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From IFSW President: Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Time 4 Action & Justice
At our General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014 IFSW we approved guidance for social workers working with sexual abuse. Colleagues from throughout the …
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IFSW Europe Newsletter
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Read more2015 New Years Day Message from IFSW President
Happy New Year! In Scotland, where I live, the main celebration at this time of year is Hogmanay. It takes us from the old year …
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IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional Newsletter
This issue includes: Editorial Report from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura Report from IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFSW Asia Pacific Meeting – Melbourne, Keynote …
Read moreIFSW European President Presents on ‘The Best Interests of the Child’ in Brussels
Cristina Martins This week IFSW Regional President for Europe, Cristina Martins was invited to present at a European Conference on “the Best Interests of the …
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‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’… and Then There Was Ferguson… and Staten Island
IFSW immediate past global president, Dr Gary Bailey reflects on last week’s decision by a grand jury not to indict a police officer who used …
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A Bullet Through the Heart of a Social Worker
Hashem Abu Maria, 45, pictured with his daughter By Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers The 25th July started like …
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Spanish Social Workers and People That Use Social Work Services Stand Together Against Austerity
IFSW expressed full support and solidarity with Consejo General del Trabajo (the Spanish Council of Social Workers) by joining them in their campaign against austerity …
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First Palestinian International Social Work Conference
The first Palestinian International Conference for Social Workers was held in Jerusalem and Bethlehem at the end of November. IFSW member The Palestine Union of …
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IFSW Intern Participates in 25th Anniversary of the Adoption of the CRC at UN Headquarters
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations on November 20, 1989, establishing global standards to …
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Nigerian Social Workers Act on Global Agenda
IFSW member the Nigeria Association Of Social Workers gathered last week to plan their work on the second pillar on the Global Agenda for Social …
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Sharing the challenges of social work education and practice in Nepal
The latest member to join IFSW, the Social Workers’ Association Nepal (SWAN) and Nepal School of Social Work had a joint meeting with the Norwegian …
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IFSW celebrates 25 Years of the UNCRC
Today the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child reached a milestone in its history. Celebrations across the world celebrate the commitment by governments …
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African Journal of Social Work
Released today is a free issue of the African Journal of Social Work (AJSW) This refereed journal serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and …
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An open letter to the Israeli Association of Social Workers
Dear colleagues, Shalom This year IFSW responded to the offensive against Gaza by leading the global campaign: Social Work for Peace and Self-determination. The key …
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IFSW Welcomes the Guardian & UN Campaign to promote awareness of the effects of FGM
Instruments used for Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya, on 31st October 2014, Ban Ki-Moon and the Guardian launched a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of …
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IFSW Makes Social Work Representation to the United Nations More Visible
IFSW has launched a new dedicated area of its website to highlight its representation work at the United Nations. See it here. “We have teams …
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Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)
The Conference of NGO – Board meets twice a year. This time it was connected with the meeting of NGO committee on the Status of …
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Consejo General del Trabajo Social Wins Social Journalism Award
Ms. Carmen Verde, Editor in chief of the journal receives the Award The IFSW member for Spain Consejo General del Trabajo Social has won an …
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Nepal joins IFSW
Social workers providing community education in Sunsari District in the eastern development region of Nepal The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted that …
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