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Children and young people call for an end to violence in custody
The European project on Ending Violence against Children in Custody has published its first report. This project was coordinated by Children Rights Alliance for England …
Read moreCall for Papers for a Special Edition of International Social Work Journal
International Social Work – The Journal Call for Papers for a Special Edition on The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development to be …
Read morePoster for World Social Work Day 2013
IFSW invites social workers all over the world to celebrate World Social Work Day this year on the 19th of March 2013 under the banner …
Read moreIFSW President Gary Bailey to be awarded Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa
IFSW is pleased to announce that the University of Connecticut will honor President Gary Bailey for his tireless commitment to social work with the award …
Read moreNew Draft Global Definition of Social Work for your feedback
IFSW has been collaborating with the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) to update the Global Definition of Social Work. Please find the …
Read moreEast African Young Carers Forum in Nairobi, Kenya: “Determined to achieve and shine”
Around 75 young carers from across East Africa gathered in Nairobi on Friday 7 December for the first young carers’ regional forum aimed at giving …
Read moreSocial Work Action in Spain
President of the Spanish Council of Social Workers, Ana Lima, with IFSW Policy and Communications Officer René Schegg René Schegg, IFSW Policy and Communications …
Read moreIFSW supports Kyoto extension
On these days World leaders are gathering in Doha for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. There are many expectations of this conference …
Read moreFrontline social workers in Gaza: ‘We want only peace’
Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, talks with colleagues in Gaza and the West Bank during the eight-day military offensive. …
Read moreIFSW Statement on Discrimination in Uganda and Other Countries Discriminating Against LGBT People
Recognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation …
Read moreCharter of Rights for Social Workers
The Charter of Rights summarises the support that social workers require to practise safely and secure the best possible outcomes for those using their services. …
Read moreCreating an effective and ethical environment for social work in child protection
The government in England is proposing a radical change in the arrangements for coordinating the different agencies and professional groups involved in child protection. A …
Read moreIFSW makes statement to the UN on the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls
The following statement has been submitted by the International Federation of Social Workers to the United Nations on occasion of the 57th Session of the …
Read moreSocial Work Is (DVD)
SOCIAL WORK IS – DVD – IFSW Europe e.V. from Joana Domingues on Vimeo. The DVD highlights the contribution that social workers make to …
Read moreHow are Portugal’s cuts affecting social workers?
Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, is visiting social workers in countries imposing austerity measures. He reports on a visit to …
Read moreSocial workers find it difficult to challenge unsafe practice in the UK
Many social workers and care professionals in the United Kingdom are reluctant to come forward when they witness unsafe practices, because they fear how their …
Read moreGrowing number of countries prohibiting corporal punishment of children
IFSW as an active member of the Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children is delighted to announce the Albanian government’s decision to join other countries …
Read moreIFSW and NGOs successful in supporting the UN to adopt Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights
For the first time global policy guidelines focusing specifically on the human rights of people living in poverty have been developed. The Guidelines are intended …
Read moreWorld Disasters Report 2012 – Focus on forced migration and displacement
The 2012 World Disasters Report was launched in London on Thursday 18 October 2012, published by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent. IFSW was …
Read moreTanzanian government supports social workers campaign for a Social Work Bill
The Minister of Health for Tanzania in East Africa has said that social work has an essential role to play in creating meaningful change in …
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