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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Today, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, social workers all over Europe are active in public to raise the awareness regarding the …
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Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la situación en Ecuador
El gobierno de Ecuador ha aceptado los términos y condiciones exigidos por el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) a cambio de apoyo financiero. Click here to …
Read moreIFSW Statement on the Situation in Ecuador
Pincha aquí para leer la versión en español The Ecuador government has accepted the terms and conditions demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in …
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Survey regarding the salaries of social workers in Europe
Survey on salaries of social workers in Europe Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions, kindly asks you to complete a short …
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‘Closing orphanages isn’t enough’: the centres supporting children and families in Uganda
Leading up to the 2019 IFSW African Regional Conference in Uganda, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell made a pre-conference visit to Kampala and has published …
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On World Mental Health Day IFSW calls for the Transformation of Mental Health Services
On Mental Health Day, IFSW calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries, MHS are designed around symptoms …
Read moreIFSW European Human Rights Commission survey on Human Right in Social Work practice
The IFSW European Human Rights Representative, Marcin Boryczko, invites social workers in Europe to take part in this survey on the significance and Human Rights …
Read moreCALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO HOST IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2023
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2023 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to …
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IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD HABITAT DAY
As the world marks World Habitat Day, International Federation of Social Workers, representing over 3 Million Social Workers in over 128 member countries joins the …
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Recommendations of the 2nd Social Platform Flagship Conference in Helsinki
https://www.socialplatform.org/news/recommendations-of-the-2nd-social-platform-flagship-conference-in-helsinki/ Following a series of panels, thematic workshops, study visits and a high-level round table with national government representatives including the current and forthcoming EU …
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IFSW Indigenous Committee Builds Framework for the Future
The International Federation of Social Workers Indigenous Committee is encouraged by SWSD2020 planning committee’s commitment to ensuring local Indigenous voices and perspectives are included. The …
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IFSW President, Dr. Silvana Martinez, meets with Dr. Alicia Kirchner, Governor of the Argentine Province of Santa Cruz
This report is writing by Dr. Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, after her Meeting with Dr. Alicia Kirchner Read the Spanish Version ALICIA KIRCHNER, GOVERNOR OF …
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First IFSW Indigenous Committee Meeting to be held next week in Calgary
The first global meeting of the IFSW Indigenous Committee will be held in Calgary on the 30th September and 1st and 2nd October. The meeting will comprise …
Read moreLa Presidenta de la FITS, Dra. Silvana Martinez se reune con la Dra. Alicia Kirchner, Gobernadora de la Provincia Argentina de Santa Cruz
Este informe está escrito por la Dra. Silvana Martínez, Presidenta de la FITS, después de su encuentro con la Gobernadora Argentina, Dra. Alicia Kirchner Read …
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INDONESIA NOW HAVE A SOCIAL WORKER LAW!
We feel the need to share this happy and exciting news. At least, the correct phrase to express our situation now is the words from …
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A social Europe is possible! The young generation of social workers are the spearhead of change!
STUDENTS DAY – IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE VIENNA 2019 Over the years, social workers in Europe have developed joint projects and services, which have increased the …
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UNE EUROPE SOCIALE EST POSSIBLE ! LA JEUNE GÉNÉRATION DE TRAVAILLEURS SOCIAUX EST LE FER DE LANCE DU CHANGEMENT !
Au fil des années, les travailleurs sociaux européens ont développé des projets et des services communs, qui ont permis d’augmenter le périmètre des ressources dont …
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Social workers worldwide declare: The Climate Crisis is an Emergency
Delegates at the Asian-Pacific Social Work Conference today joined in the global action for climate justice declaring that: The Climate Crisis in an Emergency. Comments …
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IFSW Statement on the 2019 International Day of Peace
Prepared by IFSW Secretary-General Dr. Rory Truell and endorsed by delegates from 33 countries at the 25th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2019), Bangalore, India …
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STATEMENTS ON BREXIT – British Association and Irish Association of Social Workers
STATEMENTS ON BREXIT – British Association and Irish Association of Social Workers Statement endorsed at the IFSW European Members Meeting, Vienna, 8th …
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