…work interventions with vulnerable groups affected by climate change are also considered, as are issues around environmental sustainability. The link between the environment and spirituality is also explored, a theme…
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Global problems, local solutions – the role of social workers: Lessons from Africa
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Conference…range from inequality, abuse of power and control, climate change, wars and natural disasters. As people are forced to move from their homelands the politicians in the developed world struggle…
EU supports development plan that aims for poverty reduction through sustainable growth
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection…the world a sustainable future’ the EU says very clearly that eradicating poverty and fighting climate change must go together. “Two of the most pressing challenges facing the world are…
Social workers find it difficult to challenge unsafe practice in the UK
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ethics, Employment…a recent article in Community Care magazine. A recent survey by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) found many social workers talking about a climate of fear and intimidation…
Earth Day 2012: “Mobilize the Earth”
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment…and social forces; – People’s health and wellbeing suffer as a result of inequalities and unsustainable environments related to climate change, pollutants, war, natural disasters and violence to which there…
"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
Topic: Women…soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges are multifaceted and require holistic solutions that empower women. As we observe International Women’s Day today, March 8th,…
The School Services Sourcebook
Information Type: Book ReviewTopic: Social Work…to date issues such as Responses to Intervention, positive behaviour support, the school climate, functional behaviour assessment, the integration of ethics, autism and suicide, school engagement, immigrant families, and so…
IFSW Represented at Global UN Civil Society Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW…António Guterres who called for actions on de-escalating global conflicts and renewed his call for the international community to support actions on the climate crisis and the civil strife undermining…
Report HM
…and issue a statement and/or lobby on behalf of the social worker. The most important and urgent problems identified for the Europe region: • are climate crisis that is recognized…
The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
…conference will delve into a wide range of subjects, from mental health to climate change, all united by a commitment to social work practice, social justice, and human rights.
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3rd International Conference on Social Work (ICSW-2024)
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World Social Work 2019 (1)
…(PEDA) Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh The Climate Reality Project-India Technical & Knowledge Partner on 29th -31st March, 2019 at Regional Centre, RGNIYD, Chandigarh Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr….
38_Drucker_2005_IASSW and the Pursuit of SJustice and SD_IASSW Mtg paper_Jan_Addis Ababa University_School of SW_Ethiopia
…along with the growing understanding that learning is far from a neutral intellectual activity, but is intimately connected with relationships, emotional involvement, social climate, and – specifically when teaching knowledge…
Report from IFSW North American Region
…North American Region are engaged in addressing some of society’s most pressing problems such as the changing economic climate, increased challenges due to poverty and the significant reduction in wages…
UN-NY Report 2017-18
…social work students and faculty. Jointly sponsored by IFSW and IASSW, the theme for the event was on SDGs, Climate Change and Social Work Practice Speakers: • His Excellency the…
Webinar series: Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ethics…a time of crisis. If we add to this the urgent climate crisis, there is now a need to stop and reconsider what matters for people and the planet, and…
Social work has a critical role to play in transformational change in co-building our shared futures
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Conference…human rights – have not been realized. Inequalities and fractures have grown. Poverty sits alongside extreme wealth. Nature has been stripped, leading to climate warming and environmental destruction. Millions of…
LAC Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW…damage linked to climate change-, as well as the protection of the planet, the defence of our right to water, labour rights, the protection of children, adolescents, women, LGBTQ+ communities,…
Social Work in the Typhoon Affected Areas of the Philippines: A Call to the International Social Work Community
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: Disaster, Social Work…Japan, now it is the Philippines. As climate problems grow, we now know we can look after each other. As social workers, we don’t just see the statistics of the…
IFSW-AP UN Representative Addresses UN-ESCAP Committee on Social Development
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN…supports they need to meet their full potential. The region is facing unparalleled levels of social and environmental crises; climate change, pandemics, persistent inequality, displacement and increased conflict. These crises…