On 24 October, at 14:55 Icelandic time, women across Iceland walked off the job in protest the gender wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland. The first Women ‘s day was in 1975 when thousands of women in Iceland protested their wages and walked out of their workplaces. This was the […]
IFSW Europe held is biannual regional conference in Iceland at the end of last month with the theme: Marginalization and Social Work in Changing Society. More than 550 social workers and people that use social work services attended the conference from across world to share ideas and participate in discussions that enable the profession to […]
The number of child migrants entering Europe on their own is higher than ever before; almost 90,000 unaccompanied children sought asylum in the European Union in2015 (Eurostat). Some have no documents and services have big problems deciding the age of some young people. Social workers are frequently caught up with these dilemmas and are concerned […]
I would like to welcome the authorities who accompany us. I would also like to welcome the colleagues with whom I share a profession and a commitment. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to take part in this exciting experience that is starting right now: the European social work conference. Over the next two […]
IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell commented, “Social Worker’s from all over the world stand in solidarity with their colleagues in Iceland. Social workers are not paid fairly for the complex and demanding work […]
The Association of Social Workers in Iceland encourages the Icelandic authorities to use their power in the international community to stop the conflict in Gaza. The goal of social work is to work against human rights violations wherever they occur. Social Workers in Iceland and social workers all over the world feel there is a […]
Byamukama Michael, President of the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu
An open letter to President Yoweri Museveni regarding recent remarks about social workers
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This year, our President, Silvana Martinez celebrates #wswd2020 with the social workers in Japan 日本ソーシャルワーカー連盟（Japanese Federation of Social Workers）
Dr. Silvana will participate in a seminar Time to Action: From Crisis to believe. In her speech, she will address the challenges, successes and critical importance of social work in future social development.
#WSWD2020 is another opportunity for the profession to express international solidarity and to bring common messages to governments, regional bodies and to our communities.
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Social Work colleagues of the Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues, IFSW member in Russia, organizes the First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care” together with the Government of Yakutia
IFSW members are inviting to attend this inspirational event on 25-27 June 2020 on Yakutia
Among other themes, the Conference will approach the Extreme situations connected with climate change; The role of social workers and social pedagogues in helping to prevent these events and to explain the public of the effects of the inappropriate treatment of nature and Social work with small groups of indigenous people.
More information: rusunisw@mail.ru
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Ifsw Europe IFSW Asia Pacific IFSW Africa FITS Latinoamérica y el CaribeNew Group Discounts Announced. We've heard from a number of groups planning to send multiple delegates to contribute to the IFSW Social Work Global Agenda, 2020-2030 in Calgary (July15-18). We're pleased to announce a new group discount of $50 off /per person for groups of 10 or more. You must all be from the same organization. Please email kate@swsd2020.org to receive the discount code!
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Chinese social workers actively engaged in the fight against the corona virus Information Type: NewsTopic: DisasterFebruary 13, 2020IFSW member The Chinese Association of Social Workers has been actively engaged in the fight against the coronavirus. There International Officer Yang Aibing correspond...Worldwide tributes recognize International Social Worker Terry Bamford following his sudden death on Sunday
Terry Bamford has been involved with @IFSW since the early 1970s. He was always interested in the promotion of human rights
https://www.ifsw.org/worldwide-tributes-recognise-international-social-worker-terry-bamford-following-his-sudden-death-on-sunday/
Planning on sending a big group to #SWSD2020? We're pleased to announce group discounts for 10+ people from the same organization! Check the website for details. http://ow.ly/PglW50ylSbg
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