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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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President IFSW Europe, Ana Lima, welcome speech at European Conference of Social Work
I would like to welcome the authorities who accompany us. I would also like to welcome the colleagues with whom I share a profession and …
Read moreGeneral Assembly Social Platform, Brussels
Ana Lima has attended in representation of IFSW Europe to the General Assembly of the members of the European Social Platform of NGOs, an European …
Read moreUK Social Workers Organise for Next Month’s General Elections
The British Association of Social Worker has produced a manifesto of what they want from a new government following next month’s elections. “Fulfilling our manifesto …
Read moreGERENAL ASSAMBLEY SOCIAL PLAFORM / BRUSSELS
General Assembly of the Social Platform, in L42 (Centre for events and congresses), Brussels, 27th of April 2017. Ana Lima has attended in representation of …
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Archival visit to Germany
The German Association of Social Workers are working on their archival history. During May 2017 the Association invited IFSW’s Official Archivist Fiona Robertson and Nigel …
Read moreNew IFSW Vice President for Europe
Ana Radulescu Ana Radulescu has been successfully nominated to the position of Vice President Europe by ASproAS an IFSW member in Romania. IFSW President Ruth Stark …
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Social Workers March Against Austerity!
IFSW fully endorses the initiative of the British Association of Social Workers to highlight the serious consequences of austerity in the UK and internationally. A …
Read moreIFSW Europe Regional Conference – Denifity program
IFSW Regional Europe Conference on Marginalization in Social work in a changing society, has presented the final program of workshops and presentations with almost 100 …
Read moreSocial Science Department – Bethlehem University Scientific Meeting On Special Policies To Protect Children
Report on the meeting
Read more2017 Postal Elections For Slovakia and El Salvador
Dear IFSW members thank you for responding to our communication on these two applications for IFSW membership. Please find below the application forms and supporting documents …
Read moreWhy social workers are marching 100 miles in protest against austerity
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW), along with people who use social services, have organised a march from Birmingham to Liverpool to call for an …
Read moreIFSW Europe President, Ana Lima, on WSW Day at the UN – Geneve
Our President, Ana Lima-Fernandez, together with Rory Truell, General secretary of IFSW celebrated WSW Day 2017 participating in the event on Social Work and Sustainable …
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World Social Work Day 2017 A Massive Success
World Social Work Day 2017 has been a major success with social workers holding events and taking actions in all parts of the globe. Click …
Read moreMOU between PUSWP Palestine and FO Norway
A memorandum of understanding was signed between PUSWP Palestine and FO Norway. Memorandum of understanding
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