Throughout the history of our profession, social workers have been at the frontlines of both protest and law-making in advancing social and human rights. This includes the right for women to vote, the right for all humans to treated as equals, the right for people to live in just, fair and sustainable societies. These actions, […]
La implementación de los Derechos Laborales Internacionales debe estar a la vanguardia en la recuperación de COVID-19 Declaración de la FITS sobre el Día Internacional del Trabajo, 1 de mayo de 2020 Vivir con vulnerabilidad y estrés no es nuevo para la mayoría de la población mundial, pero en la situación de crisis de la […]
Background COVID-19 has caught the world by a mighty storm. As on 18 April, the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide is more than 2 million with nearly 150,000 deaths in more than 200 countries, while Singapore has nearly 6000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 11 fatalities. With the healthcare system under strain worldwide, many countries […]
La Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe está compuesta por las siguientes organizaciones en 17 países: Federación Argentina de Asociaciones Profesionales de Servicio Social; Consejo Federal de Servicio Social de Brasil; Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales de Chile; Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales de Costa Rica; Asociación de Asistentes Sociales del Uruguay; […]
DECLARATION AND CALL FOR ACTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN The International Federation of Social Work for the Latin American and Caribbean Region is made up of the following organizations in 17 countries: Argentine Federation of Professional Social Service Associations; Federal Council of Social Service of Brazil; […]
30 March 2020 The IFSW’s Asia Pacific Representatives to the UN in Bangkok have come together calling for immediate and urgent action from governments across the region to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. On the 25th of March the United Nations published the Asia and the Pacific Sustainable Development Goals Progress Report 2020, which […]
Statement from the IFSW Secretary-General: Social work is responding extremely well to the Covid 19 crisis despite many countries reporting a lack of protective equipment, support and resources. IFSW sends a message – congratulations to all social workers in your essential life-saving role. We have passed some challenges, and more are ahead. The social work […]
Every year, we take a step back to reflect on the progress made towards achieving gender equality and celebrate the contributions and the role of every woman in our society. For the Zimbabwe Association of Social Workers, it is also a time to call for change and acknowledge that there is still more to be […]
On International Woman’s Day IFSW celebrates the power of women in creating choice for all people. From the women’s protests throughout the world claiming their rights and ability to make decisions over their lives, to Greta Thunberg leading change, to the political leaders in New Zealand, Finland, Ethiopia and elsewhere, women are advancing a world […]
IFSW Member the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has issued a statement supporting the social work role in assisting people affected by the devastating fires and calling for action on climate change. On behalf of the global Federation, President Silvana Martinez and Secretary-General Rory Truell have sent a message of solidarity to the AASW […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes International Migrants Day to honor and advocate for of all migrants and their human rights. There are over 70 million people who have been forcibly displaced by war, civil conflict, state terrorism, food insecurity, water shortages, and natural disasters. Women, men, and children, many […]
IFSW, United Nations Commission – Team of New York, has submited an statement on the theme “Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century” to the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) – United nations, during the Sixty-fourth session IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commended the […]
Professor Vasilios Ioakimidis, Commissioner of the IFSW interim Education Commission Never before, since the United Nations ratified the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, have the principles of universal rights been so extensively undermined at a global level. At a time when international law is routinely ignored, inequality deprives whole communities of access to […]
The IFSW Human Rights Commission celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10th and joins with others who struggle to secure human rights for all. On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognizing the dignity and worth of every person. It is an […]
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IFSW highlights the importance of governments and all people’s responsibility to support the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This includes taking actions that support the aspirations of people with disabilities; breaking down policy silos by integrating social policies to match the real and complex needs […]
Today is the United Nation’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Solidarity for human rights and self-determination is at the core of the social work profession and today IFSW reaffirms its commitment in support of Palestinian people to live with their full range of rights and freedoms. Palestinian rights cannot be fulfilled under […]
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, IFSW is concerned about the alarming data published by the United Nations that make visible that, despite the efforts made and current legislation, the violence against women remains a serious problem as a violation of Human Rights at a global level. The data published […]
En el Día Internacional de la No Violencia contra las Mujeres la FITS expresa su preocupación ante los datos alarmantes publicados por las Naciones Unidas que visibilizan que, a pesar de los esfuerzos realizados y las legislaciones vigentes, la Violencia hacia las Mujeres sigue siendo un grave problema de Violación a los Derechos Humanos a […]
Los trabajadores sociales de todo el mundo están conmocionados ante el aumento de la violencia, de los conflictos y de la confrontación militar, y son conscientes del impacto que esto tiene en los individuos y en las comunidades no pudiendo permanecer callados ante tal dolor y sufrimiento. Los trabajadores sociales en contextos de violencia y […]
Social workers around the world are shocked to see the increase in violence, conflict and military confrontation. Social workers see the impact of this on individuals and communities and cannot remain silent in the face of such pain and distress. Social workers, in contexts of violence and conflict, face significantly complex challenges. They have to […]