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Topic: Conflict

Social work for peace and self-determination

Social Work for Peace and Self-determination in Palestine and Israel

August 2, 2014 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) continues to be appalled at the attacks on Gaza and the illegal occupation of Palestinian peoples. Social workers …

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Region: Global Language: English

Policy Topic: Environment

Globalisation and the environment

August 1, 2014 By Form & Function

Introduction Globalisation is the process by which all peoples and communities come to experience an increasingly common economic, social and cultural environment. By definition, the …

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Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

Social Worker Shot in West Bank

July 29, 2014 By Form & Function

Hashem Khader Abu Maria, 45 was killed last week while peacefully participating in a solidarity march with Gaza. Israeli forces shot Hashem in the chest …

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Keywords: death, social worker Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict

IFSW supports UN call for an immediate ceasefire and recommencing of negotiations of a peace settlement that removes the blockade of Gaza and the occupation of all Palestine

July 28, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW supports todays UN call for an immediate ceasefire and supports the recommencing of negotiations of a peace settlement that removes the blockade of Gaza …

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Keywords: Gaza Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Conflict, Disaster

IFSW statement on the MH17 and other aircraft tragedies

July 24, 2014 By Form & Function

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) shares the shock of the rest at the world at the tragedy resulting from the shooting down of …

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Keywords: HIV, social worker dead, terrorism Region: Global Language: English

Statement Topic: Conflict

IFSW Statement on Palestine / Israel

July 22, 2014 By Form & Function

The purpose of making this statement is to set out social work principles and practices that will contribute to the local and international debates and …

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Keywords: post-conflict Region: Asia and Pacific, Europe Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW New Global President

July 10, 2014 By Form & Function

Ruth Stark is the new IFSW President elected by the global meeting in Melbourne on the 7th July. Following her election, Ms Stark thanked the …

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Keywords: IFSW President Ruth Stark, election result Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Human Rights

Children play by Khayelitsha township near Cape Town

African social workers say growth has not improved social conditions

July 10, 2014 By Form & Function

Social workers from across Africa meet in Johannesburg recently to send messages to their governments and international development agencies. The Voices For Development Conference will …

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Keywords: economic growth, social conditions Region: Africa Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights, World Social Work Day

World Social Work Day: calling for a fair and just global economy

July 10, 2014 By Form & Function

Social workers work in just about every country and community, dealing on a daily basis with hard stuff: homelessness, depression, abuse, addiction, poverty, broken families, …

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Keywords: austerity, global agenda, inequality Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Environment, Human Rights

The First Global Report on Social Work and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities

July 10, 2014 By Form & Function

‘The First Global Report on Social Work and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities’ was launched in Melbourne, Australia today. “This marks a historic …

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Keywords: austerity, global agenda, inequality Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Social Work

Making International Best Practice Visible

July 9, 2014 By Form & Function

IFSW has co-developed a new partnership that promotes the visibility of the profession through the International Social Work Hub, an on-line publication of the Guardian. …

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Keywords: Guardian, communication, international social work, news, views Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: Children, UN

Joint oral Statement on the Term ‘Family’ from a CRC Perspective

June 19, 2014 By Form & Function

This joint oral statement calls to acknowledge what ‘family’ means in the context of children’s rights. IFSW contact: Pascal Rudin Several international initiatives have been …

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Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: Human Rights

Human Rights Commission call for action Finnish artist takes a stand against the persecution of the homeless in Hungary

June 13, 2014 By Form & Function

The IFSW Human Rights Commission applauds the demonstration by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen is making in Budapest this week that illustrates the violation of the …

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Keywords: Finnish artist, Hungary, IFSW Human Rights Commission, community development, homelessness Region: Europe Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: IFSW, UN

Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)

June 3, 2014 By Form & Function

At the General Assembly of CoNGO in April 2014 IFSW was represented by a Proxi given to our Austrian Partner Mr. Wolfgang Beiglboeck, representative of …

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Keywords: Congo Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: IFSW, UN

Report: Work at the UN in Geneva

June 1, 2014 By Form & Function

After the many years, Ellen Mouravieff-Apostol had successfully represented IFSW at the UN in Geneva; there was a transition period during which a new Team …

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Keywords: Geneva Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: IFSW, UN

Report: Work at the UN in New York

June 1, 2014 By Form & Function

This report covers the activities of the New York Representative Team to the United Nations Headquarters in New York from the period of September 2013 …

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Keywords: New York, Report Region: Global Language: English

News, Website/Useful Link Topic: UN

Report: Work at the UN in Nairobi

June 1, 2014 By Form & Function

Relationship and collaboration between IFSW and UN-­‐HABITAT has continued to grow over the years. The official presentation of the Global Agenda blue print by Dr. …

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Keywords: Nairobi, UN representation Region: Global Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

IFSW Historical Documents on Setting up the International Permanent Secretariat of Social Work in 1932

May 27, 2014 By Form & Function

The current IFSW was constitutionally incorporated in 1956 in Munich, Germany. Prior to this is the period to up to 1932 that Archivist Fiona Robertson …

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Language: English

News Topic: IFSW

Status of Women

IFSW Historical Documents on Setting up the International Permanent Secretariat of Social Work in 1932

May 27, 2014 By Form & Function

The current IFSW was constitutionally incorporated in 1956 in Munich, Germany. Prior to this is the period to up to 1932 that Archivist Fiona Robertson refers …

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Keywords: Secretariat, archives, history Region: Global Language: English

Topic: Repository

2014 Nominations for Executive Positions

May 26, 2014 By Rory Truell

Profiles and Curriculum Vitae of Nominees: Global President Rodolfo Martínez nominated by IFSW member in Uruguay Ruth Stark nominated by IFSW member in the United Kingdom Treasurer …

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