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IFSW Representative calls for Greater Climate Action at the UN
IFSW UN Asia-Pacific Representative Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the UN ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development this week advocating for greater climate action from Member …
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DUTCH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS IS CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Operating under different names, but since 1947 BPSW (The Netherlands) can be proud of a flourishing social workers association that already exists for 75 years, …
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Día Internacional para poner fin a la Violencia contra las mujeres y las Niñas
La violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas es la violación de los derechos humanos mas extendida en todo el mundo. Antonio Guterres Secretario General …
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LAC Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls may be the world’s longest, deadliest pandemic António Guterres The International Federation of Social Workers in Latin America and the …
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Malaysian Social Work Association Champions New Law
IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell met with the Malaysian Social Workers Association, these are some of his reflections. Chow Kit, a suburb in the Centre of …
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IFSW EUROPE NEW SOCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WEBINAR, FRIDAY Friday 25th November 2022 at 5pm CET
Time and date: Friday 25th November 2022 at 5pm CET Speaker: Tatevik Karapetyan- ARMENIA Please join us for a meeting of New Social Workers from IFSW …
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International Journal of Social Work Ethics and Values Volume 19, Issue 3 now available!
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Volume 19, Issue 3 (2022) of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has just been published. Pascal Rudin, who …
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IFSW is delighted to launch the 2023 World Social Work Day poster
Along with other partners, IFSW is delighted to launch the 2023 World Social Work Day poster. The theme, ‘Respecting diversity through joint social action’, stems …
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Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action
The Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action in preparation for COP27. This builds on previous statements drafted with input from AASW social workers …
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New global research highlights negative working environment for most social workers
‘Social workers have among the most difficult working conditions of all equivalent professions’, is the key finding of new research just published in International Social …
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A Social Investment Partnership launched today in the Kamenets Podisk district of Ukraine
A Social Investment Partnership was launched today in the Kamenets Podisk district of Ukraine by IFSW Europe. The President of the Herbert Paulischin, IFSW Europe …
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National Association of Social Workers Launched in Ukraine
Today the National Association of Social Workers Ukraine (NASWU) was officially launched in the country’s central district of Kamenets Podisk. Representatives from the office of …
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Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges
President of the Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges: The Iran Association of Social Workers strongly empathizes with Mahsa Amini’s family …
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National Associations International Cooperation
International Social Work Research Seminar on September 24, 2022, entitled “Asylum Experiences and Attitudes in Japanese-Hungarian Comparison” The Japanese International Social Work Research Association (ASISW) …
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1-10 October is Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week – Social work plays a vital part in advocating for older people’s rights and opportunities to thrive in later life
1-10 October is Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week IFSW Europe is pleased to support this initiative to raise awareness of the importance of better …
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The Community Social Work Centre in Ukraine Provides Essential First Aid Training so the Community can better respond to risks and dangers
The Community Social Work Centre in Ukraine continues to organize and provide group counselling and training/support for internally displaced people who have relocated to the …
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Meeting organised with the representatives of the Pension Fund of Ukraine
Following the needs identified by social workers, the Community Social Work Centre in Kamianets-Podilskyi district organised a meeting with the staff of the Pension Fund …
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IFSW EUROPE NEW SOCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE WEBINAR, Friday 30th September 2022 at 5pm CET
Time and date: Friday 30th September 2022 at 5pm CET Speaker: Ketevan Lekishvili – Georgia Please join us for a meeting of New Social Workers from …
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Barbados Association of Social Workers awards students who overcame serious challenges
The Barbados Association of Professional Social Workers (BAPSW) has been highlighted in their national press for acknowledging students who have undergone significant challenges. See the …
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IFSW-AP UN Representative Addresses UN-ESCAP Committee on Social Development
IFSW-AP UN Representative Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia) attended the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 7th Committee on Social Development during 06 – 08 …
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