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News Topic: Disaster

Learning Forum on Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations: The Roles and Skills of Social Workers in Asia-Pacific

January 27, 2016 By Form & Function

The Indonesian Association of Social Workers (ISPSI), the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs, and IFSW Asia-Pacific Region co-hosted the Learning Forum on Psychosocial Support in …

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Keywords: disaster training, psycho-social training Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

IFSW Asia-Pacific Region Announces Forum on Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations

January 14, 2016 By Form & Function

It had been acknowledged that social work has important roles in providing support for people affected by disaster. Psychosocial support is one of intervention that …

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Keywords: disaster training, post-disaster trauma, psycho-social intervention Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Social Work Symposium Responding to the Refugee Crisis

January 14, 2016 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers in partnership with OBDS and Younion, are facilitating a meeting of social workers and refugees from the countries where …

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Keywords: refugees, seminar Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Palestinian women

Palestinian Social Work Led Programme ‘From Peace on the Home to Peace in the World’

December 21, 2015 By Form & Function

  16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign November 25 – December 10 2015 “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: …

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Keywords: peace, women, world Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

PARTICIPACIÓN DE LA PRESIDENTA REGIÓN ALC EN LOS 90 AÑOS DE PROFESIÓN Y 60 AÑOS DE CREACIÓN DEL COLEGIO DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES DE CHILE

December 18, 2015 By Form & Function

El 12 y 13 de Noviembre de 2015 en mi calidad de Presidenta de la Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la Federación …

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Keywords: 90th anniversary, anniversary Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: Spanish

News Topic: IFSW

50 Years of IFSW Europe (1965-2015)‏

December 14, 2015 By Pascal Rudin

This year – 2015 – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years! A Special Session “Socializing in IFSW Europe – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years supporting social …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Employment, Law

Parliament of Norway

Employees in Norway get better protection against violence

December 14, 2015 By Form & Function

The government in Norway has just scheduled a public hearing for new regulations for the bill that covers the legislation on violence against employees. The …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Social Worker honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation

December 2, 2015 By Form & Function

Long standing IFSW volunteer Georg Dimitz from the Austrian Association of Social Workers has been honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation for his lifetime …

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Keywords: award, trade union Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Moroccan Social Workers Organise Communication Strategy Bringing Together the Profession, Government and Civil Society

December 2, 2015 By Form & Function

The Moroccan Association of Social Assistants held a meeting with the representatives of civil societies, government institutions, students and graduated social workers, as well as a …

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Keywords: communication, government, social work Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

Canadian Association of Social Workers Statement on The Refugee Crisis

November 25, 2015 By Form & Function

Morel Caissie, CASW President and IFSW Regional President for North America   The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) affirms the Liberal Government’s commitment to …

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Keywords: refugees Region: North America Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Launches Global Online Social Work Bookshop

November 19, 2015 By Form & Function

Launching ‘Foretelling the History of Social Work: A Botswana Perspective’. With IFSW African Regional President Daniel Asiedu (left), author Kgomotso Jongman, and Rory Truell   …

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Keywords: bookshop, ifsw bookshop launch Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Secretary-General Recognised with Title of Honorary Professor

November 16, 2015 By Form & Function

Durham University IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell has been awarded an Honorary Professor title at Durham University in England. “This is the highest honorary academic title …

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Keywords: Durham University, Honorary Professor, Secretary General, award Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Children

Joint Letter Subscribers

Joint open letter to the European Council – Time to act to ensure children’s rights in the EU’s migration policy: 10 action points

November 8, 2015 By Form & Function

Dear European Heads of State or Government and Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs, Dear Mr. Tusk, Significant numbers of children from third countries …

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Keywords: letter to EU Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

The Refugee Crisis: Social Workers at the Forefront of Finding Solutions

October 26, 2015 By Form & Function

IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell visited Vienna and Munich last week to see first hand the social work response to the refugee crisis. This is his …

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Keywords: migration, social work role Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

Social Workers Respond to the Bombing in Turkey

October 14, 2015 By Form & Function

Members of TASW planning their support strategies.   IFSW member The Turkish Association of Social Workers are preparing volunteers in crisis and trauma intervention following …

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Keywords: social work role Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

India Joins IFSW

October 13, 2015 By Form & Function

Indian Social Workers taking action on 2015 World Social Work Day   IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell is delighted to announce that India has become a …

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Keywords: new member Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Environment

Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: African Region Plans Second Report

October 9, 2015 By Form & Function

This week 150 social workers from throughout Africa came together to plan the regional report on the social challenges facing Africa and social work perspectives …

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Keywords: climate, global agenda Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation

September 28, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation

September 28, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

Refugee ticker

Social Work Platform for Exchanging Information on the Refugee Crisis

September 25, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: exchange, information, refugees Region: Global Language: English

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