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News Topic: Conflict

IFSW Statement on the Gaza conflict

January 14, 2009 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) calls for immediate implementation of the ceasefire called for by the UN Security Council in the ongoing conflict …

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Keywords: Gaza Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

IFSW at the UN Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 24, 2008 By Form & Function

December 3,2008 was the occasion of The International Day of Persons with Disabilities which was celebrated at UN Headquarters New York. IFSW was represented by …

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Keywords: disability Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work, UN

IFSW Statement to the UN Commission for Social Development

December 15, 2008 By Form & Function

United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSW), 47th Session, February 4 – 13, 2009, New York. Promoting Social Integration The International Federation of Social Workers …

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Keywords: social development Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, IFSW, UN

IFSW Statement on the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights December 10, 2008

December 9, 2008 By Form & Function

Dignity And Justice For All Of Us After two World Wars the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was the first international statement of respect for …

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Keywords: 60th anniversary Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference, Environment

IFSW Participation at the World Urban Forum

December 9, 2008 By Form & Function

The IFSW team was lead by the IFSW Senior Vice President, Mr. Charles Mbugua, and included Mr. John Ang, (IFSW President of Asia Pacific Region), …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

IFSW Statement on the International Day of Persons With Disabilities, December 3

December 2, 2008 By Form & Function

The International Day of Persons With Disabilities is a good time to remember that 2008 has been an important year for international human rights, as …

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Keywords: disability Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

Message from IFSW to social workers in Vietnam

November 10, 2008 By Form & Function

IFSW’s former Regional President for Asia and Pacific, Justina Leung, has sent a message on behalf of the Federation to social work colleagues in Vietnam …

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Keywords: solidarity Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

IFSW welcomes WHO’s World Health Report’s focus on equity and social justice

October 28, 2008 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcomes the World Health Report published by WHO this month. We note that the report critically assesses the …

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Keywords: health, inequality, social justice Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference

IFSW General Meeting and World Conference 2008

August 24, 2008 By Form & Function

The biennial General Meeting of the International Federation of Social Workers is always held in association with the World Social Work Conference, this time in …

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Keywords: Brazil Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol medal to Argentina and UK

July 14, 2008 By Form & Function

The 2008 IFSW Medal and Diploma in Memory of Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol goes to two candidates, Professor Carlos Eroles from Argentina and Terry Bamford from the …

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Keywords: Professor Carlos Eroles, Terry Bamford, award Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Gayle Gilchrist James 1940 – 2008

June 10, 2008 By Form & Function

IFSW is sad to report the death of our former President Gayle Gilchrist James who died on 30th May 2008 after a long and courageous …

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Keywords: Gayle Gilchrist James, obituary Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Disaster

IFSW Message on the Earthquake in China

May 24, 2008 By Form & Function

IFSW has sent the following statement to the China Association of Social Workers: The community of social workers around the world are thinking of China …

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Keywords: earthquake Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Work, UN

Social Work Day at the United Nations 31 March 2008

April 2, 2008 By Form & Function

SUMMARY OF MAIN SPEECHES 900 social workers and students gathered at the United Nations on Monday 31 March to mark the 25th anniversary of the …

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Keywords: social work day Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, UN

25th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations

March 7, 2008 By Form & Function

Social Work Day at the UN is a gathering place for people around the world who are working to make a difference. For 25 years …

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Keywords: 25th Anniversary, social work day Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

IFSW Statement on Kenya

March 3, 2008 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcomes the recent development in Kenya towards national unity and co-operation after a very difficult period of violence …

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Keywords: reconciliation Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Children, IFSW, UN

IFSW meets the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

February 28, 2008 By Form & Function

ESSENTIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IMPLEMENTING THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD’ IFSW MEETS THE UN COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

IFSW active on Women’s issues at the UN

February 12, 2008 By Form & Function

The UN Commission on the Status of Women recently concluded its 52nd Session in New York as a follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on …

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Keywords: women Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children, Conflict

Statement on the attack on the UN, Baghad

October 13, 2005 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers is deeply shocked and saddened that the United Nations has been the direct target of a terrorist attack. The …

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Keywords: victims Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, UN

The UN day of the elimination of violence against women

November 7, 2003 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is opposed to violence in all its forms. In recognising the UN Day of the Elimination of Violence …

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Keywords: violence, women Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

Go on using your voice for peace

March 18, 2003 By Form & Function

Dear Colleagues The events of the past 24 hours bring a profound sadness over what will lay ahead for the people of Iraq and all …

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Keywords: Iraq Region: Global Language: English

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