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In Memory of Heinrich Schiller (1925-2016)
Heinrich Schiller This is an obituary of one of International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Presidents from 1980-1988. He passed away in Nürnberg …
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Social workers help Romania’s abandoned children off the streets
An article in the Guardian written by IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, highlights the key roles of social work in Romania’s development. Follow this link to the …
Read moreViolence against Women and Girls is Not Inevitable
Domestic violence, rape, torture and enslavement affect women and children around the world. Crimes are committed behind closed doors and the power and control exercised …
Read moreLos representantes de la FITS en la ONU cuestionan la Clasificación de Educación del Trabajo Social de las Naciones Unidas
Esta semana la FITS ha sabido que los trabajadores sociales de Colombia han salido a las calles para manifestarse en contra de las reformas educativas …
Read moreIFSW Joins Celebrations of Universal Children’s Day, But Says There is Much More To Do
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to join the global celebrations today on Universal Children’s Day, 20 November. Today also marks the UN …
Read moreIFSW UN Team Challenges UN Classification of Social Work Education
This week IFSW was alerted that social workers in Colombia have been demonstrating in the streets against their government’s educational reforms that have reclassified social …
Read moreSocial workers from Grenada appalled at death of another person with mental health issues
Statement issued by The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers(GAPSW) The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) is expressing dismay at the murder of …
Read moreIFSW European Conference 2017 keynote speakers
Helga Thorolfsdottir and Lena Dominelli are keynote Speakers for IFSW European Conference 2017 “Marginalization and Social Work in a Changing Society”. More information
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“Sin trabajadores sociales, un país no puede progresar” El gobierno reconoce las contribuciones clave de los trabajadores sociales para eliminar la pobreza
Rumania no es ajena a las dificultades. El 42,5% de los niños y más del 40% del total de la población viven bajo el umbral …
Read more“Without Social Workers a Country Cannot Progress” Government Recognises Social Workers Key Contributions to Eliminating Poverty
Romanian Social Workers with Minister of Labour and Social Protection developing anti-poverty strategies Romania is no stranger to hardship. 42.5 % of children are …
Read more“بدون الاخصائيين الإجتماعيين لا يمكن لبلد أن تلحق ركب التقدم” الحكومة تعترف بالمساهمات الرئيسية للاخصائيين الإجتماعيين في القضاء على الفقر
مشقة المعيشة ليست غريبة على رومانيا. حيث أن 42.5% من الأطفال يعيشون حياة فقيرة ويعيش أكثر من 40% من السكان تحت خط الفقر. على مدى …
Read moreScholarship fund for IFSW European Conference 2017
IFSW European Conference 2017 “Marginalization and Social Work in a Changing Society” has made available funds to provide support for 6 delegates to attend the …
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Challenges for Social Work in Turkey
This month IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell meet with the Turkish Association of Social Workers in Ankara. The visit was organised to bring messages of support and …
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Refugee children arriving in the UK need warm support – not cold bureaucracy
IFSW President Ruth Stark writes about social work values when supporting child refugees entering the UK. “Finally, after years and months of waiting, the UK …
Read moreUnaccompanied children, age assessment and social protection systems
David Davies, Conservative MP for Monmouth in Wales, has welcomed unaccompanied children who have finally been allowed into the UK from Calais with a loud …
Read moreComing Together For Child Protection In India
International Conference and Social Work Professionals’ Congress on ‘Social Work Intervention against Drug Abuse among Children’ Date: November 7-8, 2016 Venue: BCM College, Kottayam, Kerala …
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Celebrating 25 Years of Social Work in Russia
Between the 5-8 October social workers and political leaders met at a summit in Vladivostok to mark the 25 anniversary of social work in Russia. …
Read moreChild Protection Rapid Assessment Report From Yemen
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Campaign for better working conditions for Social Workers
A study in Northern Ireland just released by the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) showed that 88% of social workers work additional unpaid …
Read moreNational Social Work Day 2016 In Aotearoa New Zealand
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou, nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa. Warm greetings to you all from Aotearoa New Zealand! Wednesday 28 September …
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