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News Topic: Health, Social Work

Social workers across the world experience chronically difficult working conditions, says new global research

October 24, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

A three-year global comparison of the working conditions of social workers, just published in The British Journal of Social Work, finds that ‘social workers across …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’

October 23, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW in partnership with The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland are delighted to announce the publication of Social Work as a Global …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: United Nations

News Topic: Environment, IFSW, Social Work, UN

UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future

October 21, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

The UN Secretary-General’s Harmony with Nature Report, 2024 has once again highlighted the essential role of social work in driving transformative change. The report draws …

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

News, Report Topic: Disaster, IFSW, Social Work, Women

On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake

October 17, 2024 By Yoko McLennan

From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Children, IFSW, Indigenous, Women

Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa

October 10, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, UN

“The Pact is an important step forward to reinvigorate action and commitments”: IFSW’s advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future

October 8, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future (as part of the General Assembly High-Level …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: United Nations

News Topic: Children, Social Protection, Social Work

New Webinar Series Focuses on Identity Rights and Access to Justice for Children

October 8, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW is pleased to announce a series of webinars, in collaboration with the Identity Rights Working Group, aimed at addressing access to justice for children …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: United Nations

News Topic: Social Protection, Social Work

The Association of Social Workers in The Gambia Unites with Care and Prevention Foundation to Strengthen Social Services

October 7, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

Image: Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) and Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) In a significant step toward enhancing social work practices in The Gambia, The Association of Social …

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Region: Africa Language: English

News Topic: Social Protection, Social Work

L’Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Gambie S’unit à la Fondation Care and Prevention pour Renforcer les Services Sociaux

October 7, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

Image : Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) et Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) Dans une démarche importante visant à améliorer les pratiques du travail social en Gambie, l’Association …

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Region: Africa Language: French

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 October 2024

September 27, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

Book Launch: Social Work as a Global Profession (online)

September 26, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and Learning, on Wednesday, …

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Region: Global Language: English

Statement Topic: Children, Indigenous

Orange Shirt Day – Where do we go from here?

September 26, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

A statement from the IFSW Indigenous Commission: Orange Shirt Day commemorates the many Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and placed …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Indigenous Commission

News, Report Topic: Conference, IFSW, Social Work

International Workshop and International Conference Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka

September 26, 2024 By Yoko McLennan

  The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) organized an international workshop with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) on social policy …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

Interview, News Topic: Conflict, IFSW

It was harrowing being a social worker in Gaza before, but now….

September 25, 2024 By Rory Truell

Mohammed Al-Sharif talked with IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell on his life in Gaza today: More than 11 years ago I quoted Mohammed Al-Sharif, a social …

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Keywords: Palestine Region: Asia and Pacific, Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

24 September: Social Work Histories of Complicity and Resistance (online)

September 19, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

The Social Work History Network (UK) and the Social Welfare History Group (USA) are pleased to announce an upcoming online event on 24 September 2024, …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Education

News Topic: Social Work

International Study Exchange Seminar Series aims to foster cross-cultural knowledge exchange

September 18, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

Report Topic: Social Work

Alarming Gaps Revealed in Romania’s Social Service Workforce Census

September 18, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

A new Social Service Workforce Census, the first of its kind in Romania, reveals significant challenges in the country’s social services sector. Conducted by the …

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Region: Europe Language: English

Topic: IFSW

Swiss Association of Social Workers focuses on People’s Charter

September 17, 2024 By Rory Truell

AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise …

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Language: English

News Topic: Ethics, Social Work

Indonesia: Over 125 Social Workers Take Professional Oath – Commitment to Quality Service

September 16, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia. Held at the Cimahi City Hall Auditorium, more than 100 social workers …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Education, IFSW

Global Standards for Education in Social Work Now Available in Indonesian

September 10, 2024 By Pascal Rudin

IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English Commission: Education

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