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IFSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT: “EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, promoting human rights “
The Human Rights Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), on Human Rights Day 2021 and the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration …
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Establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University
RHEINFELDEN, Switzerland (December 10, 2021) — The International Federation of Social Workers announces the establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative …
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IFSW Launches First Global Survey of Working Conditions of Social Workers
Why is this survey so important for social work in all parts of the world? ‘Working conditions affect everybody´, said Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, ´and …
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Human Rights Day Joint Statement by IFSW and the WFPHA
The 2021 United Nations Theme for Human Rights Day is ´EQUALITY – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights´. The International Federation of Social Workers and World …
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Social workers write to Priti Patel opposing inhumane Police Bill that discriminates against Romani and Traveller families
The British Association of Social Workers, Social Workers Union, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association and several partner organisations have co-signed a letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, opposing inhumane and …
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Registration is now open to The People’s Global Summit.!
#NewEcoSocialWorld #PeopleSummit Registration is now open to The People’s Global Summit. Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind 29th June to 2nd July …
Read moreAdvocacy policy brief on social Work regulation in Africa
The IFSW Africa Region Ubuntu social work Hybrid conference 2021 with the theme: ‘Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable development: Social Work Position in Achieving SDGs’ held …
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The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New …
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IFSW Statement of the Political Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
The images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. …
Read moreIFSW Human Right Commision – Europe Statement on the Refugee Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
On the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, …
Read moreThe IFSW statement to the UN 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development
The IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 60th Session of the …
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The Role of the Social Work Profession in ´Co-Building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´
IFSW is co-facilitating the ´Co-Building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´ people´s summit. Today’s press release (link), issued by the summit partners, invites …
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World Leaders Invited to Join Global Mass Movement for Eco-Social Change
People across the globe are inviting world leaders to join them in working together towards creating a new eco-social world as we emerge from the pandemic. The people’s summit ‘Co-Building a New Eco-social World: Leaving No One Behind´ takes …
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WHAT HAS BEEN THE IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL WORK ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH? COSW INVITES IDEAS AND PROPOSALS
COSW is inviting proposals and abstracts for a webinar in March 2022 on the history and development of social work across the Commonwealth. Abstracts of …
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Essential chat with Mit on Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer awareness Month Event: Essential chat with Mit Topic: From Personal to Professional: Knowledge and Awareness of Breast Cancer Date: 22nd October 2021 Time: 2pm …
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IFSW is delighted to be the new publisher for The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics (IJSWVE)
Founded in 2004 as the The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, the journal aims to examine the ethical and values issues that impact …
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“Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The International Federation of Social Workers is calling for greater equality.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th. This year’s theme is: “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The world is becoming more polarized. …
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1-10 October 2021 – Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week
Working together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October …
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Online Event,15 September: The social service workforce in and beyond the pandemic – A global conversation
Join the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and Children and Families Across Borders on Wednesday 15th September from 1-4pm UTC for the upcoming conference, The …
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Registrations Now Open – The 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021
Catch the early bird! Register now for this crucial event Register Now We invite you to register for this year’s Conference with great anticipation and …
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