On behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers Dr Gary Bailey, Global President, calls for the Ugandan Government to withdraw the anti-homosexuality law that passed last Friday. Read the letter here
Uganda
IFSW Statement on Discrimination in Uganda and Other Countries Discriminating Against LGBT People
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsRecognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses solidarity with the citizens of all countries who are struggling to have their rights recognised. IFSW is vehemently opposed to any legislation in any nation […]
IFSW condemns the killing of Ugandan gay activist and human rights defender David Kato
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW expresses grave concern over the shocking murder of David Kato, a prominent gay activist and human rights defender in Uganda and urges the Government of Uganda to conduct a thorough investigation into his death, as well as to ensure adequate security for its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and that prompt action against […]
Discrimination and sexual orientation
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social WorkThe current IFSW statement on ethics (which is shared with IASSW) was agreed in 2004. It acknowledges that there was some debate about some of the sections, it was eventually accepted as representing agreement about our ethics world-wide. Within this document, section 4.2.1 addresses the ethical requirement for social workers to challenge negative discrimination and […]
Statement on Kampala bombings
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictThe International Federation of Social Workers is deeply shocked and saddened by the two attacks which occurred in Kampala on an evening that should have been an otherwise joyous one for individuals and families to watch the finals of the 2010 World Cup. We are even more so now that the attacks appear to have […]
Chair of ethics committee comments on debate about homosexuality, human rights and social justice
Information Type: NewsTopic: EthicsDear Colleagues, Recent statements by the Uganda National Association of Social Workers in relation to proposed legislation in that country have led to an exchange of views abut some very strongly held values and beliefs. As the chair of the IFSW ethics committee I have been concerned about the implications for our shared understanding of […]
IFSW Statement – Human Rights and Social Work in Uganda
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights‘The proposals before the Ugandan Parliament concerning homosexuality and gay rights are a violation of international human rights conventions and should be withdrawn’, said Dr David N Jones, President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as he prepared for the annual United Nations Social Work Day in New York. He was supporting statements […]
