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News Topic: Social Work

New Draft Global Definition of Social Work for your feedback

January 17, 2013 By Form & Function

IFSW has been collaborating with the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)  to update the Global Definition of Social Work. Please find the …

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Keywords: definition of social work Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children

East African Young Carers Forum in Nairobi, Kenya: “Determined to achieve and shine”

January 8, 2013 By Form & Function

Around 75 young carers from across East Africa gathered in Nairobi on Friday 7 December for the first young carers’ regional forum aimed at giving …

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Keywords: young carers Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

Social Work Action in Spain

December 23, 2012 By Form & Function

President of the Spanish Council of Social Workers, Ana Lima, with IFSW Policy and Communications Officer René Schegg   René Schegg, IFSW Policy and Communications …

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Keywords: austerity, orange tide Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Environment

IFSW supports Kyoto extension

December 7, 2012 By Form & Function

On these days World leaders are gathering in Doha for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.  There are many  expectations of this conference …

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Keywords: Kyoto agreement, climate, global agenda Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

Frontline social workers in Gaza: ‘We want only peace’

December 6, 2012 By Form & Function

Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, talks with colleagues in Gaza and the West Bank during the eight-day military offensive. …

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Keywords: peace Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

IFSW Statement on Discrimination in Uganda and Other Countries Discriminating Against LGBT People

November 29, 2012 By Form & Function

Recognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation …

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Keywords: LGBT Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Charter of Rights for Social Workers

November 28, 2012 By Form & Function

The Charter of Rights summarises the support that social workers require to practise safely and secure the best possible outcomes for those using their services. …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Children

Creating an effective and ethical environment for social work in child protection

November 23, 2012 By Form & Function

The government in England is proposing a radical change in the arrangements for coordinating the different agencies and professional groups involved in child protection.  A …

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Keywords: Eileen Munro, bureaucracy, child protection, risk Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Children, Human Rights, UN

IFSW makes statement to the UN on the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls

November 20, 2012 By Form & Function

The following statement has been submitted by the International Federation of Social Workers to the United Nations on occasion of the 57th Session of the …

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Keywords: violence, women Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Social Work Is (DVD)

November 19, 2012 By Pascal Rudin

 SOCIAL WORK IS – DVD – IFSW Europe e.V. from Joana Domingues on Vimeo. The DVD highlights the contribution that social workers make to …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

How are Portugal’s cuts affecting social workers?

November 19, 2012 By Form & Function

Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, is visiting social workers in countries imposing austerity measures. He reports on a visit to …

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Keywords: austerity, social work cuts Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Employment, Ethics

Social workers find it difficult to challenge unsafe practice in the UK

October 31, 2012 By Form & Function

Many social workers and care professionals in the United Kingdom are reluctant to come forward when they witness unsafe practices, because they fear how their …

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Keywords: working conditions Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Children

Growing number of countries prohibiting corporal punishment of children

October 30, 2012 By Form & Function

IFSW as an active member of the Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children is delighted to announce the Albanian government’s decision to join other countries …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection, UN

IFSW and NGOs successful in supporting the UN to adopt Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights

October 29, 2012 By Form & Function

For the first time global policy guidelines focusing specifically on the human rights of people living in poverty have been developed. The Guidelines are intended …

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Keywords: poverty Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

World Disasters Report 2012 – Focus on forced migration and displacement

October 23, 2012 By Form & Function

The 2012 World Disasters Report was launched in London on Thursday 18 October 2012, published by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent.  IFSW was …

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Keywords: displaced people, refugees Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference

Tanzanian government supports social workers campaign for a Social Work Bill

October 20, 2012 By Form & Function

The Minister of Health for Tanzania in East Africa has said that social work has an essential role to play in creating meaningful change in …

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Keywords: global agenda, law Region: Africa Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights

European Union Member States urged to cooperate in eradicating human trafficking

October 20, 2012 By Form & Function

European Union Home Affairs Commissioner, Cecilia Malmström, has called on member states to work together with civil society, the private sector and international organisations to …

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Keywords: human trafficking Region: Europe Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Conference

Tanzanian social workers meet in Dar es Salaam

October 19, 2012 By Form & Function

The annual Professional Social Work Conference of the Tanzania Association of Social Workers (TASWO) was opened on 16 October 2012 in Dar es Salaam by …

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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, USA, austerity, disability, global agenda Region: Africa Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Conference, Conflict, Social Work

The wife of the 47th Vice President of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, speaks at the NASW-USA practice conference – July 2012

October 19, 2012 By Form & Function

Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of US Vice President Joe Biden, joined the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) at a national practice conference held …

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Keywords: Dr Jill Biden, Liberia, veterans Region: North America Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

Portugal: Social Work Association takes position on EU austerity measures

October 19, 2012 By Form & Function

The Portuguese Association of Professional Social Service (Associação dos Profissionais de Serviço Social APSS)  reiterates in its latest statement its concern about political reforms and …

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Keywords: EU Region: Europe Language: English

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