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IFSW European Representative to IFSW Global Human Rights Commission
Respecting and enforcing human rights is an essential responsibility for every social worker. I am delighted to announce that Marcin Boryczko is our Representative to …
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Time to submit your registration for the IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE – Early Bird Registration extended to 30 June 2019!
IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE – 8.-11. September 2019 Vienna, Austria YOU HAVE 15 MORE DAYS TO REGISTER! The conference organisers extended the Early Bird …
Read moreIFSW Asia Pacific Region Newsletter – June 2019
Welcome to the IFSWAP Newsletter. Newsletter June 2019 In this edition: • Celebration of World Social Work Day 2019- Indonesia • World Social …
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WSWD 2019 in Iran
Tehran’s Mayer is handing in the plaque of the event to Dr Vaez Mahdavi- Former ministry of Labor, co-op, and Social welfare and deputy of …
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IFSW European Executive Meeting on 1st -2nd of June 2019, Vienna
The IFSW European Executive met over the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2019 in Vienna. Our thanks to our colleagues at OBDS for hosting …
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Introducing our new IFSW European Honorary Secretary
I am pleased to announce that the IFSW Europe Executive has appointed Teodora Dobre as IFSW European Honorary Secretary to fill the vacancy left by the departure of …
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IFSW Climate Justice Program Launched
On World Environment Day, 5th June, IFSW is pleased to announce the launch of the IFSW Climate Justice Program that provides education, advocacy and social …
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IFSW Europe is looking for inspiring projects of social workers to participate in the Social Platform’s ‘Made in Social Europe’ exhibition!
IFSW Europe is looking for inspiring projects of our national members to showcase how social workers organisation work on the key principles of the European …
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Social Work in Kosovo, Training on “The Role of Custodian Body”
The association of Social Work in Kosovo has organized for the first tiema a one-day training on the topic:” The Role of Custodian Body”, on …
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IFSW Represented in Conference on Dialogue of Asia Civilisations
The Conference on Dialogue of Asia Civilizations hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in May brought together 47 country leaders and representatives to discuss cooperation …
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Call for Expressions of Interest to Host the 2022 Joint World Conference
The Joint Steering Committee, representing the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation …
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Free Online Course: Caring For Children Moving Alone
All around the world, thousands of children are travelling across and between borders as unaccompanied and separated children. Different countries may respond to the needs …
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Twinning contract between AMAS Morocco and BPSW The Netherlands
The Moroccan association AMAS is still young, just like social work education in Morocco. There are lots of connections between the Netherlands and Morocco, mainly …
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Europe Day is about creating a truly inclusive and sustainable Social Europe for all
Europe Day is the name of two annual observance days, 5 May by the Council of Europe and 9 May by the European Union. Europe …
Read moreVideo highlights effort and passion of social workers around the world on WSWD
World Social Work Day 2019 has highlighted ‘Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships’. The theme has focused on people’s essential relationships with each other, their …
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International Workers Day: Solidarity and the Search for Global Social Justice
The 1st of May, International Workers Day, is a time to remember and celebrate the achievements of labour organisations and other social movements. Their sacrifices …
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Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers Condemns Terror Attacks
Statement from SLAPSW: We, as the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers, are extremely shocked by the horrific attacks perpetrated at five Christian religious …
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Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons
Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons – NATO Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19 The highest objective of social workers is …
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New developments in the global agenda and world social work conferences
IASSW, ICSW and IFSW are delighted to announce their ongoing joint commitment to the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social development and that the three …
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World Social Work Day in Armenia
March has been a very important month for all social workers in the world. The Armenian Association of Social Workers joint the social workers worldwide …
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