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News Topic: Children, UN

HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation

September 28, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

HRC Side Event Promoting the Need to Prevent Unnecessary Family Separation

September 28, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

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Social Work Platform for Exchanging Information on the Refugee Crisis

September 25, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: exchange, information, refugees Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Law, UN

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Open Ended intergovernmental Working Group (OEiWG) on Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Respect to Human Rights

September 25, 2015 By Form & Function

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 …

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Keywords: abuse, trade, trade agreements Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

Anti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers

September 9, 2015 By Form & Function

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 …

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Keywords: austerity Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

STATEMENT BY IFSW AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION OF OUR SOCIAL WORK COLLEAGUES IN ISRAELI PRISONS

September 6, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Israel, detention, social workers Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

STATEMENT ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS

September 5, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: governments, refugees Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Haiti, Panama and Greece Join IFSW

August 1, 2015 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Greece, Haiti, Panama, new member Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Latest Newsletter from the IFSW Asia-Pacific Region

July 8, 2015 By Form & Function

This issue includes: Editorial News Reports from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura & IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFAP President’s Visits to Macau, …

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Keywords: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Nepal, newsletter Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Children

WhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London

June 29, 2015 By Form & Function

IFSW President spoke of how most abuse was uncovered when victims spoke out because they could see a younger brother or sister being targeted 250 …

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Keywords: UK government, abuse, inquiry, public care Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Employment

Social workers in Iceland fight for better wages

June 22, 2015 By Form & Function

IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, …

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Keywords: pay, working conditions Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Conference, IFSW

IFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015

June 9, 2015 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Disaster, Employment

Nepalese Social Work Students Take Action

May 29, 2015 By Form & Function

Social work educators and students are working tirelessly providing critical services in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal. Ms. Pradipta Kadambari, CEO of the …

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Keywords: action, students, working conditions Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Botswana: Social Workers Agents of Change

May 28, 2015 By Form & Function

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Slumber Tsogwane says social workers are integral in the development of the country and as such …

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Keywords: award, change, dignity, global agenda, poverty, respect Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

HERBERT PAULISCHIN (AUSTRIA AND ROMANIA) RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK IN HIS MORE THAN 35 YEARS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.

May 28, 2015 By Form & Function

Herbert Paulischin in centre In a special ceremony of the Austrian Parliament (May 22, 2015), Herbert Paulischin received the special tribute for achievements in social …

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Keywords: Herbert Pauschlin, Honour, President Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Conference

2nd Annual Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Symposium

May 21, 2015 By Form & Function

Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST In-person at the United States Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Dr NW, Washington, DC 20037 …

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Keywords: Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Moldova, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, annual report Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

Nepal: Social Workers at Frontline – Update

May 6, 2015 By Form & Function

Since the Nepal earthquake struck on the 25th April social workers have been responding and engaging fully in the rescue and recovery efforts. Mr Om Krishna …

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Keywords: social work role Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Feliz Dia Del Trabajador!

Feliz Dia Del Trabajador!

May 1, 2015 By Form & Function

Sigamos luchando por los derechos laborales y mejores condiciones de trabajo para todos los habitantes del mundo… En este dia tan importante… Un saludo fraternal …

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Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: Spanish

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

UN Women flagship report

April 30, 2015 By Form & Function

Twenty years after the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and at a time when the global community is defining the Sustainable Development …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

Social Workers in Nepal Earthquake Rescue

April 30, 2015 By Form & Function

Social workers from The Social Work Association of Nepal (SWAN), educators and students are at the frontline of the rescue efforts in Kathmandu.  Emailing IFSW, …

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Keywords: social work role Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

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