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In memory of Terry Bamford: We invite you to join family, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life, his work and the impact he had
Just over a year ago, on 28 February 2020, family and friends gathered in Worthing to celebrate the life of Terry Bamford. Terry was a passionate …
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A la FITS le complace anunciar que el libro “Hacia la cima del acantilado. Cómo se transformó el Trabajo Social a partir de la COVID-19” ya está disponible en español
El libro relata las rápidas acciones que los trabajadores y trabajadoras sociales llevaron a cabo en todo el mundo para contribuir a salvar innumerables vidas …
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IFSW May 1st Statement
International Workers Day this year will be different in many countries. In January this year the World Bank estimated that the pandemic had pushed a …
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Swiss and Sierra Leone Associations form Collaboration
In the spirit of Ubuntu, the Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers and AvenirSocial (the Swiss Association of Social Workers) are working together to create …
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Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. 160 Million Social Work and Health Workers Collaborate for a New World Future
160 million frontline professionals request the leaders of G7 and G20 to engage in co-design and co-building effective universal intervention in the current COVID Pandemic. …
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A NEW WAY FORWARD – DISMANTLING RACISM IN 21ST-CENTURY IRISH SOCIAL WORK
In 2021 the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) celebrates its 50th anniversary. Considering heightened consciousness around Anti-black Racism and related issues locally and globally, …
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Irish Association of Social Workers – Celebrating 50 Years in 2021
Irish Association of Social Workers – Celebrating 50 Years in 2021! Social Work in Ireland has a long history. Today, social workers are facing multiple …
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ENDING HOSPITAL DETENTION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF BILLS! World Health Organisation COUNTING ON THE SUPPORT OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Statement from Bruno Keel, IFSW Representative to the UN / WHO in Geneva In the latest report on hospital detention and in a recent workshop, …
Read moreWatch the Video Summarising the Success of World Social Work Day 2021
This year, World Social Work Day took place on Tuesday, 16th March 2021. Social workers around the world came together to celebrate our achievements as a profession …
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Recommendations to guarantee adequate minimum wages
Europe is one of the most prosperous regions in the world. People living in the European Union enjoy some of the best living and working …
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Webinar 29 March 2021: Commonwealth History of Social Work
29 March 2021, 10.30am – 12.30pm (London time) This Social Work History Network webinar (held in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and …
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Leadership Development Opportunities with Funding
BASW is pleased to share information on the following global leadership development opportunities and associated funding: Atlantic Fellowships Commonwealth Scholarships & Fellowships Erasmus Mundus programme: …
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The Young Researchers Network of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) EVENT
The Young Researchers Network of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) have set up their first event for the 29th March @ 8pm Irish Time. It is …
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New Social Contract Needed says UN and Social Work Forum
“We need a new social contract First, it must ensure human rights for all—importantly, this includes those not fully benefitting from previous social contracts such …
Read moreSocial Work’s Constant Stream of Development: 2021 WSWD Message from the IFSW Secretary-General
For 2021 World Social Work Day, Rory Truell, the IFSW Secretary-General has released a short video message titled: Social Work’s Constant Stream of Development. In …
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In Defence of Democracy in Myanmar – A Statement from IFSW Asia Pacific Region
On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar military seized power declaring a state of emergency for one year and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and dozens …
Read moreIFSW Africa’s Message on Ubuntu for WSWD
On behalf of the IFSW African Region, Noel Murdizo, the Regional President, and Joachim Mumba, the Regional Vice President, have released a video on this …
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90 Days Free Access to the Journal of International Social Work for World Social Work Day
Sage Publications have granted free access to the current and all past issues of the International Social Work journal and all its journals to celebrate …
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Iran Conference highlights Social Work, Social Observation and Social Solidarity
The Iran Association of Social Workers commenced a conference this morning titled, Social Work, Social Observation and Social Solidarity. Hassan Mousavi, President of IASW said, …
Read moreWORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021
WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021 Message on World Social Work Day 2021 (WSWD2021) from the Latin America & Caribbean region President Larry. Under the spirit …
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