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Message from IFSW President Ruth Stark
Dear Friends and Colleagues I am writing at the end of my term as President of IFSW to thank you for the honour you have …
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Statement from the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists
Statement issued by Palestinian Union of Social workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) We stand today, with all humanity, professionalism and high responsibility, to extend our unwavering …
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IFSW Calls for the Joining of the Professional Global Social Work Organisations
In the United Nations world social work day event on Monday 29 March 2018, IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell called for the joining of the global …
Read moreIFSW Executive Censures the Israeli Union of Social Workers
The IFSW Global Executive has issued a censure to its member The Israeli Union of Social Workers for not acting as an independent voice of …
Read moreUnited Nation Geneva Celebration of World Social Work Day
A speech given by Ana Rădulescu, European Vice President of IFSW to the United Nations Geneva on World Social Work Day Ana Radulescu Dear Mr …
Read moreSocial workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe
International Federation of Social Workers European Region Email: europe.ifsw@ifsw.org Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Making the most of the European …
Read moreIFSW Human Rights Commission: Concern on Imprisonment of Social Worker
Munther Amira, the former President of the Palestinian Social Workers Association has been convicted by the Israeli authorities for peacefully protesting against the detention of …
Read moreIFSW Representative to the UN Geneva, Priska Fleischlin on 2018 International Women’s Day
IFSW Meets with UN Office for Human Rights
Priska Fleischlin,Kate Gilmore and Rory Truell IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell and IFSW Representative in Geneva Priska Fleischlin met today The UN Deputy High Commissioner for …
Read moreCódigo Deontológico de la Profesión de Diplomado en Trabajo Social
PREÁMBULO El primer código deontológico en trabajo social editado por el Consejo General del Trabajo Social fue aprobado por Asamblea General de Colegios Oficiales de …
Read moreInternational Social Work Journal Looking for New Editor(s)
International Social Work is the official journal of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and …
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IFSW joins in drafting recommendations for UNHCR on the needs of older refugees
In December 2016, the 193 Member States of the United Nations signed the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants. Since then, civil society organizations …
Read moreGrenada Association of Professional Social Workers Congratulates Mrs. Ann Greaves in Receiving the Queen’s Award
Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) congratulates its Vice President Mrs. Ann Greaves in receiving her award BEM (British Empire Medal) from Her Majesty …
Read moreNew Zealand Social Workers Express Solidarity with Colleagues in Malta
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers wishes to express solidarity with colleagues in the Maltese Association of Social Workers (MASW) who are engaged …
Read moreUpdate concerning detention of Munther Amira 15th January 2018
On behalf of more than 7500 social workers from all over the world who have signed the petition calling for the immediate release of Munther …
Read moreMore Social Workers Arrested in Palestine: Statement by the PUSWP
A statement issued by the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists – General Secretariat The Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists, an affiliated …
Read moreFreedom For Munther Amira: Reflections From The Social Work
Statement by Silvana Martínez, President IFSW-LAC Region Munther Amira is a Palestinian Social worker who was unfairly arrested by the Israeli army. He was arrested …
Read moreTurkish Association of Social Workers Statement on the Arrest of Munther Amira
The Turkish Association of Social Workers (TASW) expresses solidarity with the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and …
Read moreStatement by the Palestinian Union of Social Workers on the Arrest of Munther Amira
A statement issued by the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists on the Israeli occupation forces arresting Munther Amira, a former general secretary of …
Read moreAotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Condemns the Arrest of Palestinian Social Worker
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) condemns in the strongest terms the arrest of Palestinian social worker and activist Munther Amira at a peaceful demonstration on the …
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