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Professional Social Work in East Africa: Towards Social Development, Poverty Reduction and Gender Equality
The profession of social work in Africa has had a unique and diverse history, which continues today. From clan and kinship networks of pre-colonial Africa, …
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Hacia un marco de derechos de trabajo social
Dr. Rory Truell, Secretario General de la FITS, 10 de diciembre de 2016 En el Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos, los trabajadores sociales celebramos …
Read moreTowards a Social Work Rights Framework
By Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General Social Workers in India advocating for Dignity On International Human Rights Day, social worker’s celebrate and advocate for a …
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World Social Work Day Poster 2017
IFSW is delighted to announce the winner of the 2017 World Social Work Day Poster. More than 400 submissions were received from many places in …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day 2017
World Social Work Day 2017 (WSWD) is on the 21st of March. The theme ‘Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability’ relates to the third pillar of the Global Agenda …
Read moreMENSAJE DE SOLIDARIDAD A COSTA RICA, PANAMÁ Y NICARAGUA
Queridxs colegas: La Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la FITS se solidariza con los colegas y el pueblo de Costa Rica, Panamá …
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Social Worker Killed in Aleppo
Anas al-Basha a social worker that used a clown costume to engage traumatised children in Aleppo has been killed by an air strike. The 24-year-old was the …
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NASW (US) supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest against pipeline project
IFSW Member The National Association of Social Workers in the United States of America supports the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest against the Dakota …
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In Memory of Heinrich Schiller (1925-2016)
Heinrich Schiller This is an obituary of one of International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Presidents from 1980-1988. He passed away in Nürnberg …
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Social Workers Stand In Solidarity With Indigenous Communities And Protestors Protecting Their Environments From Exploitation.
Statement from The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand unequivocally supports the …
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Social workers help Romania’s abandoned children off the streets
An article in the Guardian written by IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, highlights the key roles of social work in Romania’s development. Follow this link to the …
Read moreViolence against Women and Girls is Not Inevitable
Domestic violence, rape, torture and enslavement affect women and children around the world. Crimes are committed behind closed doors and the power and control exercised …
Read moreLos representantes de la FITS en la ONU cuestionan la Clasificación de Educación del Trabajo Social de las Naciones Unidas
Esta semana la FITS ha sabido que los trabajadores sociales de Colombia han salido a las calles para manifestarse en contra de las reformas educativas …
Read moreIFSW Joins Celebrations of Universal Children’s Day, But Says There is Much More To Do
The International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to join the global celebrations today on Universal Children’s Day, 20 November. Today also marks the UN …
Read moreIFSW UN Team Challenges UN Classification of Social Work Education
This week IFSW was alerted that social workers in Colombia have been demonstrating in the streets against their government’s educational reforms that have reclassified social …
Read moreEl papel del trabajo social en la construcción de la democracia real
Declaración de la FITS. La victoria de Trump resalta el fracaso de los sistemas democráticos contemporáneos, la importancia del compromiso de las personas en …
Read moreSocial workers from Grenada appalled at death of another person with mental health issues
Statement issued by The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers(GAPSW) The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) is expressing dismay at the murder of …
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The Social Work Role in Building Real Democracy
Statement from IFSW: Trump’s victory highlights the failure of contemporary democratic systems, the importance of people’s engagement in their futures and the reaffirmation of the …
Read moreIFSW European Conference 2017 keynote speakers
Helga Thorolfsdottir and Lena Dominelli are keynote Speakers for IFSW European Conference 2017 “Marginalization and Social Work in a Changing Society”. More information
Read moreBangladesh Association of Social Workers Call For Solidarity
IFSW member the Bangladesh Association of Social Workers is calling on all IFSW members to sign a petition calling on international companies to take responsibility …
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