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Message from President Gary Bailey on the devastation in the Philippines
Dear Colleagues- The images are of the devastation in the Philippines is both shocking and devastating to watch. Our hearts go out to the thousands of …
Read moreExtreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’: Cause or the inflammation of symptoms?
Recently, the IFSW News highlighted the report of the Overseas Development Institute describing the effects of environmental degradation and extreme weather on the most vulnerable: …
Read moreEuropean Court of Justice decided that being gay or lesbian is reason to grant asylum in the European Union
On November 7th of 2013, the European Court of Justice declared that being gay or lesbian is reason to get asylum in the European Union. The …
Read moreExtreme weather can be the ‘most important cause of poverty’
New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought …
Read moreVoices for Development – Outcomes from African Region conference
Social workers from across Africa met in Johannesburg in September 2013 to send messages to their governments and international development agencies. The Voices For Development Conference will …
Read moreImpact of financial and political crisis in Madagascar – Social workers speak out
Social workers in Madagascar have spoken out to Aljazeera TV about the economic hardships in the country which prompt girls to take desperate measures with …
Read moreIFSW Connect, International Social Work and the Global Agenda: What’s it all about?
It took a while, but here I am – finally gathering my thoughts for the IFSW Blog. As a professional social worker administrating the IFSW …
Read moreGeneral Meeting 2014
IFSW is pleased to announce the 2014 General Meeting to be hold in Melbourne (Australia) on the 6th and 7th of July 2014. Delegates from …
Read moreMilestones in the Early History of the IFSW
As part of the IFSW Archival Project, we are pleased to release another set of important historical documents, which provide evidence of key milestones in …
Read moreTribute to Anthony Tan (Malaysia) – international social worker and inspiration behind COSW
13 November 1948 – 29 September 2013 IFSW is sad to report the death of Anthony Tan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 29 September 2013. …
Read moreEuropean profile of prevention and promotion of mental health (EuroPoPP-MH) published by European Commission
The European Commission has published a new and very detailed independent comparative study of mental health services in Europe. Entitled “European profile of prevention and …
Read moreUK Prime Minister applauds “noble and vital” social work
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, gave unexpected and strong support to social workers in his speech to his Conservative party’s annual conference in Manchester, England on …
Read moreNew UN website for research on social development
Through its work UNRISD aims to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central to development thinking, policy and practice. UNRISD aims to: …
Read moreGlobal hunger down, but millions still chronically hungry
Some 842 million people, or roughly one in eight of the world’s total population, suffered from chronic hunger in 2011-13, not getting enough food to lead …
Read moreGovernment thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington to mark National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The …
Read moreGlobal Social Service Workforce Alliance to address key social service workforce issues
The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance was officially launched in the USA this year. It is an alliance comprised of a collaborative network of stakeholders …
Read moreUN Secretary General sends personal message to social workers in Africa
25 September 2013 The “Voices for Development” Conference opens today, Wednesday, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Around 600 social workers are gathering from South Africa, the …
Read moreSocial workers urged to make a difference in the broader pursuit of human dignity and social justice
25 September 2013 Welcoming the Minister and participants to the world conference ‘Voices for Development’, Mrs Civil Legodu, President of NASW SA said ‘we are …
Read moreWhy can’t we use our experience of fighting colonialism and apartheid to fight poverty?
25 September 2013 Social workers and communities should rediscover the energy of past struggles to renew the fight against poverty, according to Professor Abye Tassé …
Read moreNever ‘JUST a social worker’ says Deputy Minister
25 September 2013 ‘Social workers make an essential contribution to community life in South Africa’, said Deputy Minister Mara Bongi Ntuli speaking at today’s opening …
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