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The First Global Report on Social Work and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities
‘The First Global Report on Social Work and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities’ was launched in Melbourne, Australia today. “This marks a historic …
Read moreMaking International Best Practice Visible
IFSW has co-developed a new partnership that promotes the visibility of the profession through the International Social Work Hub, an on-line publication of the Guardian. …
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Joint oral Statement on the Term ‘Family’ from a CRC Perspective
This joint oral statement calls to acknowledge what ‘family’ means in the context of children’s rights. IFSW contact: Pascal Rudin Several international initiatives have been …
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Human Rights Commission call for action Finnish artist takes a stand against the persecution of the homeless in Hungary
The IFSW Human Rights Commission applauds the demonstration by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen is making in Budapest this week that illustrates the violation of the …
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Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)
At the General Assembly of CoNGO in April 2014 IFSW was represented by a Proxi given to our Austrian Partner Mr. Wolfgang Beiglboeck, representative of …
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Report: Work at the UN in Geneva
After the many years, Ellen Mouravieff-Apostol had successfully represented IFSW at the UN in Geneva; there was a transition period during which a new Team …
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Report: Work at the UN in New York
This report covers the activities of the New York Representative Team to the United Nations Headquarters in New York from the period of September 2013 …
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Report: Work at the UN in Nairobi
Relationship and collaboration between IFSW and UN-‐HABITAT has continued to grow over the years. The official presentation of the Global Agenda blue print by Dr. …
Read moreIFSW Historical Documents on Setting up the International Permanent Secretariat of Social Work in 1932
The current IFSW was constitutionally incorporated in 1956 in Munich, Germany. Prior to this is the period to up to 1932 that Archivist Fiona Robertson …
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IFSW Historical Documents on Setting up the International Permanent Secretariat of Social Work in 1932
The current IFSW was constitutionally incorporated in 1956 in Munich, Germany. Prior to this is the period to up to 1932 that Archivist Fiona Robertson refers …
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The Orange Tide: “Best example of social work led social-action in the world right now”
While attending the IFSW European Regional Meeting in Madrid this month, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell was interviewed by the Spanish General Council of Social Workers on some …
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Los trabajadores sociales exigen al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el mercado
Los representantes de los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa han debatido este fin de semana cómo los recortes sociales y las políticas de austeridad están afectando a …
Read moreSe dispara la demanda de ayudas sociales en España
En el último año el número de familias que han implorado ayuda de los servicios sociales por los recortes ha crecido un 74%. Son datos …
Read moreLos trabajadores sociales exigen a la UE que gobierne para las personas
Madrid, 16 may (EFE).- Los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa ha exigido al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el …
Read moreCuts in expenditure on social services constitute false economy
Press Release from the IFSW Delegates Meeting 2014 Madrid, Spain Social workers from the length and breadth of the European Economic Area (EEA) are assembling …
Read moreIFSW Statement on the Kidnapping of Girls and Young Women in Nigeria:
The recent kidnapping of more than 300 young women in April 2014 and an additional eight girls on the 6th of May 2014 in Nigeria …
Read moreIFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell’s 1st of May 2014 Message:
On this day we honour workers: People who have formal employment, those who have informal employment, unpaid workers – often women – who work invisibly …
Read more40 years of Old IFSW Newsletters now On-line: 1962 – 2002
IFSW is very pleased to announce that 40 years of scanned newsletters are now available online to be read or downloaded by social workers and researchers globally. …
Read moreTranslations of the Proposed Global Definition of Social Work
The proposed new Global Definition of Social Work, which will be presented at the IFSW General Meeting and the IASSW General Assembly in July 2014 …
Read moreAn Open Letter to The Prime Minister of Greece on Maintaining Social Work Services
To the Honorable Prime Minister of Greece: Mr. Antonis Samaras On behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers, we are writing to you to …
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