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On October 17, the International Day against Poverty social workers in Iceland ran and organised an spread out in the street to make awareness of poverty and precariousness of the Icelandic society towards poverty. Maria Runarsdottir, President of the Icelandic Association of Social Workers stated that “Social workers followed Lena Dominellis advice during IFSW European Conference […]
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IFSW European President Ana Lima appointed as Secretary of State for Social Services in Spain
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
(Photo: Ana Lima in red with the IFSW Executive at the United Nations headquarters in New York 2018) Ana Lima the IFSW European President has been appointed to the position of Secretary of State for Social Services in Spain. IFSW celebrates the news that a leading member of the Federation and the President of the Council […]
International Conference on Child Development Accounts: New Approaches to Child Well-Being
The Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union organizes the Conference on Child Development Accounts – A new Development Approach. The conference is organized together with the Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development and Next Age Institute, with the support of the NGO Council under the President’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conference is on […]
IFSW Representative to the UN Criticises Medicalisation of Social Problems
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Pascal Rudin is currently undertaking research in the field of Psychiatric Social Work in Bengaluru, India. This is where the TV shooting took place According to the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published by the American psychiatric profession, ADHD is believed to be a brain-based disorder. However, while the hypothesis of a […]
IFSW Europe Conference: Social Protection and Human Dignity
Welcome! The Austrian Association of Social Work (obds) hosts 2019 European Conference. We will provide a broad variety of keynotes, panels and paper sessions. Meet colleagues from all over the world in workshops at the locations where social work is provided! Our Motto: Social work strengthening relationships at the heart of thriving, healthy and peaceful communities: respecting […]
A los Miembros de la Asociación Helénica de Trabajadores Sociales: Como Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales quiero manifestar a ustedes mi más sincera solidaridad con el pueblo griego por el incendio que afecta el país y que habría provocado al menos 74 muertos y 182 heridos. En representación de las organizaciones miembros […]
Message from IFSW President to Hellenic Association of Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social WorkTo Members of Hellenic Association of Social Workers: As President of the International Federation of Social Workers, I want to express to you my sincerest solidarity with the Greek people enduring the fires that are affecting the country causing at least 74 deaths and 182 injuries. On behalf of the all the IFSW member organizations, […]
Spanish social workers have offered to collaborate in the welcoming to the people who have arrived to Valencia inside the ‘Aquarius’
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights
The Spanish General Council of Social Work (CGTS) and the 36 Professional Bodies of Social Work throughout the territory and ratify their commitment to defend the immigrants´ rights. The professional body structure valued that the Spanish Public Administration has decided to welcome these people. Spanish social workers have offered to collaborate with the Public Administration […]
“Today, social workers from BASW became our common voice on making visible the impact of austerity”
Topic: IFSW
Social workers from Europe endorse the “Boot Out Austerity marches on – Blackwood to Cardiff, June 2018” and consent to the message sent by social workers. Ana Radulescu, IFSW European Vice President: today, social workers from BASW became our common voice on making visible the impact of austerity on social work services, social work profession […]
IFSW European President Participates in the III International Seminar on Unaccompanied Minors, in Melilla (Spain)
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference, Children
The aim of the conference, organized by the UNED (Spanish Open University), was to deepen on migrant minors at the local, national, and global level. Well known international experts participated, and visits to centers specialized on unaccompanied foreign minors (MENAS) were organized. From 25th to the 27th of April, the city of Melilla hosted the […]
IFSW Emphasises ‘Social Rights for Dignity’ at Italian Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference, World Social Work Day
Ana Lima, Regional President of IFSW Europe, spoke at a conference held at the University of Pisa on the future of social work, emphasising social rights, which was part of the World Social Work Day 2018 initiatives. The international workshop titled “Assistenti Sociali in Temp di cambiamento. Percorsi formative e sviluppo professionale” (Social Workers in […]
IFSW European Vice President encourages social workers to take part on the debates organised during the EMIN Bus Journey
Information Type: NewsTopic: Employment
Ana Radulescu, The IFSW Europe Vice President, encourages social workers to take part in the debates related to Minimum Income Schemes organized during the EMIN Bus Journey. The EMIN Bus journey raises awareness on Minimum Income, European Minimum Income and is visiting 32 Countries over 64 days. During the Journey, a total of 120 programs […]
Ana Lima visits APSS in Lisbon
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWOn the 9th of April, Ana I. Lima Fernández (IFSW Europe President) has been in Lisbon, Portugal, in the context of “Desafios colocados ao Serviço Social: Presente e futuro” (Challenges placed at Social Service: Present and future) organized by the ISCTE-IUL. A journey that has involved IFSW Europe activities, where Ana Lima has held different […]
Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Protection
International Federation of Social Workers European Region Email: europe.ifsw@ifsw.org Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Making the most of the European Pillar of Social Rights for a better life for people goes far beyond the area of employment. Strengthening peoples’ resilience and enhancing their capability to react to risks of life […]
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European Executive Committee Honorary Secretary and Representatives IFSW Europe e.V. IFSW Europe e.V. is one of the five regional divisions of IFSW. IFSW Europe e.V. is a registered legal body, and has 41 member associations in 39 countries, with a total of 170.000 social workers – the membership is representative as it covers all corners […]
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Council of Europe IFSW Europe has designated representatives for the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg (France), now covers virtually the entire European continent, with its 47 member countries. Founded on 5 May 1949 by 10 countries, the Council of Europe seeks to develop throughout Europe common and democratic principles based […]
Código Deontológico de la Profesión de Diplomado en Trabajo Social
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, EthicsPREÁMBULO El primer código deontológico en trabajo social editado por el Consejo General del Trabajo Social fue aprobado por Asamblea General de Colegios Oficiales de Diplomados en Trabajo Social y Asistentes Sociales en su sesiónextraordinaria de 29 de mayo de 1999. Desde entonces, en los siguientes diez años, el código se ha impreso hasta en seis […]
