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IFSW General Meeting and World Conference 2008
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 …
Read moreAndrew Mouravieff-Apostol medal to Argentina and UK
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 …
Read moreGayle Gilchrist James 1940 – 2008
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 …
Read moreIFSW Message on the Earthquake in China
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 …
Read moreSocial Work Day at the United Nations 31 March 2008
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 …
Read more25th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations
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 …
Read moreIFSW Statement on Kenya
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 …
Read moreIFSW meets the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
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 …
Read moreIFSW active on Women’s issues at the UN
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 …
Read moreStatement on the attack on the UN, Baghad
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 …
Read moreThe UN day of the elimination of violence against women
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 …
Read moreGo on using your voice for peace
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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