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Social Workers Support Protest for Human Rights in Lebanon
Social workers in Lebanon are welcoming and supporting the protests that are building in momentum around the country. The demonstrations began after a proposed government …
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Apoyo a los Trabajadores Sociales del Servicio Penitenciario de Rio Negro, Argentina
Como Presidenta y Secretario General de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (IFSW por su siglas en inglés) APOYAMOS el justo reclamo que están realizando …
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The Togo Professional Association of Social Development celebrates the II Social Summit!
The Professional Association of Social Development (PDS-TOGO) has celebrated the II Social Summer last August 31st and September 1st. This year the event was celebrated …
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IFSW ex-President crowned a Chief in Sierra Leone
The IFSW President from 2014 to 2018 Ruth Stark was crowned chief of the Matheng section of the Lokomasama chiefdom, Portloko district, Northwest Sierra Leone …
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Uganda set to host the IFSW African Regional Conference
Press release issued by the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda The IFSW Africa Region holds social work conferences once every two years. So …
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Social Work and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, social workers call for partnerships to transform poverty. IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell writes: Today is the …
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Today, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, social workers all over Europe are active in public to raise the awareness regarding the …
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Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la situación en Ecuador
El gobierno de Ecuador ha aceptado los términos y condiciones exigidos por el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) a cambio de apoyo financiero. Click here to …
Read moreIFSW Statement on the Situation in Ecuador
Pincha aquí para leer la versión en español The Ecuador government has accepted the terms and conditions demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in …
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Survey regarding the salaries of social workers in Europe
Survey on salaries of social workers in Europe Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions, kindly asks you to complete a short …
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‘Closing orphanages isn’t enough’: the centres supporting children and families in Uganda
Leading up to the 2019 IFSW African Regional Conference in Uganda, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell made a pre-conference visit to Kampala and has published …
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On World Mental Health Day IFSW calls for the Transformation of Mental Health Services
On Mental Health Day, IFSW calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries, MHS are designed around symptoms …
Read moreIFSW European Human Rights Commission survey on Human Right in Social Work practice
The IFSW European Human Rights Representative, Marcin Boryczko, invites social workers in Europe to take part in this survey on the significance and Human Rights …
Read moreCALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO HOST IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2023
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2023 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to …
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IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD HABITAT DAY
As the world marks World Habitat Day, International Federation of Social Workers, representing over 3 Million Social Workers in over 128 member countries joins the …
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Recommendations of the 2nd Social Platform Flagship Conference in Helsinki
https://www.socialplatform.org/news/recommendations-of-the-2nd-social-platform-flagship-conference-in-helsinki/ Following a series of panels, thematic workshops, study visits and a high-level round table with national government representatives including the current and forthcoming EU …
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IFSW Indigenous Committee Builds Framework for the Future
The International Federation of Social Workers Indigenous Committee is encouraged by SWSD2020 planning committee’s commitment to ensuring local Indigenous voices and perspectives are included. The …
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IFSW President, Dr. Silvana Martinez, meets with Dr. Alicia Kirchner, Governor of the Argentine Province of Santa Cruz
This report is writing by Dr. Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, after her Meeting with Dr. Alicia Kirchner Read the Spanish Version ALICIA KIRCHNER, GOVERNOR OF …
Read moreFirst IFSW Indigenous Committee Meeting to be held next week in Calgary
The first global meeting of the IFSW Indigenous Committee will be held in Calgary on the 30th September and 1st and 2nd October. The meeting will comprise …
Read moreLa Presidenta de la FITS, Dra. Silvana Martinez se reune con la Dra. Alicia Kirchner, Gobernadora de la Provincia Argentina de Santa Cruz
Este informe está escrito por la Dra. Silvana Martínez, Presidenta de la FITS, después de su encuentro con la Gobernadora Argentina, Dra. Alicia Kirchner Read …
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