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IFSW Website Redevelopment
IFSW will be redeveloping its website. If any IFSW members would like to recommend a website developer, please forward them this message for information on …
Read moreCommonwealth Organisation for Social Work Represented at Youth Ministers Meeting in Uganda
In July members of the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work, an organisation affiliated with IFSW, met with Commonwealth Youth Ministers in Uganda. See their report …
Read more2020 World Social Work Conference, The Global Social Work Agenda: The Next Ten Years
The city of Calgary in Canada has been chosen by IFSW as the venue for the 2020 World Social Work Conference. The theme of the …
Read moreHigh Level Political Forum 2017, United Nations, New York Workshop to promote Social Workers Role for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Members of IFSW Representative to the UN in New York and Geneva organized a Workshop which took place during the High Level Political Forum at …
Read moreSocial Services for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees in Vienna
Written by Mag. Josef Hiebl, DSP – Translation by Dunja Gharwal, MA Introduction: Every year more than ten thousand children from the war regions of …
Read moreWhat is the potential of global social work solidarity to change the world?
By Ruth Stark, IFSW President Social Work Day 2017 celebrated the power of social work to help people find positive change in their lives. 3 …
Read moreIFSW mourns loss of six social workers in Sierra Leone
IFSW President Ruth Stark said: ‘Our global family has been hit by the devastating news from the recent landslide disaster in Sierra Leone. In the …
Read moreEradicating Female Genital Mutilation: A UK Perspective
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is an internationally known form of abuse of female children and young people. In addition to the pain when carried out, …
Read moreSocial Work with Sex Offenders: Making a difference
Introduction This is definitely a worthwhile book for qualified social workers and students interested in any practice related to sexual offending, whether it is engaging …
Read moreGlobal problems, local solutions – the role of social workers: Lessons from Africa
By Ruth Stark, IFSW President International social work transcends national borders. The roots of the issues we face globally are embedded in local issues for …
Read moreSocial Work and the Terror Attacks in Spain
Ana Lima, IFSW European Regional President and President of the Spanish Council for Social Work said today: “Social Work is committed to PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE, …
Read moreVacancy: English to French Translations for International Social Work
International Social Work is a peer reviewed journal designed to extend knowledge and promote communication in the fields of social development, social welfare and human …
Read moreSocial Workers in Aotearoa / New Zealand Take Action
Inspired by the British Association of Social Work’s march against austerity, social workers from Aotearoa / New Zealand have planned a march starting on the …
Read moreIFSW Latin American & Caribbean and African Regional Conferences
Last week the IFSW Regional Latin American conference was held in Costa Rica with the theme:‘Social Work: Resistances and Proposals in the Face of Economic, …
Read moreIFSW Secretary-General and LAC Regional President Visit Cuba
Silvana Martinez with a member of Casa del Abuelo IFSW Latin American and Caribbean Regional President Silvana Martinez, and Secretary-General Rory Truell attended the …
Read moreIFSW Europe Regional Conference, Iceland
More than 550 participants from 37 countries gathered in Reykjavík at the end May 2017 to participate in the IFSW European Conference. The theme of …
Read moreCall for papers is now live for the 2018 World Conference for Social Work and Social Development.
Click here for information on submitting your abstract to the SWSD2018 Conference.
Read morePromoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 2: Call for Chapter Proposals
Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability: A Workbook for Global Social Workers and Educators, Volume 2 CALL FOR WORKBOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS Call for Workbook Chapter Proposals …
Read moreElections For the Guinean Association of Social Workers Application for IFSW Membership
Dear IFSW members thank you for responding to our communication on The Guinean Association of Social Workers application for IFSW membership. Please find below the …
Read moreGrenfell Tower Fire and Inequality: Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission
Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission By Nigel Hall IFSW and its Human Rights Commission wish to express their condolences and concern following the 14 …
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