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News Topic: IFSW

A Bullet Through the Heart of a Social Worker

December 10, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Israel, Palestine, death, imprisonment, shooting Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

Spanish social workers against austerity

Spanish Social Workers and People That Use Social Work Services Stand Together Against Austerity

December 10, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: austerity, lobby EU, obituary Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: Conference

Palestinian International Social Work Conference

First Palestinian International Social Work Conference

December 9, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

IFSW Intern Participates in 25th Anniversary of the Adoption of the CRC at UN Headquarters

December 7, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Environment

Nigerian Social Workers Act on Global Agenda

November 25, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Nigeria, global agenda, global agenda work plan Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Sharing the challenges of social work education and practice in Nepal

November 21, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Norwegian embassy, partnership, social development, visit Region: Asia and Pacific, Europe Language: English

News Topic: Children

IFSW celebrates 25 Years of the UNCRC

November 20, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Education

African Journal of Social Work

November 20, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: journal Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

Social work for peace and self-determination

An open letter to the Israeli Association of Social Workers

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: ethical principles Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights, UN

IFSW Welcomes the Guardian & UN Campaign to promote awareness of the effects of FGM

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Egypt, FGM, Guardian Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: UN

IFSW Makes Social Work Representation to the United Nations More Visible

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: UN representation Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: UN

Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)

November 14, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: Congo Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Social Protection

Consejo General del Trabajo Social Wins Social Journalism Award

November 13, 2014 By Form & Function

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

News Topic: IFSW

Nepal joins IFSW

November 6, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: new member Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News, Policy Topic: Human Rights

Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression

October 31, 2014 By Form & Function

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 …

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Keywords: LGBTI, sexual orientation Region: Global Language: English

News, Policy Topic: Children

Guiding Principles for Social Workers Working with Others to Identify and Protect Children From all Forms of Sexual Abuse

October 31, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: policy, sexual abuse Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

STATEMENT FROM IFSW LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGION ON THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 43 STUDENTS IN MEXICO

October 31, 2014 By Form & Function

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 …

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Keywords: missing students Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

PRONUNCIAMENTO ANTE LA DESAPARICIÓN DE 43 ESTUDIANTES EN MÉXICO

October 31, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: missing students Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: Spanish

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

NGO Statement to the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

October 20, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Social Work

Report: Work at the World Health Organization (WHO)

October 10, 2014 By Form & Function

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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Keywords: mental health Region: Global Language: English

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