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#HumanRightsDay2019
IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day
"We recognize the efforts that social workers around the world make to contribute to the promotion of human rights and to challenge injustice and oppression. We stand in solidarity with all those who work to advance human rights and struggle for a world of security, peace and social, economic and political justice"
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IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day – International Federation of Social Workers

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IFSW Human Rights Commission Statement Regarding International Human Rights Day Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, UNDecember 9, 2019The IFSW Human Rights Commission celebrates International Human Rights Day on December 10th and joins with others who struggle to secur...

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Educating for Human Rights: IFSW’s interim Global Education Commission calls for the inclusion of Human Rights principles in all social work curricula. – International Federation of Social Workers

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Educating for Human Rights: IFSW’s interim Global Education Commission calls for the inclusion of Human Rights principles in all social work curricula. Information Type: News, StatementTopic: EducationDecember 9, 2019Professor Vasilios Ioakimidis, Chair of the interim Global Education CommissionNe...

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Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa Information Type: NewsTopic: UNNovember 19, 2019Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, AfricaThe IFSW representative to the United Nations is responsible for realizing the agreed strategies within their nominated UN locati...

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Youth participation is essential for achieving #GlobalGoals, and young people are drivers of political, economic and social transformation.

On Tuesday's #HumanRightsDay, see how YOU can #StandUp4HumanRights: http://bit.ly/2RCQAgb

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Time for Australia to listen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on this. We support the call for a Senate inquiry. #auspol

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IFSW International Federation of Social workers is the global body for the Social Work profession
#SocialJustice #HumanRights #SocialDevelopment

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#HumanRightsDay
IFSW Human Right Statement
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-human-rights-commission-statement-regarding-international-human-rights-day/

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#cop25madrid #cop25chile #climatejustice #climateaction
The IFSW Climate Justice Program is a way for us to take action to redress the injustices we contribute to with our personal and professional consumption patterns.
https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/climate-justice-program/

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#COP25Madrid #climatejusticenow #SocialWork #EnviornmentProtection

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Call for IFSW UN Commission Representative in Nairobi, Africa
The IFSW representative to the United Nations is responsible for realizing the agreed strategies within their nominated UN location. They are expected to develop partnerships with UN stakeholders to promote and develop actions and statements on relevant social work contributions; coordinating with the IFSW UN Main Representative and the IFSW UN Commissioner.
https://www.ifsw.org/call-for-ifsw-un-commission-representative-in-nairobi-africa/

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@IFSW Statement International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/

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@ifswglobal
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. https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-international-day-of-solidarity-with-the-palestinian-people/

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#SWSD2020 Calgary
Submit your abstract by December 13th and join the conversation on the future of social work profession!

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#IFSW #FITS #DiaContraLaViolenciaHaciaLasMujeres
Pronunciamiento de la IFSW International Federation of Social Workers en el Día Internacional contra La Violencia Hacia las Mujeres https://www.ifsw.org/pronunciamento-de-la-fits-en-el-dia-internacional-contra-la-violencia-hacia-las-mujeres/

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The International Federation of Social Workers calls on social workers to contribute to the first-ever global research project on the working conditions of social workers. https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-calls-on-social-workers-to-participate-in-worldwide-research-on-the-working-environment-of-social-workers/

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National Social Work Day in Chile
Congratulations to our Chilean colleagues and our friends of the Colegio de Trabajadores Sociales de Chile
@IFSW stands with you to make significant contributions to respond to political and social changes and to support vulnerable people

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100 years of social work in Armenia
IFSW International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to send its heartfelt congratulations to everyone celebrating 100 years of the Yerevan State University, 15 years of the Department of Social Work and 15 years of the Association of Social Workers,
We hope you take pride in your many contributions and achievements increasing the visibility of the profession and affirming the essential role of social workers in society.
https://www.ifsw.org/social-workers-from-armenia-are-celebrating-a-milestone-in-the-development-of-the-social-work-profession-and-services/
Manane Petrosyan Mira Antonyan

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#IFSWafrica2019
IFSW AFRICA MEMBERS MEETING 2019
Today, we held the IFSW Africa Regional Meeting.
The Presidents of 15 IFSW member organizations attended along with Noel Murdizo, IFSW Regional President, and Joachim Cuthbert Mumba, IFSW Regional Vicepresident. Silvana Martinez and Rory Truell were also present.
The regional meeting developed strategies plans and discussion centering on increasing cooperation and visibility of the profession in Africa. One of the key points was the formation of the African regional executive.
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-africa-members-meeting-2019/
Joachim Cuthbert Mumba IFSW Africa IFSW Africa Region International Social Work Conference 2019 Olu Jacob Joseph Kayinga Nasow Nigeria NIGERIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS (NASOWS) Nigeria Association of Social Workers - NASoW Mohamed Suzane Camara Joseph Kayinga
National Association of Social workers In DR Congo/ NASW-Drc Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Cameroun Lola Casal Sanchez
National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu Professionnels du Développement Social-Togo Association Guinéenne Des Travailleurs Sociaux - AGTS George Mansaray Botswana National Association of Social Workers (BONASW) Ghana Association Of Social Workers - GASOW
George Mansaray Kgomotso Jomo Jongman النقابة العامة للمهن الاجتماعية - نقابة الاجتماعيين
الجمعية المغربية للمساعدين الاجتماعيين

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#IFSWafrica2019
We have started the chain of events in Kampala with a meeting with the social work students of 17 world countries!
Dr. Noel Muridzo, IFSW Africa President, has said to the students "having young people in the Conference is a guarantee that our fighting for social justice has a continuity. IFSW nor our national associations can not develop any plan or any strategy without having students in mind"
IFSW President, Dr. Silvana Martinez has shared with students the relevance of including their voices in the next Global Agenda 2020 - 2030 and has invited them to share their vision for the future of social work through our website.
Dr. Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General has also talked with the social work students and empathized that: " Together, through creating a common vision and shared strategies students, communities, social workers, agencies and the international profession can meet the challenges. IFSW will assist you and support you in the journey you take in your countries for development and the realization of confident and strong communities and socieities"
Many thanks to Byamukama Michael, President of the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu for facilitating this workshop and to all countries that contribute to the discussions.

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#IFSWafrica2019
We start the day with full of energy and excitement preparing our participation in the different events organized by our members in Africa!
We look forward to the activities and events of the next days!
http://www.ifswafricaconference.org/

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Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo join IFSW
The IFSW Secretariat has a great pleasure to announce that we have three new members organizations in two new countries!
The following organizations have had their applications for Full IFSW Membership approved by a postal ballot of IFSW members: The Association of Social Development Professionals in Togo National Association of Social Workers in Democratic Republic Congo -NASW (Congo – Coordinating body) National Body of Social Assistants Democratic Republic Congo (Congo – Coordinating body) https://www.ifsw.org/congo-and-togo-join-ifsw/
Ifsw Europe IFSW Asia Pacific IFSW Africa Jan Christianson Wood Kathy Wehrmann

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#CalgarySWSD2020 IFSW International Conference
Submit your abstract!

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IFSW Latin America & Caribbean statement on the repression and violation of human rights in Chile
The Chile Association of Social Workers,
Colegio de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores Sociales de Chile states "As social workers, we reject the repression and violation of the right to expression that has caused deaths and injuries to people who claim a dignified life.
The situation in Chile is a direct consequence of the inequality generated by neoliberal policies"
#HumanRigths #EthicalPrinciples #SocialJustice
https://www.ifsw.org/pronunciamiento-region-alc-sobre-situacion-de-chile/

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#NationalSocialWorkDay in El Salvador!
@IFSW joins our colleagues in El Salvador on their celebrations to highlight the social work’s professions contributions to society and to be a part of an on-going dialogue with partners as to how social challenges can be responded to. https://t.co/w794KQWkgX

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IFSW EX-PRESIDENT CROWNED A CHIEF IN SIERRA LEONE
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-ex-president-crowned-a-chief-in-sierra-leone/
The IFSW President from 2014 to 2018 Ruth Stark was crowned chief of the Matheng section of the Lokomasama chiefdom, Portloko district, Northwest Sierra Leone on the 18th of October. With the title, Ruth Stark was also given a new name: Ya – Bomposseh Kunk Bana the third.
George Mansaray, President of the Social Workers Association of Sierra Leone said: “Ruth Stark now Chief Ya- Bomposseh Kunk Bana the third, is known across communities in Sierra Leone for her selflessness in promoting global social work, bringing to light the power of communities using indigenous knowledge to transform their lives and her exemplary modelling of social work

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#CalgarySWSD2020
Less than 2 weeks to submit your contribution to IFSW International Social Work Conference, Calgary 15 - 18, 2020!
Make sure to submit your abstract before 1sth Nov! #SWSD2018 Please share
We have designed different ways to share, learn and participate! Choose the one that suits you!
Panel Discussions; Ten Minute Talks; Indigenous-led Exchanges; workshops, concurrent sessions; main stage
https://swsd2020.com

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#SocialWorkersStrengthenSociety
Great billboard of our social work colleagues from NASW Pennsylvania!
Social workers make a unique, professional and critical contribution to society. They facilitate sustainable social outcomes that enable people and their communities to reach their potential for this and future generations, Art 4. IFSW Constitution

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#IFSWisProfessionalSocialWork
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers, Nasow Nigeria, has called on the government to enact anti-sexual harassment policies in order to reduce demands for sex in return of grades, admissions, employments and promotions in higher institutions, ministries and agencies across the country.

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Ifsw Statement on the situation un Ecuador
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IFSW supports the indigenous-led peaceful protest in Ecuador and encourages international solidarity that resists the IMF austerity mandates. It is people’s right to protest and resist their livelihoods, country and futures being dismantled. As social workers, we encourage immediate dialogue between the Ecuadorian government and the indigenous peoples, protestors and social movements.

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On Mental Health Day, @ifswglobal calls for the rethinking and transformation of mental health services (MHS). In nearly all countries,
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Closing orphanages isn’t enough': the centres supporting children and families in Uganda Social workers are developing services that address underlying poverty and help reintegrate children back to a loving family environment

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IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD HABITAT DAY
As the world marks World Habitat Day, International Federation of Social Workers, representing over 3 Million Social Workers in over 128 member countries joins the global community in celebrating this day. Three years after the adoption of the New Urban Agenda this day marks a new shared vision for a better and more sustainable future in which all people – regardless of their economic or social status – have equal rights and access to the benefits and opportunities that towns and cities can offer.
Read more
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-world-habitat-day/
Priska Fleischlin FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Jan Christianson Wood IFSW Asia Pacific Ifsw Europe Ifsw Europe

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#IFSWIndigenousCommittee builds a framework for the future
The Indigenous Committee of IFSW today concluded three days of intensive meetings in which they say important work has been done on starting to build a framework that will ensure Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing will be incorporated into the International Federation of Social Workers and the global profession going forward.
Silvana Martinez Rory Truell Robyn Corrigan Janestic Twikirize #LindaFord #MargarethaUttjek #JennyLinares #HazelBerg #ShannonPakura Ifsw Europe IFSW Asia Pacific Ifsw Europe Jan Christianson Wood Lola Casal Sanchez FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Anzasw Voice
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-indigenous-committee-builds-framework-for-the-future/

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#IFSWap2k10 #APSWD2019
The members from @IFSW Asian Pacific have held their Regional Delegates Meeting in Bangalore.
The whole event is full of optimism for international sharing and support to advance the social work role in facilitating and shaping solidarity within and between all societies.
On the agenda is Human Rights Strategies, Humanitarian needs that follow disasters of all types, Partnership Development, Region’s Indigenous and Local Knowledge, Advocacy Campaigns, and Strengthening the Profession Regionally and Globally.
There will be elections for Regional Treasurer and Interim Secretary
We wish all Asia-Pacific representative a successful and fruitful meeting!

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#SocialWork #ClimaticCrisis
Social Workers Worldwide Declare: The Climate Crisis is an Emergency
https://t.co/E4B48IT4Em

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#FridayClimateStrike #20September The IFSW #ClimateJusticeProgram encourages everyone to join with their local communities to participate in the international, youth-led “Climate Strike” movement. Meredith Powers Program Director CJP, said, "On September 20, young people and adults will strike to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. #climatestrike! Social work profession is taking leadership on the ethical responsibility to act for immediate climate justice IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commented, 'As professionals working in communities throughout the world the social work profession has an important role to play in supporting people to understand and take action on climate change. Climate justice is now a mainstream social work issue

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IFSW STATEMENT ON THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Prepared by IFSW Secretary-General Dr. Rory Truell and endorsed by delegates from 33 countries at the 25th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2019), Bangalore, India
https://t.co/Ysj8oEJcEK

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#IFSWap2k19 #APSWconference2019
Today, @ifswglobal Secretary-General Rory Truell is welcoming all participants to the #APSWC2019 during the opening ceremony
@RoryTruell has expressed that this Conference is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of this region, and we can also bring the combined wisdom together to look at how social work can provide further solutions to an increasing destressed world.
The IFSW International Federation of Social Workers wish all the attendees a fruitful and inspirational Conference!

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