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International Workshop on Strengthening Families: Role of Social Workers
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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IFSW celebrates #WSWD2020 at the UN Geneva
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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Dear social workers in UK, you are leaving the EU but you will always be part of IFSW Europe. Nothing changed here!
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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NASW-Democratic Republic of Congo Working to Build the Profession’s Visibility and Impact
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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Social Workers’ Syndicate-Lebanon Press release
Saturday 14 December 2019 – Jdeideh Al-Bouchrieh Al-Sad Municipality, Lebanon The Syndicate held a press conference on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Jdeideh Al-Bouchrieh …
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#swsd2020 Solidarity Scholarship application is now open!
The #swsd202 Solidarity Scholarship application form is now open! The International Organising Committee and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) recognises the invaluable and unique opportunity that …
Read moreIFSW European Delegates Meeting
2024 Nominations For executive Susanne Both Susanne Both Election statement IFSW Europe Susanne Both CV IFSW Europe 2024 Enric Torras CV_Enric_Torras_English Enric Torras Election statement …
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Delegate registration for SWSD2020 Global Conference in Social Work is now open!
Delegate registration for #swsd2020 is now open! Join the conversation on the role and future of Social Work. The program of #swsd2020 SWSD is designed to capture …
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Journée Mondiale du Travail Social 2020
Le 17 mars 2020, nous célébrons la Journée Mondiale du Travail Social ! Un jour clé dans l’année où les travailleurs sociaux du monde entier …
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IFSW Statement on Australian Fires
IFSW Member the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has issued a statement supporting the social work role in assisting people affected by the devastating …
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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO HOST THE IFSW AFRICA REGION 2021 CONFERENCE
To: All National Association of Social Workers in Africa IFSW Africa Region Executive has put up a call for expression of interest to host the …
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Mobilisation des étudiants en travail social pour obtenir leur diplôme : une démonstration grandeur nature de leurs compétences professionnelles !
Association Nationale des Assistants de Service Social, France Paris, le 15 décembre 2019, La situation actuelle des étudiant·e·s en formation de travail social, et notamment …
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IFSW Statement – International Migrants Day December 18.
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes International Migrants Day to honor and advocate for of all migrants and their human …
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Second National Social Workers Conference in Malawi
Second National Social Workers Conference in Malawi – 26-28 November 2019 Malawi presents some stark figures when it comes to social work concerns. The country …
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IFSW United Nations Commission – Statement “Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century”
IFSW, United Nations Commission – Team of New York, has submited an statement on the theme “Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the …
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World Social Work Day 2020 poster is out!
#WSWD2020 poster is presenting today! On the 17th March 2020 we celebrate World Social Work Day! A key day in the year when social workers …
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#SWSD2020 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE, 3 DAYS TO GO!
Do not forget to submit your abstract! Click here There are 3 more days to submit your contributions to the SWSD2020 IFSW Conference! Send your …
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Reconciliation after genocide: the impact of social work in Rwanda
IFSW’s Secretary-General Rory Truell visited The National Organization of Social Work of Rwanda last October. In this article published on International Human Rights Day by …
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WEEKEND OF FUN AND SERIOUS PURPOSE FOR UNRECOGNISED YOUNG CARERS
Young Carers celebrate 70 years of the commonwealth by developing a commonwealth young carer charter whilst enjoying a relaxing weekend Around 50 young carers gathered …
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Educating for Human Rights: IFSW’s interim Global Education Commission calls for the inclusion of Human Rights principles in all social work curricula.
Professor Vasilios Ioakimidis, Commissioner of the IFSW interim Education Commission Never before, since the United Nations ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, …
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