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IFSW Africa Publishes 2021 Conference Abstract Book
The IFSW Africa is pleased to publish the 2021 International Social Work Conference Abstract book. The Hybrid conference held in Rwanda Kigali hosted by the …
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IFSW Statement on World Refugee Day 2022
In the past decade, the global refugee population has more than doubled. According to the UNHCR, over 84 million people have become displaced through fear …
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SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? HERE’S HOW
Join now to be a part of shaping the world you want to live in. The People’s Global Summit, ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving …
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Update: Ukraine and the Social Work Response
Photo: Ana Radulescu is welcomed by the children of the Kamenets Podisk District “Friends you are incredible We admire your warm hearts and openness to …
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IFSW-AP UN Representatives at the 78th Session UN ESCAP in Bangkok
The IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of …
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Executive Censure of the Israeli Union of Social Workers withdrawn
The IFSW executive is pleased to announce that the Censure of the Israeli Union of Social Workers has now been withdrawn as part of the …
Read moreNew Policy: The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
The policy paper “The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World” has just been adopted as part of the 2022 IFSW General …
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Award of the IfSW Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal 2022
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the award of the highest honour of the Federation – the Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal – …
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New IFSW Global President Elected
IFSW is delighted to announce that the new global President is Joachim Mumba from Zambia. His 4-year term as president commenced on the 16th of …
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Dutch association opens file on refugees from Ukraine
The Dutch Association BPSW placed a special file on the refugee crisis on their website. There is information about the work social workers fulfil in …
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THE SOCIAL WORKERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA ACT, PASSED
The Social Workers’ Association of Zambia Act, 2022 was passed this week. It represents a significant effort by the Social Workers’ Association of Zambia to …
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Lessons From the Frontline of the Ukraine Refugee Crisis
IFSW European President, Ana Radulescu invited the Federation’s Secretary-General, Rory Truell, to visit the social work response at the Ukrainian / Romanian border. These are …
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Improving The Poor Working Conditions Of Social Workers – Last Chance To Contribute To Workforce Survey – Now Closes On 19 April 2022
World Social Work Day on the 15th March 2022 enabled us to share stories from all over the world showing the positive impact of social …
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Global Social Work: Working with the displaced communities from Ukraine
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, funding is being directed to IFSW Europe in recognition that a social work approach includes meeting the immediate …
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UPDATE ON IFSW EUROPE NEW SOCIAL WORKERS PROJECT: YOUTUBE VIDEO AND MONTHLY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WEBINARS
In 2020, IFSW Europe established a project to support and involve social workers who are new to the profession. This focused on students in their …
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Global public health week 2022
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2022 runs from 4th to 8th April 2022 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the spirit of co-building a …
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World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news
World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news On 15 March 2022 at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok, …
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International social work in Education and training
Two members of the IFSW education commission will take part in a workshops funded and supported by the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) …
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Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world, Arabic Nations
Download flyer here The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite the Arabic Nations Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, …
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IFSW Africa: Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Download the flyer The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in an online discussion, with …
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