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IFSW African Region Issues Awards for Work on Eliminating Gender-based Violence.
The African region recently recognized outstanding social work leaders in their region. We congratulate the following for receiving outstanding recognition in the field of Social …
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IFSW Statement on International Migrants Day
Over 270 million people a year migrate internationally. Among them are 20.4 million refugees. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes …
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IFSW calls for urgent climate action at the UN ESCAP
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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IFSW Statement on the United Nations Human Rights Day
It is now 72 years since the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN theme for this year is Recover Better – …
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Human Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults – 10 December
IFSW Europe, member of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), is inviting you to be a guest in a webinar on Human Rights and Mental Health of …
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The World Social Work Day poster for 2021 is now available
The theme for the 2021 World Social Work Day 2021, March 16th, is Ubuntu: ´I Am Because We Are´ Strengthening Social Solidarity & Global Connectedness …
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Global Strategy for the Advancement of Social Work Education
IFSW and partner organisations have launched a global strategy to advance social work education. This follows the updating of the Global Stands for Social Work …
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IFSW Statement on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Issued by the IFSW Human Rights Commission 29 November 2020 The International Federation of Social Workers joins in solidarity with the Palestinian people, reaffirming our …
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IFSW Forms Partnership with Local 2030 Recognising Social Work Contributions to the SDGs
Local2030 is the United Nations network and platform to build collaborative action at local levels to implement all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The platform brings together local, regional and national governments along …
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Social Work in Action Series: New Free Book Available!
IFSW has created a publishing space for social workers to report and reflect on their practice contexts. Practitioner perspectives are often overlooked by academic publishers …
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Practising during pandemic conditions: Ethical guidance for social workers
IFSW is pleased to announce the publication of new ethical guidance for social workers on practising in pandemic and crisis conditions. This has been complied …
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IFSW Europe Project: A social Europe is possible! The young generation of social workers are the spearhead of change
Concept note: Our societies are changing, and new challenges are emerging that require new or reimagined responses from social workers to set the proper measures …
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2020 to 2030 Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development Framework: ‘Co-building inclusive social transformation’
At 2pm CET today The International Council on Social Welfare, International Associations of Schools of Social Work along with IFSW and other partners announced the …
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Free Course on Children Moving Alone – Now Accounting for Covid-19
All around the world, thousands of children are travelling across and between borders as unaccompanied and separated children. Different countries may respond to the needs …
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Proposed Social Work Doctorate in Human Rights Leadership
The school of social work at Monmouth University which has operated as a base for the profession’s advocacy at the United Nations headquarters in New …
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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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