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IFSW-AP UN Representatives at the 78th Session UN ESCAP in Bangkok
The IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of …
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Executive Censure of the Israeli Union of Social Workers withdrawn
The IFSW executive is pleased to announce that the Censure of the Israeli Union of Social Workers has now been withdrawn as part of the …
Read moreNew Policy: The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
The policy paper “The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World” has just been adopted as part of the 2022 IFSW General …
Read moreThe Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
Update: Following the adoption of this policy in May 2022, IFSW has in July 2022 developed in partnership: The People’s Charter for a New Eco-Social …
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Award of the IfSW Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal 2022
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the award of the highest honour of the Federation – the Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal – …
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International Exchange Webinar: IFSW Europe NEW SOCIAL WORKERS Project
International Exchange Webinar: IFSW Europe NEW SOCIAL WORKERS Project Veerle Meijer – The Netherlands Friday 27th May 2022 at 5pm CET THIS REGISTRATION FORM Please …
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New IFSW Global President Elected
IFSW is delighted to announce that the new global President is Joachim Mumba from Zambia. His 4-year term as president commenced on the 16th of …
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IFSW Europe – WEBINAR – Developing eco-wisdom – leave no one behind! May 24th 2022, 18.00 – 19.30 CET
IFSW Europe – WEBINAR – Developing eco-wisdom – leave no one behind! Platform: ZOOM / English language May 24th 2022, 18.00 – 19.30 hrs CET Dear …
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Dutch association opens file on refugees from Ukraine
The Dutch Association BPSW placed a special file on the refugee crisis on their website. There is information about the work social workers fulfil in …
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THE SOCIAL WORKERS’ ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA ACT, PASSED
The Social Workers’ Association of Zambia Act, 2022 was passed this week. It represents a significant effort by the Social Workers’ Association of Zambia to …
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Lessons From the Frontline of the Ukraine Refugee Crisis
IFSW European President, Ana Radulescu invited the Federation’s Secretary-General, Rory Truell, to visit the social work response at the Ukrainian / Romanian border. These are …
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Improving The Poor Working Conditions Of Social Workers – Last Chance To Contribute To Workforce Survey – Now Closes On 19 April 2022
World Social Work Day on the 15th March 2022 enabled us to share stories from all over the world showing the positive impact of social …
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Global Social Work: Working with the displaced communities from Ukraine
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, funding is being directed to IFSW Europe in recognition that a social work approach includes meeting the immediate …
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UPDATE ON IFSW EUROPE NEW SOCIAL WORKERS PROJECT: YOUTUBE VIDEO AND MONTHLY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WEBINARS
In 2020, IFSW Europe established a project to support and involve social workers who are new to the profession. This focused on students in their …
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IFSW General Meeting 2022 – Relevant informatiom
Dear IFSW members, colleagues, and friends, On behalf of IFSW President and IFSW Secretariat, I would like to thank all of you for the significant …
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Global public health week 2022
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2022 runs from 4th to 8th April 2022 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the spirit of co-building a …
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World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news
World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news On 15 March 2022 at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok, …
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India: Professional Social Work Response to COVID–19 Affected Families
The report Professional Social Work Response to COVID-19 Affected Families in India: Facilitating Services and Building Awareness during the Second Wave, is the outcome of …
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Continuous Professional Development. International Short Course
flyer_MiniCourse Continuous Professional Development (CPD) International Short Course by the Social Services in the Context of Conflict Network Download course flyer/ brochure Co-organisers: Educating for …
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International social work in Education and training
Two members of the IFSW education commission will take part in a workshops funded and supported by the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) …
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