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New IFSW European Vice-President
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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Global Initiative to End Violence Against Children
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 …
Read moreTHE 2019 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE: SOCIAL WORK PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS AN EQUAL SOCIETY – Registrations commence 25 February 2019
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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Update from Zimbabwe and IFSW African Region
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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Acuerdo entre el Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales Región III Lima del Perú y la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y Trabajo Social
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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IFSW Human Rights Commission – Statement Regarding the Deepening Crisis and Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe
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 …
Read moreFinal Call for Abstract submission- International Conference on Change & Innovation for a Better World 31 January 2019
Please note the deadline for the abstract submission is extended to January 31 2019. Click here>> to submit a proposal.
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IFSW Secretary-General’s New Year Message
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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New Year Message from IFSW European President
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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Paraguay National Association of Social Workers Joins IFSW
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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MENSAJES DE FIN DE AÑO DEL PRESIDENTE Y SECRETARIO GENERAL DE IFSW
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 …
Read moreEnd of Year Messages from the IFSW President and Secretary-General
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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Georgian Association of social workers – The attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change
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 …
Read moreThe Mana Whānau Programme
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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La Región de América Latina y el Caribe reconoce el avance en el derecho a la educación en México
La Región de América Latina y el Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social reconoce como un hito importante para garantizar el derecho a …
Read moreAn Interview with IFSW Secretary-General on Human Rights Day
IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilS9LpzVMw&feature=youtu.be
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IFSW UN Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since the ground-breaking launch of the Declaration millions of people’s rights …
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IFSW Human Right Commission – Statement on Human Rights Day
The IFSW Human Rights Commission takes this opportunity to acknowledge the global efforts to support Human Rights. This includes significant contributions from social workers acting as volunteers, …
Read moreThe 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum
The 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum was held in Nanning on November 16th, with the theme of “Innovation, Cooperation and …
Read moreRegistrations Commence 25 February 2019- International Conference on Change and Innovation for a Better World – June 27-28 2019 -HONG KONG
Dear colleagues and friends, To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Hong Kong Social Workers Association and the Department of Social Work and Social …
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