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Running between classrooms and bunkers, Ukraine’s social work students show resilience and dedication!
Today I lived the life of social work students in Ukraine, from the classroom to the bunker. ASproAS (The Association of Social Workers in Romania), …
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New Leadership and Critical Discussions in Latest Issue of International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
IFSW is delighted to announce a new era for the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics with the appointment of Robert McKinney as …
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The Training for Social Workers to Respond to Emergencies and Long-Term Response in Turkey Was Successfully accomplished
Organized in collaboration by IFSW Europe, in partnership with the Association of Social Workers of Turkey and the Center for Training and Evaluation in Social …
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Unconditional humanitarian aid to Gaza Now
‘Using forced starvation as a negotiating tactic in Gaza is brutal inhumanity’, says IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell. Recent events in Gaza, in trying to get …
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“Investing In Women: Empowering Social Workers To Address Crises And Accelerate Progress” A Call To Government, Donor Agencies And Stakeholders On International Day Of Women Celebration 2024
This year’s IFSW Statement on International Women’s Day has been written by Oluwatoni Adeleke from an African regional context: Africa is facing a myriad of …
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Call for REGISTRATION: SHAPING THE FUTURE: CONFERENCE ON ECOSOCIAL WORK
CONFERENCE ON ECOSOCIAL WORK June 13/14 2024 We are thrilled to invite you to the Conference on Ecosocial Work, a dynamic conference aimed at fostering …
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ONLINE Side Event – 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? Wednesday, 20th March 2024, 9:00 – 9:50 CET
67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) ONLINE Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? …
Read moreSecretary-General’s Back to Office Message
Dear Friends, I wrote to you 6 months ago saying I was taking a pause to recharge and reconnect: I did this in the context …
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The Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network in Social Work is inviting doctoral students from Nordic, Baltic and countries beyond to participate in the XV Summer School, August 19-23, 2024 at Aalborg University, Denmark
The Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network in Social Work (NBSW) is a joint network of doctoral schools, universities, and other institutions in social work in seven countries. …
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Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
IFSW is pleased to announce a webinar hosted by International Social Service (ISS) members from across the world. This pivotal webinar aims to address the …
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WEBINAR: Innovation in Social Services in Ukraine, March 7, 2024, 18:00 CET
📅 Date: March 7, 2024 🕕 Time: 18:00 CET Registration FORM Join us on March 7th for a groundbreaking exploration of essential social services identified …
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Empowering Voices for Global Change: The Critical Role of Social Workers in Shaping UN Processes and Eco-Social Contracts
Photo by UN Women. CSW63 Side Event, “Take the Hot Seat” Intergenerational Dialogue In a recent article authored by Sebastian Cordoba, Swetha Rao Dhananka, and …
Read moreIFSW Supports Global Statement of Humanitarian Leaders Calling For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
IFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following …
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7 March: Commonwealth Civil Society Health and Wellbeing Policy Forum 2024
ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS TO BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SMALL AND VULNERABLE STATES 7 March 2024 11.00-12.30 UTC/GMT (London) …
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New article explores the Path to an Eco-Social World after the pandemic
We are excited to announce the publication of an article that explores the transformation of social work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with …
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14 March: Webinar on Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World
IFSW is delighted to announce a virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The event, …
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28 February: Webinar on Navigating Conflict with Global Social Work Insights
In an era where understanding and resolving conflicts have become paramount, the NASW International Committee is set to host a webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Navigating …
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The Association of Social Workers from Bulgaria is working with the Ministry of Health to create a strategy to facilitate the employment of social workers in hospitals
The Association of Social Workers from Bulgaria,represented by Valio Hristov, Diana Petrova and Ivailo Milanov, together with Ana Rădulescu (President of IFSW Europe) and Herbert …
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Fostering Collective Growth for Social Workers: Highlights from the International Social Work Week 2024 at HAN University
HAN University hosted International Social Work Week 2024, providing an enriching platform for students to collaborate, learn and develop with colleagues from different countries. The …
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2 March: International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim
Update: watch the recording here. The Japan College of Social Work (JCSW) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are proud to announce the …
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