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World Social Work Day in Jordan
Staff and students at Al-Balqa Applied University Princess Rahma University College Social Work Department joined with local community centres to participate in events to mark …
Read moreSocial Workers from Austerity Affected Countries Deliver Message to the European Union on World Social Work Day
Social workers from austerity affected countries in front of the European Commission’s building Members of The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) from Spain, Portugal, …
Read moreMensaje de la Presidenta Regional por Latino América y el Caribe en ocasión del Día Mundial del Trabajo Social
Message from Regional President for Africa on World Social Work Day 2013
Gary Bailey, President of IFSW shares his 2013 World Social Work Day Message
Message from European President on World Social Work Day 2013
Why it is good to be a social worker – WSWD 2013
Visit The Guardian newspaper website to see comments on World Social Work Day 2013 from social work leaders around the world. Social workers from Australia, …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in the United Kingdom
There are many activities happening in the United Kingdom on World Social Work Day – 19 March 2013. The British Association of Social Workers is …
Read morePublishers recognise World Social Work Day with free access to articles
Two major social work publishers are making special offers as their contribution to world Social Work Day. In celebration of World Social Work Day on …
Read moreNew Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of Social Workers (USA)
The National Association of Social Workers (USA) has announced that Anthony “Angelo” McClain has been named as its new Chief Executive Officer and will lead …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in Bosnia Herzegovina
60 students and professionals gathered at the Department of Social Work, University of Sarajevo, on Friday 15 March 2013, joined by the staff from the …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day – Video by President of IASSW
Social Work Month in the United States of America
North America celebrates Social Work Month in March every year. World Social Work Day takes place during this period. The National Association of Social Workers (USA) …
Read moreSocial Work Month in Canada – Social workers defending social programs for a stronger Canada
North America celebrates Social Work in March every year. World Social Work Day also takes place during this period. Canada is experiencing accelerated changes at …
Read moreWhat sort of world do we want to create? United Nations launches global consultation website
Voices for development conference
The National Association of Social Workers – South Africa, in association with the International Federation for Social Workers will be hosting The Voices for Development …
Read more“Austerity is Devastating for the World’s Poorest” says the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Magdalena Sepúlveda, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights strongly opposes austerity measures being taken by several governments. In an interview with …
Read moreEU supports development plan that aims for poverty reduction through sustainable growth
The content of the post-MDG agreement is beginning to take shape as world-wide negotiations continue and countries prepare for the big decisions in 2014. The …
Read moreMillennium Development Goals – what next? A conversation with Helen Clark (UNDP)
Helen Clark, Administrator (Chief Executive) of the United Nations Development Programme and Chair of the UN Development Group, one of the most senior UN officials …
Read moreRegistration open for the conference “Global Health and Well-Being”
Registration for the conference “Global Health and Well-Being: The Social Work Response” at the New York University is now open. One of the keynote speakers …
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