here The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite the Arabic Nations Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, …
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IFSW Africa: Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Download the flyer The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in an online discussion, with …
Read moreIPA Statement on Ukraine
The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) and World Psychiatric Association (WPA) come together in support of protections of Older Persons’ Human Rights in times of crisis. …
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Sei Azioni Che Possiamo Fare Insieme Per Co – Costruire Un Mondo Sostenibile Ed Equo
“Il mondo è pieno di cambiamenti. Tre concatenate crisi, quella del cambiamento climatico, la disuguaglianza in rapida crescita e della pandemia globale, stanno derubando il …
Read moreNorth America region news on Ukraine
NASW: the Insurance Enterprise has divested from all Russian investment assets. We are pleased to share the communication on behalf of Chief Executive Officer of …
Read moreIFSW Action on Ukraine Crisis
“IFSW Europe has organised coordination of professions and community’s responses to the needs of refugees as they flee Ukraine. Additionally, they are delivering assistance to …
Read moreCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO HOST THE IFSW AFRICA REGION 2023 CONFERENCE
IFSW Africa Region calls for expression of interest to host the 2023 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. This call is a formal call following …
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IFSW North America – Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Download the NA Webinar Flyer The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) would like to warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from …
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