International Federation of Social Workers
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An IFSW Webinar to mark Human Rights Day 2023 Social Work Practice and the Protection of Human Rights in Europe: freedom, equality and human rights for all 15:00 – 16:30 […]
Picture – Palle Peter Skov The Danish Association of Social Workers Celebrates Successful Social Worker Days 2023. On November 15th and 16th, The Danish Association of Social Workers celebrated Social […]
The Hungarian Federation of Social Workers is proudly marking its 35th anniversary. Social workers from across the country gathered to celebrate their shared journey and discuss the needs of their […]
Malta recently celebrated a significant milestone in the realm of social work—the 20th anniversary of its esteemed Department of Social Work, University of Malta. This joyous occasion brought together honorable […]
November 5th holds special significance in Ukraine, as it is a day dedicated to acknowledging the invaluable contributions of social workers. This holiday was officially designated by President Leonid Kuchma […]
On October 17, 2023, the FAIR alliance delivered an “alternative budget speech” to Parliament, addressing key issues related to care work, poverty, distributive justice, and their economic implications. This speech […]
The expert group on children in impoverished families in Norway, appointed on August 12, 2022, delivered a report titled “A Childhood for Life” on October 17, outlining recommendations to improve […]
Social workers in Europe are encouraged to participate in the IFSW POVERTY WATCH 2023 Report by completing the questionnaire available at the following link. In 2022, 95.3 million people […]
The people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the region has created suffering and […]
In August, a groundbreaking collaboration brought together social workers from Greece, Turkey, and the UK championed by the Turkish Association of Social Workers, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, Liverpool […]
In my current capacity as President of IFSW Europe, I was honored to accept an invitation from the Department of Social Work at the University of Mostar and the Association […]
Social workers enhance later life by upholding rights, fighting discrimination, and ensuring compassionate care. Roughly one in five older people will experience some kind of mental health condition. To thrive […]
The Tomashivka Refugee Center was in dire need of significant renovations to ensure decent living conditions. The local council’s decision to keep the center as a social center has paved […]
In the heart of Zhvanchyk, a transformative project is underway at the local refugee center. The ambitious renovation initiative began with a comprehensive renovation of the facility’s damaged roof. Beyond […]
IFSW is deeply concerned about the recent outbreak of severe armed violence in Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The ramifications of such conflict are profound, affecting the lives of countless […]
Based on my experience this year at the Community Center for Social Support, I can confidently state that Ukraine needs a strong social work profession and comprehensive social services to […]
Social work responds to crises and challenges that threaten the well-being and life of people and communities. Crises do not respect national borders. Therefore, solutions must also be developed across […]
As we mark the one-year anniversary of International Federation of Social Workers Europe’s (IFSW Europe) presence in Ukraine, we are reminded of the incredible journey we’ve engage in together. Report […]
The International Federation of Social Workers in Europe (IFSW Europe), led by President Ana Radulescu, in collaboration with the President of the Kamenets Podilsk District Council, Mykhailo Simashkevich, hosted an […]
We, the Turkish Association of Social Workers, express our deepest condolences and solidarity to everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco. In the Moroccan earthquake, more than 2900 people […]