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IFSW Historical Documents on Setting up the International Permanent Secretariat of Social Work in 1932
The current IFSW was constitutionally incorporated in 1956 in Munich, Germany. Prior to this is the period to up to 1932 that Archivist Fiona Robertson refers …
Read more2014 Nominations for Executive Positions
Profiles and Curriculum Vitae of Nominees: Global President Rodolfo Martínez nominated by IFSW member in Uruguay Ruth Stark nominated by IFSW member in the United Kingdom Treasurer …
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The Orange Tide: “Best example of social work led social-action in the world right now”
While attending the IFSW European Regional Meeting in Madrid this month, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell was interviewed by the Spanish General Council of Social Workers on some …
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Statement of IFSW Europe e.V. supporting the people of Turkey following the Coal Mine Tragedy
On 13 May 2014 an explosion occurred at a coal mine in Soma, Turkey. According to official statements this was caused by faulty electrical equipment …
Read moreSe dispara la demanda de ayudas sociales en España
En el último año el número de familias que han implorado ayuda de los servicios sociales por los recortes ha crecido un 74%. Son datos …
Read moreLos trabajadores sociales exigen a la UE que gobierne para las personas
Madrid, 16 may (EFE).- Los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa ha exigido al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el …
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Los trabajadores sociales exigen al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el mercado
Los representantes de los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa han debatido este fin de semana cómo los recortes sociales y las políticas de austeridad están afectando a …
Read moreCuts in expenditure on social services constitute false economy
Press Release from the IFSW Delegates Meeting 2014 Madrid, Spain Social workers from the length and breadth of the European Economic Area (EEA) are assembling …
Read moreIFSW Statement on the Kidnapping of Girls and Young Women in Nigeria:
The recent kidnapping of more than 300 young women in April 2014 and an additional eight girls on the 6th of May 2014 in Nigeria …
Read moreIFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell’s 1st of May 2014 Message:
On this day we honour workers: People who have formal employment, those who have informal employment, unpaid workers – often women – who work invisibly …
Read more40 years of Old IFSW Newsletters now On-line: 1962 – 2002
IFSW is very pleased to announce that 40 years of scanned newsletters are now available online to be read or downloaded by social workers and researchers globally. …
Read moreTranslations of the Proposed Global Definition of Social Work
The proposed new Global Definition of Social Work, which will be presented at the IFSW General Meeting and the IASSW General Assembly in July 2014 …
Read moreAn Open Letter to The Prime Minister of Greece on Maintaining Social Work Services
To the Honorable Prime Minister of Greece: Mr. Antonis Samaras On behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers, we are writing to you to …
Read moreApplications are invited for the post of Editorial Board Member 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 …
Read moreIFSW 2014 Executive Elections
Welcome to the IFSW page to access all the information needed to make a nomination. Click on the relevant links below: Introduction Letter (explaining timeframe and requirements) Global President (Job …
Read moreDemocracy – a Real Right or reserved for the few?
Update on the IFSW Real Rights Campaign The IFSW Human Rights Commission launched a campaign for Real Rights in June 2013. Whilst the Declaration of …
Read moreSocial Worker Takes a Stand on the Overuse of Medication
IFSW United Nations Representative and Swiss social worker Pascal Rudin has highlighted the problem of the massive increase of medications to treat ADHD in children. “Medications have …
Read moreOn World Social Work Day, Call for the Unconditional Release of Social Worker Abdulwahab Hussain
Issued by Ruth Stark, IFSW Human Rights Commissioner: In February 2011, thousands of Bahrainis took the streets to peacefully call for democracy, freedom, and political reforms …
Read moreCelebrations of 2014 World Social Work Day
Social workers all over the world celebrated 2014 World Social Work Day with the theme: Social and Economic Crises – Social Work Solutions. The day …
Read moreSocial Workers Making Contributions of Consequence
Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of The International Federations of Social Workers 2014 World Social Work Day Message. Each year World Social Work Day takes on …
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