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Australian social workers welcome the Victorian Government’s plan to ban ‘conversion therapy’
As the Victorian Branch of the Australian Association of Social Workers took to the streets on Sunday to support LGBTIQ Victorians at the Midsumma Pride …
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An Interview with the Deputy High Commissioner (OHCHR) on ‘Social Workers Standing Up for Human Rights’
(Photo: Priska Fleischlin and Kate Gilmore) As IFSW and the OHCHR prepare plans for working together, Priska Fleischlin the IFSW UN Commissioner meet and …
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Ground-breaking research shines light on the role of social workers during The Troubles
The findings of pioneering research exploring social workers’ role supporting vulnerable children and adults during the Northern Ireland conflict was launched on Thursday in the …
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NEW PARTNERSHIP TO UNDERTAKE WORLDWIDE RESEARCH INTO THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF SOCIAL WORKERS
(Photo) David N Jones, Paula McFadden, Rory Truell, Silvana Martinez, Lola Casal, Jermaine Ravalier The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and Bath Spa University Centre for …
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Essex University Issues Honorary Professorship to IFSW Secretary-General
(Photo) Rory Truell and Vasilios Ioakimidis The University of Essex has recognised the IFSW Secretary-General Dr Rory Truell with the title of Honorary Professor. …
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For Democracy, Social Justice and The End of International Manipulation in Venezuela
IFSW calls for a stop to the international escalation of political conflict in Venezuela and recognition that the immediate solution lies with the Venezuelan people, …
Read morePolicy and Guiding Principles for International Social Work assessment of children
Approved by the IFSW Executive 2019 Definitions ‘Home’ social worker – the social worker in the place where the request for an assessment has been …
Read morePolicy for Socially Just, Fair and Sustainable World Trade Agreements
Approved by the IFSW Executive Policy IFSW promotes the need for international trade agreements to be socially just, fair and sustainable as measured against the …
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Social Workers in Korea rose up to solve the budget crisis of the local children’s centres
Submitted by the Korea Association of Social Workers In Korea, the national budget is fixed by the National Assembly every fall. From fall 2018, the …
Read moreInternational Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia
International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in …
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First International Social Work Congress in Siberia
The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in the West Siberian city Kemerovo. The title of the Congress is …
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New IFSW European Vice-President
John Brennan from the Irish Association of Social Workers is the new IFSW European Vice-President. Mr Brennan has been an active member of IFSW …
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Global Initiative to End Violence Against Children
The Global Initiative to End all Corporal Punishment of Children has released a report showing which states worldwide have prohibited all corporal punishment against children and the …
Read moreTHE 2019 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE: SOCIAL WORK PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS AN EQUAL SOCIETY – Registrations commence 25 February 2019
The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference (2019) will be held at Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, between 18th and 20th of September 2019. A …
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Update from Zimbabwe and IFSW African Region
The crisis of human rights in Zimbabwe continues with the suppression of protests leading to widespread arrests, bloodshed and death. Commenting from Harare in Zimbabwe, …
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Acuerdo entre el Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales Región III Lima del Perú y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo Social
El Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales del Perú, Región II Lima, dentro del Marco de las Actas Acuerdo firmadas con la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo …
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IFSW Human Rights Commission – Statement Regarding the Deepening Crisis and Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe
There is an unfolding and deepening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. A rapidly declining economy has resulted in food and fuel shortages across the country. There …
Read moreFinal Call for Abstract submission- International Conference on Change & Innovation for a Better World 31 January 2019
Please note the deadline for the abstract submission is extended to January 31 2019. Click here>> to submit a proposal.
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IFSW Secretary-General’s New Year Message
Happy New Year for 2019 I want to thank and acknowledge social workers globally for the profession’s successes throughout 2018. The beginning of the year …
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New Year Message from IFSW European President
Dear social workers all over Europe! Today, as you all gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New …
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