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IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day
The IFSW Human Rights Commission celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10th and joins with others who struggle to secure human rights for all. …
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Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 3
IFSW is thrilled, once again, to create a platform that highlights the important and inspiring work of social workers around the world who are taking …
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#SWSD2020 IFSW World Conference on Social Work, Solidarity Scholarships
We’re pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now open! You can find the guidelines and the link to apply here: The International Organising Committee …
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IFSW Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IFSW highlights the importance of governments and all people’s responsibility to support the dignity, rights and well-being of …
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Classic Chinese version of the Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles
The Hong Kong Association of Social Workers (HKSWA) has collaborated with IFSW to provide a translation on the Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles …
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IFSW Statement on International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Today is the United Nation’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Solidarity for human rights and self-determination is at the core of the …
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Social workers from Bulgaria on strike for “ЕDUCATION-SALARY-RESPECT”
Social workers from 35 welfare directorates across the country went on a one-hour strike on November 27. The Bulgarian Association of Social Workers expresses full …
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Professionalisation of Social Work in Malawi
IFSW Vicepresident, Mr, Noel Muridzo, has participated at the Second National Social Work Conference in Malawi. The Conference was held from 26th to 28th November 2019, at …
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#SWSD2020 Conference, submit your abstract by Dec. 13
Submissions open until Dec. 13 Responding to many requests, the organizing committee has decided to keep contributions open until Dec. 13, 2019. “The whole point …
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IFSW Europe calls on social work schools to incorporate women’s rights and domestic violence in their curriculum and all social workers to respond the needs of women in risk or disadvantaged situations – Orange the World
25 November is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Starting on this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence …
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IFSW STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, IFSW is concerned about the alarming data published by the United Nations that make …
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PRONUNCIAMENTO DE LA FITS EN EL DIA INTERNACIONAL CONTRA LA VIOLENCIA HACIA LAS MUJERES..
En el Día Internacional de la No Violencia contra las Mujeres la FITS expresa su preocupación ante los datos alarmantes publicados por las Naciones Unidas …
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Registration are open for the 4th Summer Camp on “climate change, social work and social development”, Turkey in 2020
International Social Work Summer (SWS) Camp in Turkey is a joint initiative of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality (Dept. of Social Services), Muğla Branch of Turkish Association …
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Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa
Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa The IFSW representative to the United Nations is responsible for realizing the agreed strategies within their …
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Reflections on the Next Global Agenda
A series of visions for the Global Agenda 2020 -2030 has been published by IASSW, ICSW and IFSW and is available for free download. This …
Read moreManifiesto de la FITS sobre Violencia y Conflicto
Los trabajadores sociales de todo el mundo están conmocionados ante el aumento de la violencia, de los conflictos y de la confrontación militar, y son …
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IFSW Statement on Violence and Conflict
Social workers around the world are shocked to see the increase in violence, conflict and military confrontation. Social workers see the impact of this on …
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IFSW CALLS ON SOCIAL WORKERS TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLDWIDE RESEARCH ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The International Federation of Social Workers calls on social workers to contribute to the first-ever global research project on the working conditions of social workers. …
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IFSW UN Commission submits an statement to ECOSOC on Affordable housing and social protection system
IFSW supports the theme of “Affordable housing and social protection systems for all to address homelessness” session of the 58th Session Commission for Social Development …
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Social Workers Call for International Solidarity as Violence Escalates in Hong Kong
With the escalating violence in Hong Kong, social workers are seeking solidarity support from the international social work community regarding the months-long political protest in …
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