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News, Statement Topic: IFSW

Statement by the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the International Federation of Social Workers FITS-LAC for the murder of Social Worker Colleague Cristina Bautista and other community leaders in Colombia

November 1, 2019 By Rory Truell

The 17 countries that are part of the International Federation of Social Work for the Latin American Region, of which the Colombian Federation of Social …

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Region: Global, Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News Topic: Conference, IFSW

The IFSW African Regional Conference ‘Dignified the social work profession’

October 31, 2019 By Lola Casal

“Without investing in social work and in the social work workforce, sustainable social development will keep being a dream” (Noel Muridzo, IFSW African Regional President) …

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Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News, Statement Topic: Conference, IFSW

IFSW Africa commits to action

October 31, 2019 By Lola Casal

COMMUNIQUÉ PREAMBLE 1. We the participants in the IFSW AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE 28th- 31st October, 2019 met in Kampala, Uganda, to jointly discuss the role …

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Keywords: IFSW Africa commits to action Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference, IFSW

IFSW African Regional Conference in the media

October 30, 2019 By Lola Casal

#IFSWafrica2019 The IFSW African Regional Conference was covered in the Ugandan media today following the open address by Peace Mutuuzo, Minister of State for Gender …

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Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Africa Members Meeting 2019

October 28, 2019 By Lola Casal

#IFSWafrica2019 Today, we held the IFSW Africa Regional Meeting. The Presidents of 15 IFSW member organizations attended along with Noel Murdizo, IFSW Regional President, and …

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Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Membership

Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo Join IFSW

October 24, 2019 By Lola Casal

The IFSW Secretariat has a great pleasure to announce that we have three new members organizations in two new countries! The following organizations have had …

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Keywords: CONGO AND TOGO JOIN IFSW Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference

Submit your abstract to the IFSW International Conference #CalgarySWSD2020

October 24, 2019 By Lola Casal

#CalgarySWSD2020 Less than 1 week to submit your contribution to IFSW International Social Work Conference!, Calgary 15 – 18, 2020 Make sure to submit your …

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Keywords: Abstract Conference Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

Social Workers Support Protest for Human Rights in Lebanon

October 22, 2019 By Rory Truell

Social workers in Lebanon are welcoming and supporting the protests that are building in momentum around the country. The demonstrations began after a proposed government …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Employment, IFSW

Apoyo a los Trabajadores Sociales del Servicio Penitenciario de Rio Negro, Argentina

October 22, 2019 By Lola Casal

Como Presidenta y Secretario General de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (IFSW por su siglas en inglés) APOYAMOS el justo reclamo que están realizando …

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Keywords: Argentina, Rio Negro Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

The Togo Professional Association of Social Development celebrates the II Social Summit!

October 21, 2019 By Lola Casal

The Professional Association of Social Development (PDS-TOGO) has celebrated the II Social Summer last August 31st and September 1st. This year the event was celebrated …

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Keywords: Professionals of Social Development Association (PDS-TOGO) Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW ex-President crowned a Chief in Sierra Leone

October 20, 2019 By Rory Truell

The IFSW President from 2014 to 2018 Ruth Stark was crowned chief of the Matheng section of the Lokomasama chiefdom, Portloko district, Northwest Sierra Leone …

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Region: Africa, Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Uganda set to host the IFSW African Regional Conference

October 17, 2019 By Rory Truell

Press release issued by the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda The IFSW Africa Region holds social work conferences once every two years. So …

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Region: Africa Language: English

News, Statement Topic: IFSW

Social Work and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2019 By Rory Truell

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, social workers call for partnerships to transform poverty. IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell writes:   Today is the …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2019 By Ana Radulescu

Today, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, social workers all over Europe are active in public to raise the awareness regarding the …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News, Statement Topic: Conflict, Social Protection, Social Work, UN

Ecuador

Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la situación en Ecuador

October 11, 2019 By Lola Casal

El gobierno de Ecuador ha aceptado los términos y condiciones exigidos por el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) a cambio de apoyo financiero. Click here to …

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Keywords: Ecuador FMI Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: Spanish

News Topic: IFSW

Ecuador

IFSW Statement on the Situation in Ecuador

October 10, 2019 By Rory Truell

Pincha aquí para leer la versión en español The Ecuador government has accepted the terms and conditions demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in …

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Region: Global, Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Survey regarding the salaries of social workers in Europe

October 10, 2019 By Ana Radulescu

Survey on salaries of social workers in Europe Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions, kindly asks you to complete a short …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

‘Closing orphanages isn’t enough’: the centres supporting children and families in Uganda

October 9, 2019 By Rory Truell

Leading up to the 2019 IFSW African Regional Conference in Uganda, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell made a pre-conference visit to Kampala and has published …

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Region: Africa Language: English

News, Statement Topic: UN

On World Mental Health Day IFSW calls for the Transformation of Mental Health Services

October 9, 2019 By Rory Truell

On Mental Health Day, IFSW calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries, MHS are designed around symptoms …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

IFSW European Human Rights Commission survey on Human Right in Social Work practice

October 7, 2019 By Ana Radulescu

The IFSW European Human Rights Representative, Marcin Boryczko, invites social workers in Europe to take part in this survey on the significance and Human Rights …

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Region: Europe Language: English Commission: Human Rights

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