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IJSWVE Journal: Call for Papers
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, which is published by IFSW, is seeking submissions for a special issue on the topic of …
Read moreSeis acciones que podemos hacer para construir juntos y juntas un mundo sostenible y justo
“El mundo está lleno de cambios. La triple crisis global -el cambio climático, la creciente desigualdad y la pandemia global- está privando a las personas …
Read moreThe IFSW 2021 End of Year Report highlights the need for new partnersips to champion change
2021 was a journey of challenge for everyone and a year when the social work profession can be proud of its achievements. Throughout the world, …
Read moreSix actions que nous pouvons faire pour construire ensemble un monde durable et équitable
‘Le monde est plein de changements. Les trois crises mondiales interdépendantes que sont les changements climatiques, l’accroissement rapide des inégalités et la pandémie mondiale privent …
Read moreHuman rights state in Africa Region
IFSW African Regional Human rights commission Concern on human rights state in the Region The IFSW African Regional Human rights commission’s attention is drawn …
Read moreA call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives”
A call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives” To be published by IFSW in November 2022 Editors: Bernard Mayaka …
Read moreSix Actions We Can Do Together to Co-Build a Sustainable and Fair World
‘The world is full of change. The interlinked triple global crises of climate change, rapidly growing inequality and a global pandemic are robbing people of …
Read moreIFSW President presents The People´s Global Summit
Silvana Martínez, President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), presents The People’s Global Summit. Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. …
Read moreIFSW wish all Social Workers worldwide a Happy New year
IFSW wish all it’s members and social workers worldwide a happy new year. Major developments have taken place in 2021 under our global theme Ubuntu: …
Read moreIFSW Climate Justice Program Statement on COP26: A Commitment to Ongoing Action and Accountability
It is a crucial time for governments and people across the world to come together and take serious action to address this existential threat. Having …
Read moreJoin the Peoples Summit and submit your contribution for a #NewEcoSocialWorld
The people’s summit invites everyone to share and advance their ideas and contributions to shape the Global Values Declaration for a new eco-social world. Individuals …
Read moreImproving civil dialogue in the European Semester process
IFSW Europe, member of Social Platform, promotes the civil dialogue in the European Semester process. We propose you the Social Platform guidance document to EU …
Read moreSocial workers across Europe speak up against the destruction of human and civil rights
Several European countries have seen the growth of political groups advocating discrimination against minoritised communities or groups, such as women, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are …
Read moreIFSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT: “EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, promoting human rights “
The Human Rights Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), on Human Rights Day 2021 and the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration …
Read moreEstablishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University
RHEINFELDEN, Switzerland (December 10, 2021) — The International Federation of Social Workers announces the establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative …
Read moreIFSW Launches First Global Survey of Working Conditions of Social Workers
Why is this survey so important for social work in all parts of the world? ‘Working conditions affect everybody´, said Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, ´and …
Read moreHuman Rights Day Joint Statement by IFSW and the WFPHA
The 2021 United Nations Theme for Human Rights Day is ´EQUALITY – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights´. The International Federation of Social Workers and World …
Read moreSocial workers write to Priti Patel opposing inhumane Police Bill that discriminates against Romani and Traveller families
The British Association of Social Workers, Social Workers Union, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association and several partner organisations have co-signed a letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, opposing inhumane and …
Read moreRegistration is now open to The People’s Global Summit.!
#NewEcoSocialWorld #PeopleSummit Registration is now open to The People’s Global Summit. Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind 29th June to 2nd July …
Read moreAdvocacy policy brief on social Work regulation in Africa
The IFSW Africa Region Ubuntu social work Hybrid conference 2021 with the theme: ‘Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable development: Social Work Position in Achieving SDGs’ held …
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