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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. …
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IFSW 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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New Free Publication: “Pandemic ethics: A resource for social work students, educators and practitioners”
IFSW has just published a new resource comprising vignettes depicting ethical challenges faced by social workers internationally during the Covid-19 pandemic. Each vignette is accompanied …
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The Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers Newsletter
The newsletter Vol. 5 (2020-21) of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers, highlights the 5th Kerala Social Work Congress held online on 18-20 Dec 2020… …
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BASW statement on the situation in Afghanistan
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) shares the concern of all people of goodwill about the humanitarian crisis affecting so many people in Afghanistan. …
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IFSW Statement on Afghanistan: Beyond the Humanitarian Crisis
Events in Afghanistan have moved quickly in the last few weeks. There is and will continue to be uncertainty for everyone, both for the people …
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IFSW Statement on the Draft Convention on the Right to Development
IFSW supports the draft convention on the right to development highlighting its eco-social aspects and sees each concern as interrelated. As the global professional body …
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IFSW Climate Justice Program: Statement on IPCC Climate Report “Encouragement as we collectively continue co-building a new ecosocial world with a sustainable future for all”
Last week’s Climate Report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (1) highlights significant global concerns on climate change and a call for …
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Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work Joins Partnership Organising New Format Global Social Summit
IFSW AND UNRISD (UN Research Institute for Social Development) have invited The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) to be a formal partner in a …
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Long-term care report – trends, challenges and opportunities in an ageing society
Download the Report The 2021 Joint Report of the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee on Long-Term Care is the most comprehensive overview to …
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