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What sort of world do we want to create? United Nations launches global consultation website
Voices for development conference
The National Association of Social Workers – South Africa, in association with the International Federation for Social Workers will be hosting The Voices for Development …
Read more“Austerity is Devastating for the World’s Poorest” says the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Magdalena Sepúlveda, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights strongly opposes austerity measures being taken by several governments. In an interview with …
Read moreEU supports development plan that aims for poverty reduction through sustainable growth
The content of the post-MDG agreement is beginning to take shape as world-wide negotiations continue and countries prepare for the big decisions in 2014. The …
Read moreMillennium Development Goals – what next? A conversation with Helen Clark (UNDP)
Helen Clark, Administrator (Chief Executive) of the United Nations Development Programme and Chair of the UN Development Group, one of the most senior UN officials …
Read moreRegistration open for the conference “Global Health and Well-Being”
Registration for the conference “Global Health and Well-Being: The Social Work Response” at the New York University is now open. One of the keynote speakers …
Read moreIFSW Statement on state legislation 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 moreInternational Social Work – The Journal – Call for Papers
Call for Papers for a Special Edition on The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development to be distributed at the Joint World Congress …
Read moreTanzania: New Social Work Curriculum introduced
The Tanzania Emerging Social Workers Education Programme (TESWEP) has started to introduce a new teaching curriculum of social work programmes in order to implement a …
Read moreChildren 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. …
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