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50 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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IFSW Secretary-General Recognised with Title of Honorary Professor
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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Joint open letter to the European Council – Time to act to ensure children’s rights in the EU’s migration policy: 10 action points
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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The Refugee Crisis: Social Workers at the Forefront of Finding Solutions
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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Social Workers Respond to the Bombing in Turkey
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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India Joins IFSW
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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Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: African Region Plans Second Report
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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HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation
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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HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation
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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Social Work Platform for Exchanging Information on the Refugee Crisis
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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Open Ended intergovernmental Working Group (OEiWG) on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Respect to Human Rights
This report aims to provide Social Workers with information about this event and to support them in their daily work of empowering victims of human …
Read moreAnti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers
An action plan to help social workers fight against austerity measures is to be drawn up by the International Federation of Social Workers. The move was …
Read moreSTATEMENT BY IFSW AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION OF OUR SOCIAL WORK COLLEAGUES IN ISRAELI PRISONS
IFSW supports the call from the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) to end Administrative Detention which includes arrest and imprisonment without trial …
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STATEMENT ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS
The International Federation of Social Workers calls for immediate and substantial action from governments to resolve the humanitarian crisis now affecting most of Europe. The …
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Haiti, Panama and Greece Join IFSW
The IFSW Secretariat has the great pleasure to announce that we have three new members! By Postal Ballot IFSW members have voted in: Σύνδεσμος Κοινωνικών …
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