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An Interview with IFSW Secretary-General on Human Rights Day
IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilS9LpzVMw&feature=youtu.be
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IFSW UN Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since the ground-breaking launch of the Declaration millions of people’s rights …
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IFSW Human Right Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
The IFSW Human Rights Commission takes this opportunity to acknowledge the global efforts to support Human Rights. This includes significant contributions from social workers acting as volunteers, …
Read moreThe 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum
The 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum was held in Nanning on November 16th, with the theme of “Innovation, Cooperation and …
Read moreRegistrations Commence 25 February 2019- International Conference on Change and Innovation for a Better World – June 27-28 2019 -HONG KONG
Dear colleagues and friends, To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Hong Kong Social Workers Association and the Department of Social Work and Social …
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Call for expression of interest to host IFSW European Conference 2021
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2021 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to …
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IFSW Asia-Pacific Vice President Elected
Irene Leung from the Hong Kong Association of Social Workers has been successfully elected as the new Regional Vice-President. IFSW President Silvana Martinez said, “We …
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IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocean
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocea Russia Union of social workers and social Pedagogues was part …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day Poster for 2019
The World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the …
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IFSW UN and interim Education Commissioners Announced
. Vasilios Ioakimidis & Priska Fleischlin Following the General Assembly last July where IFSW members voted to establish a …
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Social Workers in Puerto Rico Join Campaign of Activism Against Gender Violence
Dr. Mabel López Ortiz of the College of Social Work Professionals said, “As social work professionals, we must face diverse manifestations of oppression, including discrimination …
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IFSW Africa Region: Call For nominations to serve on Commissions
Dear Colleagues, Greetings to you all. Please note that IFSW Africa Region is calling for nominations for individuals interested to fill the role of commissioner. …
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La Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la FITS dénonce la discrimination
La Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la Fédération internationale des travailleurs sociaux dénonce la discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe et …
Read moreIFSW North American Region speaks out on discrimination
The North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers speaks out on discrimination against people based on race, religion, gender and gender identification, …
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Comunicado da FIAS sobre a Caravana de Migrantes Centro-Americanos
“Dai-me os fatigados, os pobres, os povos encurralados ansiosos por respirar liberdade …” Placa da Estátua da Liberdade, New York Harbor Uma caravana de …
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International Conference on Child Development Accounts held in Baku, Azerbaijan
On 6 November 2018, the Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union hosted an international conference titled “Child Development Accounts: New Approach to Child Well-Being”. The event took …
Read moreManifiesto de la FITS sobre la Caravana de Migrantes de Centroamérica
“Dame tus cansancios, tu pobreza, tus ganas anhelantes de respirar en libertad, …” Placa en la Estatua de la libertad – Puerto de Nueva York …
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IFSW Statement on the Central American Caravan
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been …
Read moreIFSW Asia Pacific Regional Office – News from IFSW AP President – Rose Henderson – October 2018
It is now a few months since our IFSW General Meetings in Dublin and time for connecting with you all. In Dublin it was …
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Social workers in Poland fighting for better conditions for professional social work
Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions (PFZPSiPS), our member organization in Poland, asked us to publish their press release regarding their …
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