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Latest Newsletter from the IFSW Asia-Pacific Region
This issue includes: Editorial News Reports from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura & IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFAP President’s Visits to Macau, …
Read moreWhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London
IFSW President spoke of how most abuse was uncovered when victims spoke out because they could see a younger brother or sister being targeted 250 …
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Social workers in Iceland fight for better wages
IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, …
Read moreIFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015
IFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social …
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Nepalese Social Work Students Take Action
Social work educators and students are working tirelessly providing critical services in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal. Ms. Pradipta Kadambari, CEO of the …
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Botswana: Social Workers Agents of Change
The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Slumber Tsogwane says social workers are integral in the development of the country and as such …
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HERBERT PAULISCHIN (AUSTRIA AND ROMANIA) RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK IN HIS MORE THAN 35 YEARS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
Herbert Paulischin in centre In a special ceremony of the Austrian Parliament (May 22, 2015), Herbert Paulischin received the special tribute for achievements in social …
Read more2nd Annual Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Symposium
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST In-person at the United States Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Dr NW, Washington, DC 20037 …
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Nepal: Social Workers at Frontline – Update
Since the Nepal earthquake struck on the 25th April social workers have been responding and engaging fully in the rescue and recovery efforts. Mr Om Krishna …
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Feliz Dia Del Trabajador!
Sigamos luchando por los derechos laborales y mejores condiciones de trabajo para todos los habitantes del mundo… En este dia tan importante… Un saludo fraternal …
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UN Women flagship report
Twenty years after the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and at a time when the global community is defining the Sustainable Development …
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Social Workers in Nepal Earthquake Rescue
Social workers from The Social Work Association of Nepal (SWAN), educators and students are at the frontline of the rescue efforts in Kathmandu. Emailing IFSW, …
Read moreTrabajo Social en América Latina y el Caribe
Trabajo Social en América Latina y el Caribe, tiene su propia identidad, que se ha sido formado en los últimos cincuenta años. Ha desarrollado habilidades …
Read moreIFSW Statement on the Deaths of Immigrants in the Mediterranean
The current tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea, where thousands of people are fleeing conflict, persecution and violence and trying to reach safety in Europe is …
Read moreCalling for good practices for the European Observatory
ENSACT has now an online platform to collect data about “good practices”. It is available at www.ensact.com Please contribute and spread this message through your network, …
Read more2015 Postal Elections for Greece, Haiti and Panama
Letter to IFSW Members in English Información en español Dear IFSW members thank for responding to our communication on these three applications. Please find below …
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Call for Abstracts – 2016 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development
It is our pleasure and privilege to invite you to participate in the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWS) 2016, …
Read morePopular Scottish rock band surprises social workers at World Social Work Day celebration in Edinburgh
Platinum, indie rock band cousins, James and Rab Allan from the Glaswegian act Glasvegas put in a surprise performance at the Scottish Association of Social …
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World Social Day at the United Nations New York
This week IFSW organized a World Social Day event at the United Nations Head Quarters in New York. More than 500 social workers, educators, students …
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Total Success on 2015 World Social Work Day
IFSW members from all over the world have celebrated WSWD with the common theme ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’ Professional Social workers, Practitioners …
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