There is an unfolding and deepening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. A rapidly declining economy has resulted in food and fuel shortages across the country. There is now limited access to health care, medical treatment and food. Citizens men, women and children, who mounted protests regarding deteriorating conditions and the recent dramatic rise in fuel prices, […]
La Región de América Latina y el Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social reconoce como un hito importante para garantizar el derecho a la educación la aprobación del proyecto de decreto que reforma los artículos 2, 12, 20, 21, 67 y 69 de la Ley General de Educación en México. Esta ley, reconoce […]
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since the ground-breaking launch of the Declaration millions of people’s rights have been recognised, human suffering prevented and alleviated, and the foundations for a more just world have been established. The Declaration recognises the equal dignity and worth of every person […]
The IFSW Human Rights Commission takes this opportunity to acknowledge the global efforts to support Human Rights. This includes significant contributions from social workers acting as volunteers, in governments, agencies, NGOs, private practice, in social movements, and in communities to advance the rights and dignity of all people. The Commission also recognizes that the impacts of global climate change […]
La Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la Fédération internationale des travailleurs sociaux dénonce la discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe et l’identité de genre, le pays d’origine, en plus des caractéristiques individuelles ou collectives. Nous prenons acte des excuses présentées récemment par le premier ministre du Canada, Justin Trudeau, pour le […]
The North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers speaks out on discrimination against people based on race, religion, gender and gender identification, country of origin in addition to individual or group characteristics. We acknowledge the recent apology by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, for Canada’s refusal in 1939 to allow […]
“Dai-me os fatigados, os pobres, os povos encurralados ansiosos por respirar liberdade …” Placa da Estátua da Liberdade, New York Harbor Uma caravana de migrantes provenientes da América Central tem estado sob os holofotes a nível mundial, desde que estes saíram das Honduras, Guatemala e El Salvador em direção aos Estados Unidos via México. […]
“Dame tus cansancios, tu pobreza, tus ganas anhelantes de respirar en libertad, …” Placa en la Estatua de la libertad – Puerto de Nueva York La caravana de migrantes centroamericanos y centroamericanas que están realizando el peligroso viaje desde Honduras, Guatemala y El Salvador a través de México hacia los Estados Unidos, centra hoy la […]
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been drawn to a caravan of Central American migrants that is making the perilous journey from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador through Mexico toward the United States. Numbering between 3000 and […]
Brasil se enfrenta a un punto de inflexión extremo como pro dictadura, y es que el líder autoritario, Jair Bolsonaro encabeza las encuestas con el 57% de los votos. El ascenso de Bolsonaro al poder está marcado por la culpabilizacion de las mujerers, de las personas de raza negra y de las minorías de la […]
Brazil is facing an extreme turning-point as the pro-dictatorship, and authoritarian leader Jair Bolsonaro leads in the polls with 57% of the vote. Bolsonaro’s rise to power is marked by blaming the countries damaged economy on black people, women and minorities. He promises to shut down the PT (Worker’s Party) that led the economic boom […]
The interim Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers calls the Swedish authorities to drop the charges against Elin Ersson, the Swedish a social work student who protested against the deportation of an Asylum seeker on-board a plane. Elin Erson justified her action on the basis of advocating in support of an asylum […]
Statement Issued by IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell and President, Silvana Martinez Today the United Nations and world highlight the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the 2019 theme: “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity”. Today one billion people earn and spend […]
(photo: Philippine Army chief General Rolando Bautista now Secretary of Social Welfare) A statement issued by Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, and Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General 11th October 2018 The International Federation of Social Workers supports the concerns raised by Philippine social workers on the appointment of Lt. Gen. Joselito Bautista as Secretary of the Department […]
A Statement by Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General Today is the International Day of Peace with the 2018 theme: The Right to Peace. The modern international profession of social work was born in the context of acting for peace. The relationships that emerged between social workers of different countries during and after the WWI was marked […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 CONTACT: Joachim Mumba IFSW Vice President African Region GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE CAMEROON We the Social Workers in the Africa Region are concerned with the gross human rights violations in both the Southern Cameroons and the Northern Provinces of Cameroon. We are concerned by not only because […]
IFSW is concerned that the United States of America under the Trump administration has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This action has been roundly condemned by rights groups and was described as “disappointing, if not really surprising” by Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The United States Ambassador to […]
La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Región América Latina y El Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS-ALC) y del Comité Latinoamericano y […]
Las organizaciones miembros de la Región América Latina y El Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS) y el Comité Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Trabajo Social (COLACATS) expresamos nuestro REPUDIO ABSOLUTO por LA REPRESIÓN A LA PROTESTA SOCIAL y ARRESTOS a Trabajadores Sociales, Estudiantes de Trabajo Social y otros manifestantes de Puerto Rico …
Statement from the Aotearoa New Zealand Assocation of Social Workers: Social work in Aotearoa New Zealand is under unprecedented attack. As the voice of the profession in the country, the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) appeals to international colleagues for solidarity and support at this critical time. The assault centres around a […]
United Nation Geneva Celebration of World Social Work Day - A speech given by Ana Rădulescu, European Vice President of IFSW to the United Nations Geneva on World Social Work Day Ana Radulescu Dear Mr Møller, Director General, United Nations Office at... https://t.co/zvH0milqmS
Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe - International Federation of Social Workers European Region Email: europe.ifsw@ifsw.org Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Ma... https://t.co/xAnCjjnngT
