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News Topic: Poverty, Social Work

Social Workers in Iceland spread out against Poverty

October 19, 2018 By Lola Casal

On October 17, the International Day against Poverty social workers in Iceland ran and organised an spread out in the street to make awareness of poverty …

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Region: Europe, Global Language: English

News, Statement Topic: IFSW

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2018 By Rory Truell

Statement Issued by IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell and President, Silvana Martinez Today the United Nations and world highlight the International Day for the Eradication of …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights, Social Work

Pronunciamiento y llamado a la movilización de las y los profesionales del trabajo social en América Latina y el Caribe

October 11, 2018 By Rory Truell

La Región de América Latina y del Caribe de la Federación  Internacional de Trabajo Social y el Comité Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Asociaciones de Trabajo …

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Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News, Statement Topic: Human Rights, Social Work

Social Work Responds to Authoritarianism

October 11, 2018 By Rory Truell

(photo: Philippine Army chief General Rolando Bautista now Secretary of Social Welfare) A statement issued by Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, and Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

IFSW European President Ana Lima appointed as Secretary of State for Social Services in Spain

October 4, 2018 By Rory Truell

(Photo: Ana Lima in red with the IFSW Executive at the United Nations headquarters in New York 2018) Ana Lima the IFSW European President has …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News, Statement Topic: Human Rights, Social Work

International Day of Peace 21st September: Acknowledging the Social Work Contributions

September 21, 2018 By Rory Truell

A Statement by Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General Today is the International Day of Peace with the 2018 theme: The Right to Peace. The modern international …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Representative to the UN Criticises Medicalisation of Social Problems

September 20, 2018 By Pascal Rudin

Pascal Rudin is currently undertaking research in the field of Psychiatric Social Work in Bengaluru, India. This is where the TV shooting took place According …

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Region: Europe, Global Language: English Commission: United Nations

News, Statement Topic: Conflict, Human Rights, IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work

IFSW African Region Issues Statement on Human Rights Violations in Cameroon

September 19, 2018 By Rory Truell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 CONTACT:  Joachim Mumba IFSW Vice President African Region GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE CAMEROON We the Social Workers …

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Region: Africa Language: English Commission: Human Rights

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Launches Consultation Process on the Global Agenda 2020 to 2030

September 14, 2018 By Rory Truell

The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development started in 2010 when 3000 social work representatives and social development professionals came together to set …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conference

The 2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference Announced

September 6, 2018 By Rory Truell

  The 2019 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference will be held in Bangalore, India next year on September 18th to 20th. A pre-conference seminar will also be …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

IFSW Selects New Human Rights Commissioner

August 29, 2018 By Rory Truell

Colleen Lundy, Professor Emeritus from the School of Social Work at Carleton University, Canada has been appointed to head the IFSW Human Rights Commission. Dr Lundy …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Human Rights

News Topic: Children, Human Rights, IFSW, Migration, Social Work

Texas social workers act against the separation of immigrant families

August 10, 2018 By Rory Truell

 The Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has formed partnerships with legal and civil rights organizations to provide a range of support services …

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Region: North America Language: English

News Topic: Conflict, Human Rights, Social Work, UN

Palestinian Social Workers Oppose Cuts to UNRWA

August 5, 2018 By Rory Truell

Statement by Palestinian union for social workers and psychologists Palestinian union for social workers and psychologists is following closely the hard and harmful decision that …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

Policy Topic: Ethics, Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work

Declaración Global de los Principios Éticos del Trabajo Social

August 2, 2018 By Lola Casal

Traducción: Lola Casal-Sánchez Declaración Global de Principios Éticos del Trabajo Social Esta Declaración de Principios Éticos (de aquí en adelante referida como la Declaración) sirve …

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Keywords: Declaración Principios Éticos Region: Global Language: Spanish Commission: Ethical Standards

News Topic: Disaster, Social Work

MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA IFSW A LA ASOCIACIÓN HELÉNICA DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES

July 28, 2018 By Rory Truell

A los Miembros de la Asociación Helénica de Trabajadores Sociales: Como Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales quiero manifestar a ustedes mi más …

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Region: Europe Language: Spanish

News Topic: Disaster, Social Work

Message from IFSW President to Hellenic Association of Social Workers

July 28, 2018 By Rory Truell

To Members of Hellenic Association of Social Workers: As President of the International Federation of Social Workers, I want to express to you my sincerest …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: UN

IFSW at the United Nations High Level Political Forum 2018

July 25, 2018 By Pascal Rudin

Dr Sebastian Cordoba represented IFSW at the United Nations’ High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in July, advocating for greater government action and …

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Keywords: UN SDG, united nations Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Launch of Major Global Report on Social Work and Social Development

July 4, 2018 By Pascal Rudin

Dublin, Ireland Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability – Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: Third Report A major report on the practice of …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

70 country-level members participate in the 2018 IFSW General Meeting

July 3, 2018 By Pascal Rudin

The 2018 IFSW General Meeting recorded the highest level of participation with 70 countries registered to vote. IFSW Secretary General Dr Rory Truell said: “It …

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Keywords: social justice, social work development Region: Global Language: English

Policy Topic: Ethics, Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work

Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles

July 2, 2018 By Form & Function

Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles:  This Statement of Ethical Principles (hereafter referred to as the Statement) serves as an overarching framework for social …

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Keywords: Statement of Ethical Principles Region: Global Language: English Commission: Ethical Standards

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