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CASW Lauds Restoration of Refugee Health Care Program
OTTAWA, February 19, 2016 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) celebrates the federal government’s decision to reverse cuts made by the previous government, …
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New Swedish Code of Social Work Ethics
IFSW member The Swedish Union for Social Sciences Professionals (Akademikerförbundet SSR) has developed a new Ethical Code for Social Workers. Titti Frankel, Director of Development …
Read moreTolérance zéro pour les mutilations sexuelles imposées aux femmes… Une prise de position de la Fédération Internationale du Travail Social (IFSW)
La Fédération Internationale du Travail Social (IFSW) publie un communiqué en soutien à l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) pour mettre fin aux mutilations génitales féminines (MGF). …
Read moreAnnual Report by the IFSW-AP President and Member-at-Large (2015)
This year’s main news Most recent news Location set for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Regional Joint Conference on Social Work IFSW-AP on Facebook Annual Report by …
Read moreIPSPI /IFSW-AP Disaster Workshop In Indonesia
(Co-sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs and the Japanese Center for Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination via the Japanese Coordinating Body for …
Read moreIFSW-AP/APASWE Regional Conference (APC23)
Date: October 20-24, 2015 Venue: Dusit Thani, Bangkok, Thailand Conference Program Reports IFSW-AP WORKSHOP Promoting Children’s Rights – Child Labor IFSW-AP Global Agenda Forum
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Read moreIFSW supports the United Nations in ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Following the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, held on 6 February 2016, IFSW continues to support this initiative. Female …
Read moreDéclaration de l’IFSW à l’occasion du colloque de solidarité sur le travail social face à l’austérité
La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (IFSW) est à l’origine d’une rencontre de représentants de Grèce, d’Islande, d’Irlande, d’Italie, d’Espagne et du Royaume-Uni. Il s’agissait de créer des …
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Learning Forum on Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations: The Roles and Skills of Social Workers in Asia-Pacific
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 …
Read moreIFSW Asia-Pacific Region Announces Forum on Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations
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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Social Work Symposium Responding to the Refugee Crisis
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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Palestinian Social Work Led Programme ‘From Peace on the Home to Peace in the World’
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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PARTICIPACIÓN DE LA PRESIDENTA REGIÓN ALC EN LOS 90 AÑOS DE PROFESIÓN Y 60 AÑOS DE CREACIÓN DEL COLEGIO DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES DE CHILE
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 …
Read more50 Years of IFSW Europe (1965-2015)
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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Employees in Norway get better protection against violence
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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Social Worker honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation
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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Moroccan Social Workers Organise Communication Strategy Bringing Together the Profession, Government and Civil Society
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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Canadian Association of Social Workers Statement on The Refugee Crisis
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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IFSW Launches Global Online Social Work Bookshop
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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