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The IFSW Africa Region is calling upon Governments across Africa to recognize the vital role that social workers play in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
The first Livestream webinar of IFSW Africa Social Work practice during Pandemic has brought together Social work practitioners across Africa in solidarity with colleagues around the world to …
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Iran. A research during COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
Research leaded by Iran Association of Social Workers board member, suggested women and young adults feel more anxious during COVID-19 outbreak The consequences of pandemics …
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Invitation to participate in research on Ethical Challenges for Social Workers During COVID-19
IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group would like to invite you to participate in research conducted by the International Federation of Social Workers and …
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Indonesia. Indonesian update on response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jakarta, 20 April 2020 For the sake of our safety, the anniversary of World’s Social Work Day, which we had prepared, must eventually be canceled …
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Poland. The uncertain fate of changes for social workers
W czasie, gdy dokładamy wszelkich starań, by niezbędne wsparcie płynnie docierało do potrzebujących, a na barkach pomocy społecznej spoczywa ciężar obecnych i przyszłych konsekwencji epidemii …
Read moreIndonesian update on response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jakarta, 20 April 2020 For the sake of our safety, the anniversary of World’s Social Work Day, which we had prepared, must eventually be canceled …
Read moreIII Webinar IFSW & SWAN: Social Work and Social Transformation in the time of Covid 19
IFSW and the Social Work Action Network organise the third webinar to discuss the role of social workers meeting the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. …
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Iran. Research leaded by Iran Association of Social Workers board member, suggested women and young adults feel more anxious during COVID-19 outbreak
The consequences of pandemics such as COVID-19 are not only medical but also far more psychological, social and economic. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released …
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ICSW Announcement – Executive Director
The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), established 1928, is a global, nongovernmental organisation in consultative status to the United Nations, and representing a wide …
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Israel. International roundtable on Social Work in Times of Crisis.
The Israel Union of Social Work holds a virtual roundtable this coming Thursday to present the results of the survey Social Work Interventions During the …
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عنوان المؤتمر دور الأخصائيين الأجتماعيين العرب في مواجهة فايروس كورونا
دعوة للمشاركة في المؤتمر العربي الأول حول انتشار فايروس كورونا عبر تقنية الزووم وفي بث مباشر على موقع الاتحاد الدولي عنوان المؤتمر دور الأخصائيين الأجتماعيين …
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Zoom Conference entitled: Role of Arab social workers in Facing COVID 19
Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) annd the International Federation of Social workers (IFSW) are gladly inviting all social workers to participate in …
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IFSW Africa – Webinar on COVID-19 response in Africa.
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on valentines day in Egypt and has continued to spread widely Across Africa since then Social Workers have …
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The Western Models Don’t Work Here’: George Mansaray talks about the Social Work Response to COVID-19
In a Skype interview with Rory Truell, George Mansaray, President of the Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers explains how social workers in Sierra Leone …
Read morePOLAND. THE UNCERTAIN FATE OF CHANGES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
W czasie, gdy dokładamy wszelkich starań, by niezbędne wsparcie płynnie docierało do potrzebujących, a na barkach pomocy społecznej spoczywa ciężar obecnych i przyszłych konsekwencji epidemii …
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Malawi. ASWIM Statement on Covid-19
The Association of Social Workers in Malawi (ASWiM) is a registered membership-based organisation aimed at improving the delivery of social welfare services to vulnerable and …
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IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Executive Committee – Virtual Meeting
The IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Executive Committee held its first virtual meeting using the IFSW Zoom platform on 22 April 2020. Access and connections all …
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Statement by the Association of Social Workers of the Czech Republic – COVID-19
The Czech Republic, like other countries in the world, has been facing a major test in recent weeks in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, …
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IFSW forms Partnership to Research the Ethical Challenges facing social workers during COVID-19
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has formed a partnership with the Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) to undertake rapid research on the …
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Romania. ASproAS asks the Government of Romania for financial compensation for social assistance staff forced to isolate themselves at work
#SWreponds PLEASE SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY SIGNING THE PETITION The Association of Social Assistants of Romania (ASproAS) asks the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and …
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