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Integrating human development and environmental sustainability in a new global agenda
A new report from the Overseas Development Institute in London explores how the two goals of fighting poverty and ensuring environmental sustainability can be combined …
Read moreNepal School of Social Work Celebrates World Social Work Day 2013
Nepal School of Social work has celebrated World Social Work day on 19th March 2013 with the global theme of “Promoting social and economic equalities” …
Read moreRory Truell’s World Social Work Day message: unequal, fluctuating societies and weak communities undermine health, wellbeing and positive futures
Rory Truell, Secretary General of the International Federation of Social Workers, writing on World Social Work Day 2013 in The Guardian newspaper, argues that ‘people …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in Jamaica
Watch the WSWD 2013 video from Eva Ford, the President of the Jamaican Association of Social Workers.
Read moreWorld Social Work Day: It’s time to re-engage with communities
Social work could be key in helping communities to support themselves – suggests David Brindle, Social Policy Editor of The Guardian in London, in an article …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day: Social work is a good preparation for Parliament
The Palace of Westminster (the UK Parliament) may seem remote from frontline social work but, as three British MPs – and qualified social workers – …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in European schools of social work
World Social Work Day in Jordan
Staff and students at Al-Balqa Applied University Princess Rahma University College Social Work Department joined with local community centres to participate in events to mark …
Read moreSocial Workers from Austerity Affected Countries Deliver Message to the European Union on World Social Work Day
Social workers from austerity affected countries in front of the European Commission’s building Members of The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) from Spain, Portugal, …
Read moreMensaje de la Presidenta Regional por Latino América y el Caribe en ocasión del Día Mundial del Trabajo Social
Message from Regional President for Africa on World Social Work Day 2013
Gary Bailey, President of IFSW shares his 2013 World Social Work Day Message
Message from European President on World Social Work Day 2013
Why it is good to be a social worker – WSWD 2013
Visit The Guardian newspaper website to see comments on World Social Work Day 2013 from social work leaders around the world. Social workers from Australia, …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in the United Kingdom
There are many activities happening in the United Kingdom on World Social Work Day – 19 March 2013. The British Association of Social Workers is …
Read morePublishers recognise World Social Work Day with free access to articles
Two major social work publishers are making special offers as their contribution to world Social Work Day. In celebration of World Social Work Day on …
Read moreNew Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of Social Workers (USA)
The National Association of Social Workers (USA) has announced that Anthony “Angelo” McClain has been named as its new Chief Executive Officer and will lead …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in Bosnia Herzegovina
60 students and professionals gathered at the Department of Social Work, University of Sarajevo, on Friday 15 March 2013, joined by the staff from the …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day – Video by President of IASSW
Social Work Month in the United States of America
North America celebrates Social Work Month in March every year. World Social Work Day takes place during this period. The National Association of Social Workers (USA) …
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