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IFSW addressing the UN ESCAP Committee for Social Development
The IFSW’s United Nations Asia Pacific Representative, Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)’s Committee …
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WEBINAR: Social workers working in the conflict and war zones in Europe
WEBINAR: Social workers working in the conflict and war zones in Europe LINK TO THE RECORDER WEBINAR 30 October 2020 11:30 – 13:15 (Central European …
Read moreIFSW Europe Poverty Watch Report 2020
IFSW European member organisations contributed to the IFSW Europe Poverty Watch Report 2020 which is a part of the Poverty Watch Report 2020. International Day for …
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On World Mental Health Day, the International Federation of Social Workers calls for Mental Health for All
On 10th October, World Mental Health Day, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) supports this year’s call for greater investment in and greater access …
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Popular Free Training for Social Workers on Alternative Care now touches on Covid-19
In the face of Covid-19, IFSW, together with a number of international advisors and contributors, including Unicef and the International Social Service, has updated its …
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FIRMA DE CONVENIO DE COOPERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL ENTRE LA FITS Y CLACSO
En el día hoy, 15 de septiembre del 2020, la Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS), Dra. Silvana Martínez, se ha reunido …
Read moreINTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNED BY IFSW AND CLACSO
On September 15, 2020, the President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), Dr. Silvana Martínez, met with the President of the Latin American …
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Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work Board Meeting and Virtual General Meeting
SOCIAL WORKERS HELPING TO SHAPE THE COMMONWEALTH The Commonwealthi Organisation for Social Workii celebrated the conclusion of an active two years with its first ever virtual Board …
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High-Level Meeting Between IFSW and United Nations on Advancing Social Development
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed and IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell spoke yesterday on strategies for advancing social development during and beyond …
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Global Social Work Community Morns the Passing of Conny Nxumalo
A memorial service was held for Conny Nxumalo, Deputy Director-General of Welfare Services in South Africa this week. Ms Nxumalo, a social worker, sadly passed …
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Belarus Association of Social Workers Calls for the Respect of the Principles of Humanity and Social Justice
During a time of extreme civil turmoil, The Belarus Association of Social Workers has issued the following statement promoting the respect of all people´s rights …
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Republic of Congo, Jordan and Mexico join IFSW
The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted to announce that we have three new country-level members! The following organisations have had their applications for …
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Social Workers in Lebanon Respond After Explosion
Samar Boulos, President of the Association des Assistants Sociaux Liban (IFSW member, the National Association of Social Worker in Lebanon) has launched a call for …
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Statement on the Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe
The National Association of Social Workers in Zimbabwe is a professional umbrella body representing and upholding the integrity of the Social Work Profession in Zimbabwe. …
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GLOBAL TRENDS IN MENTAL HEALTH – FIRST EVER COMMONWEALTH SOCIAL WORK WEBINAR SERIES – 27–29 JULY 2020
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is proud to announce its first ever global webinar series on 27, 28 ,29 July 2020. The webinar …
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IFSW Conference Concludes: A New Era For Social Work
IFSW concluded its two-year consultation on the 2020 to 2030 Global Agenda themes yesterday at the IFSW online World Conference. By the conclusion of the …
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IFSW Conference Exceeds 18´000 Registrations
IFSW Secretary-General announced today that the IFSW online Conference, The Global Social Work Agenda: Co-building Social Transformation´ has 18´408 registrations with approximately 500 more coming …
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Global Agenda 4th Report Published
‘Human relationships are the engine of social development’ says global report The fourth and final report on the first decade of The Global Agenda for …
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Social Work Conference Registers 15´000 Participants: Abstract Book Published
See the Abstract Book Here The IFSW World Social Work Conference opens tomorrow, 15th July. 15´000 participants have already registered making it the largest conference …
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The social work profession celebrates inclusive and united General Meeting
‘The International Federation of Social Workers General Meeting, which closed on Monday 13 July 2020, demonstrated the ability of social workers to create triumph out …
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