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International Day of the Girl Child
“In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will …
Read more“Social workers play a key role in supporting the rapidly ageing world population” – IFSW
Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge, is a landmark new report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with support …
Read moreIFSW celebrates World Habitat Day 2012 – Changing Cities, Building Opportunities
The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. This year, the day will be celebrated on 1 …
Read moreSecretary-General’s Message to New Zealand Social Work Day
Dear Colleagues From Switzerland I send you my best wishes for Social Work Day in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I hope on this day your employers will …
Read moreCanadian Social Workers support Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (September 30 – October 6) is an annual national public education campaign to help open the eyes of all Canadians to …
Read more“Governments must keep their promises on the Right to Food” says the UN Special Rapporteur
It is important to integrate the commitment to the Right to Food at national level and this must include accountability mechanisms, the UN Special Rapporteur …
Read moreChanges in the regulation of social workers in England
There has been a big change in the way social workers are registered in the United Kingdom following a decision imposed by the government without …
Read moreSocial Good Summit
Each year the United Nations General Assembly in September marks an opportunity for global leaders to gather in New York to address and take action …
Read moreMalaysia: Social Workers Bill
The Malaysian Social Workers draft bill proposes a council which will help regulate and empower social workers in Malaysia. Several consultations with stake-holders have been …
Read moreChina: Keswick Foundation Best Article Award
The China Journal of Social Work is presenting the Keswick Foundation Best Article Award to the one article that best reflects the aims and scope …
Read moreParalympic Games opens with a celebration of human rights and diversity
The opening of the Paralympic Games in London on Wednesday 29th August 2012 was marked by a lavish opening ceremony which celebrated the UN Convention …
Read moreRapid rise in food prices and food insecurity predicted to lead to social upheaval in 2013
As world environmentalists meet during World Water Week (26-31 August), leading analysts and development agencies are predicting that food insecurity will increase during 2012. People …
Read moreEffective and ethical working environments for social work: the responsibilities of employers of social workers
IFSW POLICY STATEMENT 1 Introduction This policy provides guidelines regarding the working environment required for: effective and ethical social work practice; alignment of organisational and …
Read moreDay in the life of IFSW Europe President
Cristina Martins, the newly elected President of IFSW Europe, has written about a routine day in her working life as a social worker in the …
Read moreGendered impacts of globalization: employment and social protection
The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) has published a briefing paper on the gendered impacts of globalization. This brief draws on a …
Read moreWorld Humanitarian Day – Sunday 19 August 2012
On World Humanitarian Day every year, the United Nations remembers those who have been killed while working with the UN to help others. In 2011, …
Read moreInternational Youth Day – 12 August 2012
“Young people are a wellspring of ideas for innovation. They are today’s thinkers, problem-solvers and catalysts for peace,” said Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, in …
Read moreThe global history of humanitarian action
A Policy Brief – New players through old lenses: Why history matters in engaging with Southern actors – has been published by the London based …
Read moreThe Child Development index 2012: Progress, challenges and inequality
The Child Development Index (CDI) is published each year by Save the Children and offers a fascinating insight into the situations of children around the …
Read moreSocial workers are prepared for the Olympic Games in London
The Olympic Games opened in London on Friday 27 July 2012 with a spectacular opening ceremony. Perhaps uniquely for such an opening ceremony, the event …
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