This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession in the world as more governments and employers recognise the powerful impact that social workers have in communities. Lower crime rates, better health outcomes, more […]
Europe
Ground-breaking research shines light on the role of social workers during The Troubles
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The findings of pioneering research exploring social workers’ role supporting vulnerable children and adults during the Northern Ireland conflict was launched on Thursday in the Ulster Museum, Belfast. The culmination of a two-year study conducted by an international team of academics, Voices of Social Work Through The Troubles, gives a platform to social workers as they recount putting their […]
First International Social Work Congress in Siberia
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Conference
The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in the West Siberian city Kemerovo. The title of the Congress is «Social workers are the key factor for the social welfare of vulnerable people». In Siberia, we have 10 regions and all of them will send their delegates to Kemerovo. The important […]
New IFSW European Vice-President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
John Brennan from the Irish Association of Social Workers is the new IFSW European Vice-President. Mr Brennan has been an active member of IFSW for many years. IFSW President, Silvana Martinez welcomed John Brennan to the global Executive team. She said: John is well known in IFSW and has performed outstanding work for the […]
New Year Message from IFSW European President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dear social workers all over Europe! Today, as you all gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Looking back on 2018, I genuinely believe that we have many reasons to be very proud of our professional accomplishments. From these successes and experiences, we will draw the […]
Georgian Association of social workers – The attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education
Exploring the attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change – The Georgian Association of social workers Abstract Through a multi-case study, this research explores how three higher education alumni associations organize to influence social change in Georgia, Ghana, and Mongolia. All organizations started as international scholarship program alumni associations, yet findings show they […]
Call for expression of interest to host IFSW European Conference 2021
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2021 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together social workers, educators, researchers, policymakers, social work students and service users to share their experiences, common problems and focus on strategies at European level that are sustainable and […]
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocean
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocea Russia Union of social workers and social Pedagogues was part of organising committee of the First Congress of social workers of Primorsky Kray. The capital of Primorsky Kray is Vladivostok. The city is situated nearly 7000 km from Moscow. They […]
World Social Work Day Poster for 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the poster and send language translations to be displayed on the IFSW website. Dr Martinez said: World social work day and our joint actions are not only a demonstration of the […]
World Social Work Day 2019
The 2019 world social work day highlights ‘Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships’. World Social Work Day is on the 19th March 2019. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the achievements of the profession and take the theme message into their communities, workplaces and to […]
International Conference on Child Development Accounts held in Baku, Azerbaijan
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children
On 6 November 2018, the Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union hosted an international conference titled “Child Development Accounts: New Approach to Child Well-Being”. The event took place in Baku in partnership with Center for Social Development Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, Next Age Institute and Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts with […]
Social workers in Poland fighting for better conditions for professional social work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions (PFZPSiPS), our member organization in Poland, asked us to publish their press release regarding their protest: On the 12th of October in Warsaw, PFZPSiPS have organised a PROTEST. It was a rebellion against the way that social environment has been treated for many years. Roots of […]
Ana Radulesco, new IFSW European President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe is glad to announce that Ana Rădulescu has been appointed European Regional President until 2020. Ana Radulesco started her collaboration with IFSW International Federation of Social Workers in 2002 and since then she has shown her commitment to IFSW Constitution, to social work and to social justice. IFSW Global Executive is delighted that Ana Radulescu […]
Social workers in Iceland are part of the protest regarding the wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
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 […]
Statement in Support of Social Work Student Elin Ersson
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
The interim Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers calls the Swedish authorities to drop the charges against Elin Ersson, the Swedish a social work student who protested against the deportation of an Asylum seeker on-board a plane. Elin Erson justified her action on the basis of advocating in support of an asylum […]
Social Workers in Iceland spread out against Poverty
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, PovertyOn 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 […]
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 […]
