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Responding to Nature’s Call for Change: A statement on the role of social work in the context of catastrophic weather traumatising communities around the world
Over the last days we have witnessed devastating floods in many countries around the world. This has resulted in significant loss of life and the …
Read moreIFSW Stands in Support of Pro-Peace Students in Universities Across the USA
The Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, expresses its steadfast support for the social work students and staff who have courageously participated …
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Report on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social …
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Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March …
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CALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish …
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CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the …
Read moreIFSW Announces New Members and New Executive Committee
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) held its General Meeting on April 1st and 2nd, 2024. During this meeting, the representatives of member organizations …
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Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates Success in Panama!
Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates! The Joint Social Work & Social Development (SWSD2024) Panama conference concluded on a high note, today 7th April …
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IFSW at 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
IFSW is proud to share the details of the parallel event for the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, titled Transformative Gender-Responsive …
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Joint SWSD2024 Panama conference starts
The joint SWSD2024 Panama conference: Respecting diversity through joint social action. The Social Work & Social Development (SWSD) 2024 conference commenced on 4th April 2024 …
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IFSW CPD: Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the OHCHR
The IFSW through its commissions have planned for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Professional Social Workers (CPD): Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN …
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IFSW Europe elects Dr Ruth Allen as new president
IFSW Europe is delighted to announce the election of Dr Ruth Allen as the new regional president. Ruth Allen succeeds outgoing president Ana Radulescu. With …
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The renovation project in Svancek is completed
In a remarkable display of collaborative effort and dedication to community welfare, a significant renovation project has been completed in Svancek. Led by a coalition …
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The Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists Statement on the Suspension of a Social Worker who Advocated Against the Gaza Invasion
Issued by IFSW member the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists “The colonialist Israeli colonialism continues its aggression against our Palestinian people in the …
Read moreIFSW CPD on Collaborating with the UN’s Human Rights Mechanisms
The IFSW present a CPD striving to provide specific guiding information for colleagues to work with the various human rights instruments of the United Nations. …
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IFSW Europe implements sustainable small-scale farming initiative in the new renovated social centres in Ukraine
In its commitment to promoting eco-wisdom and bolstering sustainability and community engagement, IFSW Europe has introduced a initiative within social centers across Ukraine: small-scale farming. …
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Reminder: Your chance to take part in the biggest global study of challenging working conditions of social workers
All social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open …
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New Special Issue Published on the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development
A special issue of Practice. Social Work in Action dedicated to the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development has just been released. The …
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Goma Refugee Camp Project Update
Goma Refugee Camp Project Update: Training Complete, Construction Begins GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A project aimed at supporting displaced people in Goma has …
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CELEBRATING SOCIAL WORK ACROSS AFRICA: PROMOTING EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
Dear fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, the 19th of March, 2024, as we commemorate the World Social Work Day, let us celebrate the remarkable …
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