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News Topic: Children

From IFSW President: Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Time 4 Action & Justice

January 15, 2015 By Form & Function

At our General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014 IFSW we approved guidance for social workers working with sexual abuse. Colleagues from throughout the …

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Keywords: guidelines, sexual abuse Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Europe Newsletter

January 15, 2015 By Form & Function

Read IFSW Europe’s Newsletter here…

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Keywords: Georgia, Israel, Sweden, members, newsletter Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

2015 New Years Day Message from IFSW President

January 1, 2015 By Form & Function

Happy New Year! In Scotland, where I live, the main celebration at this time of year is Hogmanay. It takes us from the old year …

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Keywords: community, listening to people who use services Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional Newsletter

December 15, 2014 By Form & Function

This issue includes: Editorial Report from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura Report from IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFSW Asia Pacific Meeting – Melbourne, Keynote …

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Keywords: Australia World Conference, Nepal, PASWI, newsletter Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Children

IFSW European President Presents on ‘The Best Interests of the Child’ in Brussels

December 12, 2014 By Form & Function

Cristina Martins This week IFSW Regional President for Europe, Cristina Martins was invited to present at a European Conference on “the Best Interests of the …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights

‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’… and Then There Was Ferguson… and Staten Island

December 11, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW immediate past global president, Dr Gary Bailey reflects on last week’s decision by a grand jury not to indict a police officer who used …

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Keywords: death, discrimination, police brutality Region: North America Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

A Bullet Through the Heart of a Social Worker

December 10, 2014 By Form & Function

Hashem Abu Maria, 45, pictured with his daughter By Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers The 25th July started like …

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Keywords: Israel, Palestine, death, imprisonment, shooting Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection

Spanish social workers against austerity

Spanish Social Workers and People That Use Social Work Services Stand Together Against Austerity

December 10, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW expressed full support and solidarity with Consejo General del Trabajo (the Spanish Council of Social Workers) by joining them in their campaign against austerity …

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Keywords: austerity, lobby EU, obituary Region: Europe Language: English

Topic: Children

STATEMENT ON THE DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN

December 9, 2014 By Form & Function

On Human Rights Day 2014 IFSW wishes to express its concern over the treatment of Palestinian minors who have been arrested and interrogated by the …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference

Palestinian International Social Work Conference

First Palestinian International Social Work Conference

December 9, 2014 By Form & Function

The first Palestinian International Conference for Social Workers was held in Jerusalem and Bethlehem at the end of November. IFSW member The Palestine Union of …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

IFSW Intern Participates in 25th Anniversary of the Adoption of the CRC at UN Headquarters

December 7, 2014 By Form & Function

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations on November 20, 1989, establishing global standards to …

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Region: Global Language: English

Topic: Social Work

World AIDS Day: HIV /AIDS & Social Protection

December 1, 2014 By Form & Function

Statement issued by: Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General, on December 1, 2014 There is increasing evidence that social protection systems* reduce the spread of HIV …

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Keywords: HIV/AIDS Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Environment

Nigerian Social Workers Act on Global Agenda

November 25, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW member the Nigeria Association Of Social Workers gathered last week to plan their work on the second pillar on the Global Agenda for Social …

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Keywords: Nigeria, global agenda, global agenda work plan Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Sharing the challenges of social work education and practice in Nepal

November 21, 2014 By Form & Function

The latest member to join IFSW, the Social Workers’ Association Nepal (SWAN) and Nepal School of Social Work had a joint meeting with the Norwegian …

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Keywords: Norwegian embassy, partnership, social development, visit Region: Asia and Pacific, Europe Language: English

News Topic: Children

IFSW celebrates 25 Years of the UNCRC

November 20, 2014 By Form & Function

Today the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child reached a milestone in its history. Celebrations across the world celebrate the commitment by governments …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Education

African Journal of Social Work

November 20, 2014 By Form & Function

Released today is a free issue of the African Journal of Social Work (AJSW) This refereed journal serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and …

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Keywords: journal Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

Social work for peace and self-determination

An open letter to the Israeli Association of Social Workers

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

Dear colleagues, Shalom This year IFSW responded to the offensive against Gaza by leading the global campaign: Social Work for Peace and Self-determination. The key …

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Keywords: ethical principles Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights, UN

IFSW Welcomes the Guardian & UN Campaign to promote awareness of the effects of FGM

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

Instruments used for Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya, on 31st October 2014, Ban Ki-Moon and the Guardian launched a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of …

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Keywords: Egypt, FGM, Guardian Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: UN

IFSW Makes Social Work Representation to the United Nations More Visible

November 19, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW has launched a new dedicated area of its website to highlight its representation work at the United Nations. See it here. “We have teams …

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Keywords: UN representation Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: UN

Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)

November 14, 2014 By Form & Function

The Conference of NGO – Board meets twice a year. This time it was connected with the meeting of NGO committee on the Status of …

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Keywords: Congo Region: Global Language: English

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Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 3
IFSW is thrilled, once again, to create a platform that highlights the important and inspiring work of social workers around the world who are taking up the Global Agenda as they promoting community and environmental sustainability.
Social Workers know that enviromental justice is social justice
Thank you Meredith Powers and Michaela Rinkel for your commitment to IFSW and your contribution to social work globaly

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IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day
"We recognize the efforts that social workers around the world make to contribute to the promotion of human rights and to challenge injustice and oppression. We stand in solidarity with all those who work to advance human rights and struggle for a world of security, peace and social, economic and political justice"
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IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, UNDecember 9, 2019The IFSW Human Rights Commission celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10th and joins with others who struggle to secur...
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Instagram post 18117924709036805 #HumanRightsDay2019
Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 3
IFSW is thrilled, once again, to create a platform that highlights the important and inspiring work of social workers around the world who are taking up the Global Agenda as they promoting community and environmental sustainability.
Social Workers know that enviromental justice is social justice
Thank you Meredith Powers and Michaela Rinkel for your commitment to IFSW and your contribution to social work globaly
https://www.ifsw.org/product/books/social-work-promoting-community-and-environmental-sustainability-volume-3/
Instagram post 17863607488599093 #HumanRightsDay
IFSW Human Right Statement
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-human-rights-commission-statement-regarding-international-human-rights-day/
Instagram post 17855907160661668 #cop25madrid #cop25chile #climatejustice #climateaction
The IFSW Climate Justice Program is a way for us to take action to redress the injustices we contribute to with our personal and professional consumption patterns.
https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/climate-justice-program/
Instagram post 17847788428759266 #COP25Madrid #climatejusticenow #SocialWork #EnviornmentProtection
Instagram post 17854665541671273 Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa
The IFSW representative to the United Nations is responsible for realizing the agreed strategies within their nominated UN location. They are expected to develop partnerships with UN stakeholders to promote and develop actions and statements on relevant social work contributions; coordinating with the IFSW UN Main Representative and the IFSW UN Commissioner. 
https://www.ifsw.org/call-for-ifsw-un-commission-representative-in-nairobi-africa/
Instagram post 18083803651185036 @IFSW Statement International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/
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Solidarity for human rights and self-determination is at the core of the social work profession and today IFSW reaffirms its commitment in support of Palestinian people to live with their full range of rights and freedoms.  https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-international-day-of-solidarity-with-the-palestinian-people/
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Submit your abstract by December 13th and join the conversation on the future of social work profession!
Instagram post 17893239133426800 #IFSW #FITS #DiaContraLaViolenciaHaciaLasMujeres
Pronunciamiento de la IFSW International Federation of Social Workers en el Día Internacional contra La Violencia Hacia las Mujeres  https://www.ifsw.org/pronunciamento-de-la-fits-en-el-dia-internacional-contra-la-violencia-hacia-las-mujeres/
Instagram post 18081604045087903 The International Federation of Social Workers calls on social workers to contribute to the first-ever global research project on the working conditions of social workers.  https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-calls-on-social-workers-to-participate-in-worldwide-research-on-the-working-environment-of-social-workers/
Instagram post 18030390421225676 National Social Work Day in Chile
Congratulations to our Chilean colleagues and our friends of the Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales de Chile
@IFSW stands with you to make significant contributions to respond to political and social changes and to support vulnerable people
Instagram post 17887055722440912 100 years of social work in Armenia
IFSW International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to send its heartfelt congratulations to everyone celebrating 100 years of the Yerevan State University, 15 years of the Department of Social Work and 15 years of the Association of Social Workers, 
We hope you take pride in your many contributions and achievements increasing the visibility of the profession and affirming the essential role of social workers in society.
https://www.ifsw.org/social-workers-from-armenia-are-celebrating-a-milestone-in-the-development-of-the-social-work-profession-and-services/
Manane Petrosyan Mira Antonyan
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IFSW AFRICA MEMBERS MEETING 2019
Today, we held the IFSW Africa Regional Meeting.
The Presidents of 15 IFSW member organizations attended along with Noel Murdizo, IFSW Regional President, and Joachim Cuthbert Mumba, IFSW Regional Vicepresident. Silvana Martinez and Rory Truell were also present.
The regional meeting developed strategies plans and discussion centering on increasing cooperation and visibility of the profession in Africa. One of the key points was the formation of the African regional executive.
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-africa-members-meeting-2019/
Joachim Cuthbert Mumba IFSW Africa IFSW Africa Region International Social Work Conference 2019 Olu Jacob Joseph Kayinga Nasow Nigeria NIGERIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS (NASOWS) Nigeria Association of Social Workers - NASoW Mohamed Suzane Camara Joseph Kayinga
National Association of Social workers In DR Congo/ NASW-Drc Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Cameroun Lola Casal Sanchez
National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu Professionnels du Développement Social-Togo Association Guinéenne Des Travailleurs Sociaux - AGTS George Mansaray Botswana National Association of Social Workers (BONASW) Ghana Association Of Social Workers - GASOW
George Mansaray Kgomotso Jomo Jongman  النقابة العامة للمهن الاجتماعية - نقابة الاجتماعيين
الجمعية المغربية للمساعدين الاجتماعيين
Instagram post 17986044418283087 #IFSWafrica2019
We have started the chain of events in Kampala with a meeting with the social work students of 17 world countries!
Dr. Noel Muridzo, IFSW Africa President, has said to the students "having young people in the Conference is a guarantee that our fighting for social justice has a continuity. IFSW nor our national associations can not develop any plan or any strategy without having students in mind"
IFSW President, Dr. Silvana Martinez has shared with students the relevance of including their voices in the next Global Agenda 2020 - 2030 and has invited them to share their vision for the future of social work through our website. 
Dr. Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General has also talked with the social work students and empathized that: " Together, through creating a common vision and shared strategies students, communities, social workers, agencies and the international profession can meet the challenges. IFSW will assist you and support you in the journey you take in your countries for development and the realization of confident and strong communities and socieities"
Many thanks to Byamukama Michael, President of the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu for facilitating this workshop and to all countries that contribute to the discussions.
Instagram post 18061178350196875 #IFSWafrica2019
We start the day with full of energy and excitement preparing our participation in the different events organized by our members in Africa! 
We look forward to the activities and events of the next days!
http://www.ifswafricaconference.org/
Instagram post 17933490715315952 Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo join IFSW
The IFSW Secretariat has a great pleasure to announce that we have three new members organizations in two new countries!
The following organizations have had their applications for Full IFSW Membership approved by a postal ballot of IFSW members:  The Association of Social Development Professionals in Togo  National Association of Social Workers in Democratic Republic Congo -NASW (Congo – Coordinating body)  National Body of Social Assistants Democratic Republic Congo (Congo – Coordinating body)  https://www.ifsw.org/congo-and-togo-join-ifsw/
Ifsw Europe IFSW Asia Pacific IFSW Africa Jan Christianson Wood Kathy Wehrmann
Instagram post 17889811324423315 #CalgarySWSD2020 IFSW International Conference
Submit your abstract!
Instagram post 17865813682520344 IFSW Latin America & Caribbean statement on the repression and violation of human rights in Chile
The Chile Association of Social Workers, 
Colegio de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores Sociales de Chile states "As social workers, we reject the repression and violation of the right to expression that has caused deaths and injuries to people who claim a dignified life. 
The situation in Chile is a direct consequence of the inequality generated by neoliberal policies"
#HumanRigths #EthicalPrinciples #SocialJustice
https://www.ifsw.org/pronunciamiento-region-alc-sobre-situacion-de-chile/
Instagram post 18109864879040468 #NationalSocialWorkDay in El Salvador!
@IFSW joins our colleagues in El Salvador on their celebrations to highlight the social work’s professions contributions to society and to be a part of an on-going dialogue with partners as to how social challenges can be responded to. https://t.co/w794KQWkgX
Instagram post 18109824832036892 IFSW EX-PRESIDENT CROWNED A CHIEF IN SIERRA LEONE
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-ex-president-crowned-a-chief-in-sierra-leone/
The IFSW President from 2014 to 2018 Ruth Stark was crowned chief of the Matheng section of the Lokomasama chiefdom, Portloko district, Northwest Sierra Leone on the 18th of October. With the title, Ruth Stark was also given a new name: Ya – Bomposseh Kunk Bana the third.
George Mansaray, President of the Social Workers Association of Sierra Leone said: “Ruth Stark now Chief Ya- Bomposseh Kunk Bana the third, is known across communities in Sierra Leone for her selflessness in promoting global social work, bringing to light the power of communities using indigenous knowledge to transform their lives and her exemplary modelling of social work
Instagram post 17861768563544554 #CalgarySWSD2020
Less than 2 weeks to submit your contribution to IFSW International Social Work Conference, Calgary 15 - 18, 2020!
Make sure to submit your abstract before 1sth Nov! #SWSD2018 Please share
We have designed different ways to share, learn and participate! Choose the one that suits you! 
Panel Discussions; Ten Minute Talks; Indigenous-led Exchanges; workshops, concurrent sessions; main stage 
https://swsd2020.com
Instagram post 18024187720241415 #SocialWorkersStrengthenSociety
Great billboard of our social work colleagues from NASW Pennsylvania!
Social workers make a unique, professional and critical contribution to society. They facilitate sustainable social outcomes that enable people and their communities to reach their potential for this and future generations, Art 4. IFSW Constitution
Instagram post 17845212517705075 #IFSWisProfessionalSocialWork
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers, Nasow Nigeria, has called on the government to enact anti-sexual harassment policies in order to reduce demands for sex in return of grades, admissions, employments and promotions in higher institutions, ministries and agencies across the country.
Instagram post 18081971179125771 Ifsw Statement on the situation un Ecuador
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IFSW supports the indigenous-led peaceful protest in Ecuador and encourages international solidarity that resists the IMF austerity mandates. It is people’s right to protest and resist their livelihoods, country and futures being dismantled. As social workers, we encourage immediate dialogue between the Ecuadorian government and the indigenous peoples, protestors and social movements.
Instagram post 17851126477627307 On Mental Health Day, @ifswglobal calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries, 
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Instagram post 17859337714540065 Closing orphanages isn’t enough': the centres supporting children and families in Uganda  Social workers are developing services that address underlying poverty and help reintegrate children back to a loving family environment
Instagram post 17942111641307791 IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD HABITAT DAY
As the world marks World Habitat Day, International Federation of Social Workers, representing over 3 Million Social Workers in over 128 member countries joins the global community in celebrating this day. Three years after the adoption of the New Urban Agenda this day marks a new shared vision for a better and more sustainable future in which all people – regardless of their economic or social status – have equal rights and access to the benefits and opportunities that towns and cities can offer.
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https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-world-habitat-day/
Priska Fleischlin FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Jan Christianson Wood IFSW Asia Pacific Ifsw Europe Ifsw Europe
Instagram post 17844091972697129 #IFSWIndigenousCommittee builds a framework for the future
The Indigenous Committee of IFSW today concluded three days of intensive meetings in which they say important work has been done on starting to build a framework that will ensure Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing will be incorporated into the International Federation of Social Workers and the global profession going forward.
Silvana Martinez Rory Truell Robyn Corrigan  Janestic Twikirize #LindaFord  #MargarethaUttjek #JennyLinares #HazelBerg  #ShannonPakura Ifsw Europe IFSW Asia Pacific Ifsw Europe Jan Christianson Wood Lola Casal Sanchez FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Anzasw Voice
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-indigenous-committee-builds-framework-for-the-future/
Instagram post 18054116842194821 #IFSWap2k10 #APSWD2019
The members from @IFSW Asian Pacific have held their Regional Delegates Meeting in Bangalore. 
The whole event is full of optimism for international sharing and support to advance the social work role in facilitating and shaping solidarity within and between all societies. 
On the agenda is Human Rights Strategies, Humanitarian needs that follow disasters of all types,  Partnership Development, Region’s Indigenous and Local Knowledge, Advocacy Campaigns, and Strengthening the Profession Regionally and Globally. 
There will be elections for Regional Treasurer and Interim Secretary 
We wish all Asia-Pacific representative a successful and fruitful meeting!
Instagram post 18001420258260129 #SocialWork #ClimaticCrisis
Social Workers Worldwide Declare: The Climate Crisis is an Emergency
https://t.co/E4B48IT4Em
Instagram post 18070532062136141 #FridayClimateStrike #20September  The IFSW #ClimateJusticeProgram encourages everyone to join with their local communities to participate in the international, youth-led “Climate Strike” movement.  Meredith Powers Program Director CJP, said, "On September 20, young people and adults will strike to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. #climatestrike! Social work profession is taking leadership on the ethical responsibility to act for immediate climate justice  IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commented, 'As professionals working in communities throughout the world the social work profession has an important role to play in supporting people to understand and take action on climate change. Climate justice is now a mainstream social work issue
Instagram post 17939838478307207 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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