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Ghana. GASWO calls on its members to support the measures initiated by the government and by IFSW
The Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW) is calling on its members to support the measures initiated by the government of Ghana and the call by …
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United Kingdom. Open letter to Prime Minister to support social workers
BASW calls on the Prime Minister to provide essential PPE and guidance for social workers and include as priority group for testing. BASW Chair and …
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Germany. Social workers work with food banks “A warm soup in the morning against the cold of the night”
“A warm soup in the morning against the cold of the night” Social workers in Germany supports vulnerable communities and work with food banks to …
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New Zealand. ANZASW – Response to Covid-19
ANZASW – RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Firstly, we wish to extend our warmest thoughts to you and your whānau during this challenging and unprecedented time. ANZASW …
Read moreSocial Work Responds to Covid 19 – Report 3
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Statistics in Social Work: An Introduction to Practical Application
Author: Amy Batchelor Paperback: 191 pages Publisher: Columbia University Press, New York Language: English ISBN: 9780231193276 Review author: Ian Harris Batchelor presents a concise and …
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Questionnaire protection de l’enfance juin 2018 : état des lieux des préoccupations des assistant-e-s de service social
Au mois de juin 2018, la Commission Protection de l’Enfance s’est adressée aux adhérents de l’association au moyen d’un questionnaire. Il s’agissait de recueillir des …
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Human Rights report, North America Region
The United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall …
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Webinar ‘Social work and the Covid 19 Crisis: international perspectives
In light of the impact that Covid-19 is having on social work and social services as well as on the most vulnerable populations across the …
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Celebration of World Social Work Day in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers in collaboration with Social work Research and Community practice and the Young Africa social workers Sierra Leone chapter celebrate …
Read more#WSWD2020 message from Human Rights Commissioner, Colleen Lundy
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Humanitarian Request to Telecommunication Business Owners
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a huge world crisis, with very serious human consequences: deaths, suicides, stress, trauma, physical and subjective suffering, fears, uncertainties, family …
Read morePedido Humanitario a Los Empresarios de las Telecomunicaciones
La pandemia del COVID-19 ha generado una enorme crisis mundial, con gravísimas consecuencias humanas: muertes, suicidios, stress, traumas, padecimientos físicos y subjetivos, miedos, incertidumbres, separaciones …
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Australia. Social workers respond to COVID-19 pandemic
The AASW is working with members and key stakeholders to address the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic. AASW National President Christine Craik said “COVID-19 is deeply …
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Social workers: we see you – Joint Statement of Solidarity
March 2020 In this unsettling time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) want to close this …
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History World Social Work Day
World Social Work Day is a celebration that aims to highlight the achievements of social work, to raise the visibility of social services for the …
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Recomendaciones del Consejo General del Trabajo Social a los y las trabajadoras sociales ante la situación del Covid-19
La profesión de Trabajo Social está presente en diferentes ámbitos de actuación (salud, servicios sociales, educación, justicia, penitenciarias, tercer sector, adicciones..) espacios donde la población …
Read moreAs social workers work through the Covid 19 crisis we work towards a better world
Statement from the IFSW Secretary-General: Social work is responding extremely well to the Covid 19 crisis despite many countries reporting a lack of protective equipment, …
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IFSW Ethics Commission meets to respond on a wide range of ethical dilemmas consequence of Covid19
The IFSW Ethics Commission meets today with IFSW Secretary-General to put plans in place to support IFSW member organizations that are responding to a wide …
Read moreIFSW message from Interim Education Commission on #WSWD2020
#WSWD2020 message from IFSW Interim Education Commissioner, Vassilis Ioakimidis “Some academics and students have made the brave decision to continue with the practice education, some social students …
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