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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 …
Read moreSexual Orientation and Gender Expression
People whose sexual identity, sexual orientation or gender expression differs from the norm are vulnerable to oppression and marginalization to differing degrees in all nations …
Read moreGuiding Principles for Social Workers Working with Others to Identify and Protect Children From all Forms of Sexual Abuse
This policy statement has been drafted in response to the following resolution of the General Meeting 2012: That this General Meeting: Acknowledges that in every …
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STATEMENT FROM IFSW LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGION ON THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 43 STUDENTS IN MEXICO
The Region of Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Federation of social workers expresses its deep concern at the disappearance of 43 preservice …
Read morePRONUNCIAMENTO ANTE LA DESAPARICIÓN DE 43 ESTUDIANTES EN MÉXICO
La Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales expresa su profunda preocupación ante la desaparición forzada de 43 …
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NGO Statement to the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Representing professional associations in 116 nations, IFSW supports the theme of “achievement of gender equality and empowerment of women” for the 59th session of the …
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Report: Work at the World Health Organization (WHO)
In September 2014, another intensive 2-day meeting of the WHO International Advisory Group for ICD-11 Mental and Behavioural Disorders took place in Madrid. Yet another …
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