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News, Statement Topic: Human Rights

For Democracy, Social Justice and The End of International Manipulation in Venezuela

February 3, 2019 By Rory Truell

IFSW calls for a stop to the international escalation of political conflict in Venezuela and recognition that the immediate solution lies with the Venezuelan people, …

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Region: Global, Latin America & Caribbean Language: English Commission: Human Rights

Policy Topic: Children, Human Rights, Migration, Social Work

Policy and Guiding Principles for International Social Work assessment of children

February 1, 2019 By Pascal Rudin

Approved by the IFSW Executive 2019 Definitions ‘Home’ social worker – the social worker in the place where the request for an assessment has been …

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Region: Global Language: English

Policy Topic: Environment, Ethics, Social Work

Policy for Socially Just, Fair and Sustainable World Trade Agreements

February 1, 2019 By Pascal Rudin

Approved by the IFSW Executive Policy IFSW promotes the need for international trade agreements to be socially just, fair and sustainable as measured against the …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Social Workers in Korea rose up to solve the budget crisis of the local children’s centres

February 1, 2019 By Rory Truell

Submitted by the Korea Association of Social Workers In Korea, the national budget is fixed by the National Assembly every fall. From fall 2018, the …

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Keywords: Korea Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia

January 28, 2019 By Sonja Nissen

  International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: Conference, Social Work

I International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia

First International Social Work Congress in Siberia

January 28, 2019 By Lola Casal

The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in the West Siberian city Kemerovo. The title of the Congress is …

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Keywords: I International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

New IFSW European Vice-President

January 24, 2019 By Rory Truell

  John Brennan from the Irish Association of Social Workers is the new IFSW European Vice-President. Mr Brennan has been an active member of IFSW …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Global Initiative to End Violence Against Children

January 24, 2019 By Rory Truell

The Global Initiative to End all Corporal Punishment of Children has released a report showing which states worldwide have prohibited all corporal punishment against children and the …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

THE 2019 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE: SOCIAL WORK PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS AN EQUAL SOCIETY – Registrations commence 25 February 2019

January 24, 2019 By Sonja Nissen

The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference (2019) will be held at Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, between 18th and 20th of September 2019. A …

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News, Statement Topic: Human Rights

Update from Zimbabwe and IFSW African Region

January 22, 2019 By Rory Truell

The crisis of human rights in Zimbabwe continues with the suppression of protests leading to widespread arrests, bloodshed and death. Commenting from Harare in Zimbabwe, …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Human Rights

News Topic: Education

Acuerdo entre el Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales Región III Lima del Perú y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo Social

January 21, 2019 By Lola Casal

El Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales del Perú, Región II Lima, dentro del Marco de las Actas Acuerdo firmadas con la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo …

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Keywords: Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales Región III Lima del Perú Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: Spanish Commission: Education

News, Statement Topic: IFSW

IFSW Human Rights Commission – Statement Regarding the Deepening Crisis and Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe

January 18, 2019 By Rory Truell

There is an unfolding and deepening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. A rapidly declining economy has resulted in food and fuel shortages across the country. There …

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Region: Global Language: English Commission: Human Rights

News Topic: IFSW

Final Call for Abstract submission- International Conference on Change & Innovation for a Better World 31 January 2019

January 18, 2019 By Sonja Nissen

Please note the deadline for the abstract submission is extended to January 31 2019. Click here>> to submit a proposal.  

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Region: Asia and Pacific Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Secretary-General’s New Year Message

December 31, 2018 By Rory Truell

Happy New Year for 2019 I want to thank and acknowledge social workers globally for the profession’s successes throughout 2018. The beginning of the year …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

New Year Message from IFSW European President

December 31, 2018 By Rory Truell

Dear social workers all over Europe! Today, as you all gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New …

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Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Paraguay National Association of Social Workers Joins IFSW

December 24, 2018 By Rory Truell

The Paraguayan Association of Social Workers have been admitted into Full Membership of IFSW after a postal ballot by IFSW members. The PASW was founded …

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Region: Latin America & Caribbean Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

MENSAJES DE FIN DE AÑO DEL PRESIDENTE Y SECRETARIO GENERAL DE IFSW

December 23, 2018 By Rory Truell

De la Presidenta de la FITS: Estamos llegando al final de este 2018. Ha sido un año histórico y muy importante para cada uno de …

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Region: Global Language: Spanish

News Topic: IFSW

End of Year Messages from the IFSW President and Secretary-General

December 22, 2018 By Rory Truell

From the IFSW President: We are reaching the end of 2018. It has been a very important year for each one of us and for …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Education

Georgian Association of social workers – The attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change

December 18, 2018 By Lola Casal

Exploring the attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change – The Georgian Association of social workers Abstract Through a multi-case study, this research …

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Keywords: Georgia, social work Region: Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW, Social Work

The Mana Whānau Programme

December 14, 2018 By Rory Truell

Social worker Sher Gestro, Service leader at Lifewise Family Services in Auckland New Zealand talks about ‘Mana Whānau’ – a social work programme that works …

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Region: Asia and Pacific, Global Language: English

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