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IFSW Statement on the 2019 International Day of Peace
Prepared by IFSW Secretary-General Dr. Rory Truell and endorsed by delegates from 33 countries at the 25th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2019), Bangalore, India …
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STATEMENTS ON BREXIT – British Association and Irish Association of Social Workers
STATEMENTS ON BREXIT – British Association and Irish Association of Social Workers Statement endorsed at the IFSW European Members Meeting, Vienna, 8th …
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Nueva Reglamentación de la Profesión de Trabajo Social/Servicio Social Uruguayo.
La Comisión Directiva de la Asociación de Asistentes Sociales del Uruguay tiene el beneplácito de compartir con ustedes el texto de la Ley 19.778. Reglamentación …
Read moreAsia Pacific Social Work Conference 2019
Please visit the APSWC 2019 website for all the latest information of the Asia Pacific Social Work Conference next week! Full Programme and Speaker …
Read moreIFSW Europe steps-up action following social worker deaths
Statement endorsed at the IFSW European Members Meeting, Vienna, 8th September 2019 The IFSW European members today committed to campaigning on safety issues for social …
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Hong Kong Social Workers Association Condemns Arrests
Statement of Hong Kong Social Workers Association (HKSWA): It has been nearly three months since the heated social unrest caused by HKSAR’s (Hong Kong Special …
Read moreSocial workers respond to the growing social crisis in Europe
Statement endorsed at the IFSW European Members Meeting, Vienna, 8th September 2019 Delegates representing social worker organisations from across Europe meeting in Vienna on 6-8 …
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LES TRAVAILLEURS SOCIAUX RÉPONDENT À LA CRISE SOCIALE CROISSANTE EN EUROPE
Déclaration approuvée lors de la réunion des membres européens de la FITS, Vienne, 8 septembre 2019 Les délégués représentant les organisations de travailleurs sociaux de …
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Building Social Europe Flagship Conference – Helsinki, 16-18 September 2019
In less than three weeks’ time many of the European Social Platform members, IFSW members as well as other representatives of European, national and local …
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IFSW Statement on Amazon Fires
The fires destroying the Amazon illustrate a global political system increasing moving towards environmental devastation and the need for urgent action based on the principles …
Read moreUnited Nations Representatives for IFSW – Asia Pacific – Volunteer Positions
IFSW Asia Pacific is seeking Expressions of Interest for: • One IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Commissioner (also called Main Representative …
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“A social Europe is possible!” – Symposium- Vienna Austria – 8th September 2019
OBDS Austria together with IFSW Europe is organising a pre-conference event: “A social Europe is possible!”. This event provides a unique opportunity for practitioners and …
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IFSW Statement Regarding Trafficking and Exploitation
IFSW Human Rights Commission. Statement Regarding Trafficking and Exploitation. Trafficking and exploitation continue to be a tragic reality for many women, children and men worldwide. …
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Carta a los trabajadores sociales de Puerto Rico, “Un pueblo que hizo historia”
La Presidenta de la Federación, Lic. Silvana Martinez reconoce la labor de los trabajadores sociales y del Colegio de Profesionales de Trabajo Social en su …
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IFSW Europe joins the EAPN call to Members of the European Parliament to make a Social Europe Free of Poverty
The fact that 118 million EU citizens (meaning 23.5 % of the EU population) are still living at risk of poverty or social exclusion, represents a failure of our …
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IFSW Europe Survey – What are the challenges and opportunities for social workers in applying ethical principles to practice?
IFSW Europe SURVEY To IFSW Europe members and social workers in Europe Deadline – August 23rd. Member organizations of the International Federation of Social Workers …
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Declaración de la FITS América Latina sobre la crisis en Puerto Rico
La Región de América Latina y el Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social suscribe las declaraciones del Colegio de Profesionales del Trabajo Social …
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Report on the Learning Session on High Level Political Forum 2019
The High Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the highest annual meeting of the United Nations don the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 . It contains …
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World Social Work Day in Palestine
World Social Work Day in Palestine Despite all the challenges, Palestine celebrated World Social Work Day in Nablus City. Under the auspices of Prime Minister …
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CALL TO ACTION – Proper public funds for social services in Poland
International Federation of Social Workers in Europe (IFSW Europe) is joining the Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions (PFZPSiPS) and the …
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