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News Topic: IFSW

An open letter to The International Council of Nurses and the World Medical Association

March 15, 2020 By Rory Truell

An open letter to The International Council of Nurses and the World Medical Association, Dear colleagues in nursing and medicine facing the Covid 19 pandemic, …

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Region: Global Language: English

News, Statement Topic: IFSW, Women

Zimbabwe Social Workers: International Women´s Day

March 13, 2020 By Lola Casal

Every year, we take a step back to reflect on the progress made towards achieving gender equality and celebrate the contributions and the role of …

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Keywords: Women Day Zimbabwe Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Covid19, Social Work

Zimbabwe Association of Social Workers: Corona Virus, a Call for Social Workers and the World to unite and escalate the fight

March 12, 2020 By Lola Casal

The National Association of Social Workers of Zimbabwe (NASWZ) joins the world in its fight against novel Corona Virus. NASWZ urges its members in Zimbabwe …

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Keywords: Zimbabwe; Coronavirus, social work Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News Topic: Covid19, IFSW

Statement on IFSW and Covid-19

March 11, 2020 By Pascal Rudin

The Social Work Role In many countries social workers are supporting communities that are affected or fearful of the Covid 19 Virus. Social work has …

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Region: Global Language: English

News, Statement Topic: IFSW

International Woman’s Day 2020

March 7, 2020 By Rory Truell

On International Woman’s Day IFSW celebrates the power of women in creating choice for all people. From the women’s protests throughout the world claiming their …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Human Rights

News Topic: Covid19, Social Work

South Korea National Associacion of Social Workers: Report on Social Work and the Corona Virus

March 6, 2020 By Lola Casal

South Korea has become the country with the largest number of confirmed cases of the Virus followed by China’s Corona Shock. Scientists predict the number …

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Keywords: Corona Virus Korea Social Work Region: Asia and Pacific, Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Call to nominate young social workers for the IFSW Europe project: A social Europe is possible! The young generation of social workers are the spearhead of change

March 3, 2020 By Ana Radulescu

Our societies are changing and new challenges are emerging that require new or updated answers of social workers to set the proper measures and services …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Covid19, IFSW

Update on the Corona Virus for IFSW Members

March 1, 2020 By Pascal Rudin

This statement contains information on planned IFSW events and the role of social workers in the fight against the Corona Virus: Social workers are proactively …

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Region: Africa, Asia and Pacific, Europe, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, North America Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, World Social Work Day

WSWSD 2020 Japan

The Japanese Federation of Social Workers celebrates WSWD 2020 with the presence of Silvana Martinez, IFSW President

February 29, 2020 By Lola Casal

The four Social Work Associations in Japan – Japanese Association of Certified Social Workers (JACSW), Japanese Association of Psychiatric Social Workers (JAPSW), Japanese Association of …

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Keywords: wswd2020 Japan Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW 2019 End of Year Report

February 25, 2020 By Rory Truell

IFSW has released its End of Year Report for 2019. The report covers many of the activities that took place last year strengthening the social …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Network “Social Work in German-Speaking Regions and amongst German-Speaking Minorities”

February 18, 2020 By Ana Radulescu

The organizations and associations in the “Social Work in German-Speaking Regions and amongst German-Speaking Minorities” network have been engaged in a dialogue for a number …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Covid19

Chinese social workers actively engaged in the fight against the corona virus

February 13, 2020 By Rory Truell

IFSW member The Chinese Association of Social Workers has been actively engaged in the fight against the coronavirus. Their International Officer, Yang Aibing correspond with …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work

Social Work and Social Development Tripartite Meeting 2020

February 12, 2020 By Lola Casal

The global representatives of the International Federation of Social Workers met in London with representatives of IFSW’s sister organizations, The International Association Schools of Social …

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Keywords: Tripartite IASSW ICSW IFSW Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, World Social Work Day

IFSW President celebrate #wswd2020 with the Japanese Federation of Social Workers

February 10, 2020 By Lola Casal

World Social Work Day Celebration in Japan The Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) is proud to welcome IFSW Global President Dr. Silvana Martinez to …

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Keywords: wswd2020 Japan Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Terry Bamford

Worldwide tributes recognise international social worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday

February 10, 2020 By Lola Casal

Worldwide tributes recognise international social worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday IFSW is deeply distressed to report the very sad news that …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Habitat, UN

IFSW participates in the 10th World Urban Forum

February 7, 2020 By Lola Casal

IFSW Rep to UN Habitat Charles Mbugua will represent IFSW at thee 10th World Urban Forum # WUF10 which will runs for six days opens …

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Keywords: 10th World Urban Forum Un Habit Region: Global Language: English Commission: United Nations

News Topic: Children, IFSW, Social Work

• International Workshop on Strengthening Families: Role of Social Workers

International Workshop on Strengthening Families: Role of Social Workers

February 7, 2020 By Lola Casal

Last January 20 and 21, social workers from Sri Lankan, Japan and Cambodia met in Colombo, Sri Lanka hold an International Workshop on Strengthening Families: …

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Keywords: Families Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW SWSD2020

IFSW celebrates #WSWD2020 at the UN Geneva

February 5, 2020 By Lola Casal

IFSW celebrates #SWSD2020 at the UN Geneva with the Workshop “Community engagements for social and environmental justice” at the UN  Geneva, in the International Conference …

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Keywords: SWSD2020 Un Geneva Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Dear social workers in UK, you are leaving the EU but you will always be part of IFSW Europe. Nothing changed here!

January 31, 2020 By Ana Radulescu

Today, the UK formally leaves the EU political structures. This reality has significant implications for social work and for people in UK, some of which …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

NASW-Democratic Republic of Congo Working to Build the Profession’s Visibility and Impact

January 30, 2020 By Rory Truell

Today Mr Lucio Kangela, the President of the National Association of Social Workers – Democratic Republic of Congo and other NASW-DRC members travelled to the …

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Region: Africa, Global Language: English

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