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News Topic: Disaster

Social Workers at the forefront of Philippine recovery

November 29, 2013 By Form & Function

Conferring with psychiatrist regarding initial assessment of survivors brought to their attention by social workers.   After the recent catastrophe in the Philippines, the IFSW …

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Keywords: post disaster social work Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Message from IFSW President Gary Bailey on occasion of World AIDS Day

November 28, 2013 By Form & Function

27th November 26, 2013 Dear Colleagues: Sunday, December 1st 2013 marks the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, a day when people the world over …

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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference, Social Protection

‘Social Intervention in Troubled Times’ – 1,300 Spanish social workers attend national congress

November 21, 2013 By Form & Function

More than 1,300 Spanish social workers came together in Marbella, Spain on 14 – 16 November 2013 for the national social work congress of the …

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Keywords: austerity Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

Message from President Gary Bailey on the devastation in the Philippines

November 14, 2013 By Form & Function

Dear Colleagues- The images are of the devastation in the Philippines is both shocking and devastating to watch.  Our hearts go out to the thousands of …

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Keywords: post disaster social work, typhoon Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Environment

Extreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’: Cause or the inflammation of symptoms?

November 13, 2013 By Form & Function

Recently, the IFSW News highlighted the report of the Overseas Development Institute describing the effects of environmental degradation and extreme weather on the most vulnerable: …

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Keywords: global agenda Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, Law

European Court of Justice decided that being gay or lesbian is reason to grant asylum in the European Union

November 12, 2013 By Form & Function

On November 7th of 2013, the European Court of Justice declared that being gay or lesbian is reason to get asylum in the European Union. The …

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Keywords: EU, LGBT Region: Europe Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Environment

Extreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’

November 5, 2013 By Form & Function

New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world.  The authors argue that where disasters like drought …

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Keywords: global agenda Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Social Protection

Voices for Development – Outcomes from African Region conference

November 4, 2013 By Form & Function

  Social workers from across Africa met in Johannesburg in September 2013 to send messages to their governments and international development agencies. The Voices For Development Conference will …

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

News Topic: Social Work

Impact of financial and political crisis in Madagascar – Social workers speak out

November 4, 2013 By Form & Function

Social workers in Madagascar have spoken out to Aljazeera TV about the economic hardships in the country which prompt girls to take desperate measures with …

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Keywords: campaign Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Environment

IFSW Connect, International Social Work and the Global Agenda: What’s it all about?

November 3, 2013 By Form & Function

It took a while, but here I am – finally gathering my thoughts for the IFSW Blog. As a professional social worker administrating the IFSW …

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Keywords: global agenda Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Milestones in the Early History of the IFSW

October 14, 2013 By Form & Function

As part of the IFSW Archival Project, we are pleased to release another set of important historical documents, which provide evidence of key milestones in …

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Keywords: archives Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Social Work

European profile of prevention and promotion of mental health (EuroPoPP-MH) published by European Commission

October 13, 2013 By Form & Function

The European Commission has published a new and very detailed independent comparative study of mental health services in Europe.  Entitled “European profile of prevention and …

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Keywords: EU, EuroPoPP-MH, mental health Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Tribute to Anthony Tan (Malaysia) – international social worker and inspiration behind COSW

October 13, 2013 By Form & Function

13 November 1948 – 29 September 2013 IFSW is sad to report the death of Anthony Tan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 29 September 2013. …

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Keywords: Anthony Tan, Malaysia, obituary Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Education

UK Prime Minister applauds “noble and vital” social work

October 6, 2013 By Form & Function

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, gave unexpected and strong support to social workers in his speech to his Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, England on …

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Keywords: England, applaud for social work Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: UN

New UN website for research on social development

October 3, 2013 By Form & Function

  Through its work UNRISD aims to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central to development thinking, policy and practice. UNRISD aims to: …

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Keywords: research, social development Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Social Protection

Global hunger down, but millions still chronically hungry

October 3, 2013 By Form & Function

Some 842 million people, or roughly one in eight of the world’s total population, suffered from chronic hunger in 2011-13, not getting enough food to lead …

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Keywords: food, global agenda, poverty Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children, Social Work

Government thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand

September 26, 2013 By Form & Function

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington to mark National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 25 September 2013.  The …

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Keywords: health Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Employment

Global Social Service Workforce Alliance to address key social service workforce issues

September 26, 2013 By Form & Function

The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance was officially launched in the USA this year. It is an alliance comprised of a collaborative network of stakeholders …

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Keywords: workforce, working conditions Region: North America Language: English

News Topic: Conference

Voices for Development being heard in Johannesburg Social Work Conference

September 25, 2013 By Form & Function

The “Voices for Development” Conference opens today, Wednesday, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.  Around 600 social workers are gathering from South Africa, …

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Region: Africa Language: English

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UN Secretary General sends personal message to social workers in Africa

September 25, 2013 By Form & Function

25 September 2013 The “Voices for Development” Conference opens today, Wednesday, in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Around 600 social workers are gathering from South Africa, the …

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Keywords: MDG, global agenda, poverty Region: Africa Language: English

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