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IFSW joins in drafting recommendations for UNHCR on the needs of older refugees
In December 2016, the 193 Member States of the United Nations signed the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants. Since then, civil society organizations …
Read moreGrenada Association of Professional Social Workers Congratulates Mrs. Ann Greaves in Receiving the Queen’s Award
Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) congratulates its Vice President Mrs. Ann Greaves in receiving her award BEM (British Empire Medal) from Her Majesty …
Read moreNew Zealand Social Workers Express Solidarity with Colleagues in Malta
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers wishes to express solidarity with colleagues in the Maltese Association of Social Workers (MASW) who are engaged …
Read moreUpdate concerning detention of Munther Amira 15th January 2018
On behalf of more than 7500 social workers from all over the world who have signed the petition calling for the immediate release of Munther …
Read moreAotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Condemns the Arrest of Palestinian Social Worker
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) condemns in the strongest terms the arrest of Palestinian social worker and activist Munther Amira at a peaceful demonstration on the …
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La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de FITS pide la liberación inmediata de Munther Amira
La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de FITS pide la liberación inmediata de Munther Amira, un trabajador social Palestino que fue arrestado el 27 de Diciembre, …
Read moreBASW calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Munther Amira
IFSW Member The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Munther Amira, a Palestinian social worker who was …
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Pouvoir, politique et action sociale : la nécessité de réinventer le travail Social dans le monde entier – Contributions des travailleurs sociaux latino-Américains
“Vous trouverez ci-dessous, traduit en français, le discours d’introduction de Silvana Martínez, Présidente régionale de l’IFSW pour la région Amérique latine et Caraïbes lors de la dernière …
Read morePoder, Política Y Trabajo Social: La necesidad de reinventar el Trabajo Social a nivel Mundial
Below you will find the main presentation given by Silvana Martínez, President for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region within the framework of the …
Read morePower, Politics and Social Work: The Need to Reinvent Social Work Worldwide – Contributions from Latin American Thought
Below is the English translated keynote address delivered by Silvana Martínez, [1] IFSW Regional President of the Latin American and Carribean Region at the last Joint …
Read moreNewsletters 1962 – 2002
March 1962 June 1962 November 1962 March 1963 June 1963 September 1963 December 1963 March 1964 August 1964 December 1964 March 1965 1967 May 1973 …
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Guinean Association of Social Workers Joins IFSW
IFSW announces that the Guinean Association of Social Workers has been successful in its application for Full IFSW membership. IFSW Secretary-General Dr Rory Truell said, …
Read moreJFSW Statement on the Rohingya People
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers issued the following statement regarding violations against the Rohingya people. JFSW Statement on the Rohingya People
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The 2018 World Social Work Day Poster Now Available
The 2018 World Social Work Day poster is now available. The theme ‘Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability’ is running for its second and final year …
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IFSW-AP Logo Contest (Extended)
Submissions to: asia.pacific@ifsw.org Deadline: December 23rd (Sat), 2017 IFSW-AP Logo Contest Details
Read moreIFSW-AP Workshop In Nepal
(Co-sponsored by the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Federation of Social Workers) Date: November 3rd-4th Venue: Alpha House, …
Read moreIFSW-AP Workshop In Vietnam
(Co-sponsored by the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Federation of Social Workers) Date: October 5th-6th Venue: Ministry of …
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New Book on Global Mental Health
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) asserts that health, which always includes mental health, is an issue of fundamental human rights and social justice …
Read moreNew Book: ‘Social Work & Social Development in Botswana. Issues, Challenges & Prospects’
IFSW is delighted to publish, ‘Social Work & Social Development in Botswana. Issues, Challenges & Prospects’ The book set in 14 chapters has been written …
Read moreMeeting IFSW Europe President – ANAS
Ana I. Lima Fernández (IFSW Europe President) and Manane Petrosyan (Deputy Executive IFSW Europe, invited by Ana and supporter of the president of IFSW …
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