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Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation: A UK Perspective
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is an internationally known form of abuse of female children and young people. In addition to the pain when carried out, …
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Social Work with Sex Offenders: Making a difference
Introduction This is definitely a worthwhile book for qualified social workers and students interested in any practice related to sexual offending, whether it is engaging …
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Global problems, local solutions – the role of social workers: Lessons from Africa
By Ruth Stark, IFSW President International social work transcends national borders. The roots of the issues we face globally are embedded in local issues for …
Read moreSocial Work and the Terror Attacks in Spain
Ana Lima, IFSW European Regional President and President of the Spanish Council for Social Work said today: “Social Work is committed to PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE, …
Read moreVacancy: English to French Translations for International Social Work
International Social Work is a peer reviewed journal designed to extend knowledge and promote communication in the fields of social development, social welfare and human …
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Social Workers in Aotearoa / New Zealand Take Action
Inspired by the British Association of Social Work’s march against austerity, social workers from Aotearoa / New Zealand have planned a march starting on the …
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IFSW Latin American & Caribbean and African Regional Conferences
Last week the IFSW Regional Latin American conference was held in Costa Rica with the theme:‘Social Work: Resistances and Proposals in the Face of Economic, …
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IFSW Secretary-General and LAC Regional President Visit Cuba
Silvana Martinez with a member of Casa del Abuelo IFSW Latin American and Caribbean Regional President Silvana Martinez, and Secretary-General Rory Truell attended the …
Read moreIFSW Europe Regional Conference, Iceland
More than 550 participants from 37 countries gathered in Reykjavík at the end May 2017 to participate in the IFSW European Conference. The theme of …
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Call for papers is now live for the 2018 World Conference for Social Work and Social Development.
Click here for information on submitting your abstract to the SWSD2018 Conference.
Read morePromoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 2: Call for Chapter Proposals
Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability: A Workbook for Global Social Workers and Educators, Volume 2 CALL FOR WORKBOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS Call for Workbook Chapter Proposals …
Read moreElections For the Guinean Association of Social Workers Application for IFSW Membership
Dear IFSW members thank you for responding to our communication on The Guinean Association of Social Workers application for IFSW membership. Please find below the …
Read moreGrenfell Tower Fire and Inequality: Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission
Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission By Nigel Hall IFSW and its Human Rights Commission wish to express their condolences and concern following the 14 …
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Yemen Social Worker’s Provide Support for Children Affected by War
Earlier this year IFSW was able to provide US$1000.00 to the General Union of Yemeni Social and Psychosocial Workers to provide training for social workers …
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2017 IFSW European Conference in Iceland “A great success in building the unity and focus of the profession”
IFSW Europe held is biannual regional conference in Iceland at the end of last month with the theme: Marginalization and Social Work in Changing Society. …
Read moreLondon attack victim Christine Archibald leaves a legacy for social workers
As a social worker, she worked to build inclusive communities. Her dedication is a reminder that economic health is only achievable with social health Christine …
Read moreSlovakia and El Salvador join IFSW
The IFSW Secretariat has the great pleasure to announce that we have two new members! The Slovak Chamber of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants, …
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Representative from the Iranian Association of Social Workers visits IFSW Secretariat
Hamed Olamaee head of international affairs of Iran Association of Social Workers meet with IFSW Secretary General, Rory Truell at the IFSW office in Switzerland …
Read moreIFSW Europe Statements
IFSW Europe Resolution on the Role of Social Workers in Age Determination of Unaccompanied Children (release on 31st May 2017) A multi-disciplinary consensus on Mental …
Read moreIGNORING THE RIGHTS OF CHILD MIGRANTS INCREASES RISKS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FOR EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
The number of child migrants entering Europe on their own is higher than ever before; almost 90,000 unaccompanied children sought asylum in the European Union …
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