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HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation
On 22nd of September, during the regular Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), the Working Group on «Children without Parental Care» held a Side …
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Social Work Platform for Exchanging Information on the Refugee Crisis
Social workers from around the world are advocating for the rights of refugees, supporting families and children to reach safe places, integrate into new environments, and …
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Open Ended intergovernmental Working Group (OEiWG) on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Respect to Human Rights
This report aims to provide Social Workers with information about this event and to support them in their daily work of empowering victims of human …
Read moreAnti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers
An action plan to help social workers fight against austerity measures is to be drawn up by the International Federation of Social Workers. The move was …
Read moreSTATEMENT BY IFSW AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION OF OUR SOCIAL WORK COLLEAGUES IN ISRAELI PRISONS
IFSW supports the call from the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) to end Administrative Detention which includes arrest and imprisonment without trial …
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STATEMENT ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS
The International Federation of Social Workers calls for immediate and substantial action from governments to resolve the humanitarian crisis now affecting most of Europe. The …
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Haiti, Panama and Greece Join IFSW
The IFSW Secretariat has the great pleasure to announce that we have three new members! By Postal Ballot IFSW members have voted in: Σύνδεσμος Κοινωνικών …
Read moreLatest Newsletter from the IFSW Asia-Pacific Region
This issue includes: Editorial News Reports from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura & IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFAP President’s Visits to Macau, …
Read moreWhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London
IFSW President spoke of how most abuse was uncovered when victims spoke out because they could see a younger brother or sister being targeted 250 …
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Social workers in Iceland fight for better wages
IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, …
Read moreIFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015
IFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social …
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Nepalese Social Work Students Take Action
Social work educators and students are working tirelessly providing critical services in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal. Ms. Pradipta Kadambari, CEO of the …
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Botswana: Social Workers Agents of Change
The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Slumber Tsogwane says social workers are integral in the development of the country and as such …
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HERBERT PAULISCHIN (AUSTRIA AND ROMANIA) RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK IN HIS MORE THAN 35 YEARS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
Herbert Paulischin in centre In a special ceremony of the Austrian Parliament (May 22, 2015), Herbert Paulischin received the special tribute for achievements in social …
Read more2nd Annual Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Symposium
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST In-person at the United States Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Dr NW, Washington, DC 20037 …
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Nepal: Social Workers at Frontline – Update
Since the Nepal earthquake struck on the 25th April social workers have been responding and engaging fully in the rescue and recovery efforts. Mr Om Krishna …
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Feliz Dia Del Trabajador!
Sigamos luchando por los derechos laborales y mejores condiciones de trabajo para todos los habitantes del mundo… En este dia tan importante… Un saludo fraternal …
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UN Women flagship report
Twenty years after the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and at a time when the global community is defining the Sustainable Development …
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Social Workers in Nepal Earthquake Rescue
Social workers from The Social Work Association of Nepal (SWAN), educators and students are at the frontline of the rescue efforts in Kathmandu. Emailing IFSW, …
Read moreTrabajo Social en América Latina y el Caribe
Trabajo Social en América Latina y el Caribe, tiene su propia identidad, que se ha sido formado en los últimos cincuenta años. Ha desarrollado habilidades …
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