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‘Human relationships are the engine of social development’ says global report The fourth and final report on the first decade of The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development 2010-2020 is published today, Wednesday 15th July 2020. The report includes a Global Overview and five regional reports highlighting the need to develop and sustain […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 10 July 2020 @ 12.00 – 13.30 (CEST) Title: Community social services’ responses to Covid-19 – lessons for the future! Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION In many countries social workers are supporting communities that are affected or fearful of the Covid-19 Virus. Social work has an essential frontline role in the fight against the spread of […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 3 July 2020 @ 12.00 – 13.30 (CEST) Title: The Social Work responses to the needs of homeless people in context of COVID-19 Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION General themes of the webinar: Whats happening in social work for homeless during COVID-19 /lessons learned. Post COVID – is there an interest in developing a common […]
In the aftermath of the recent brutal killing of George Floyd and other Black people at the hands of the police in the United States, the Irish Association of Social Workers condemns racism in its various manifestations throughout the world. The IASW stands in solidarity with the Black community, with the Black Lives Matter protests […]
Assnas feels to summarize what Italian experience is in the current management of Covid-19. The measure of social distancing was functional, at least 1 meter and more between people; the disinfection of environments and hands with alcohol and bleach, the use of gloves and masks which has become mandatory also among the equally fundamental population, […]
In this difficult moment of pandemic Assnas wants to thank IFSW and IFSW Europe for the media the call for help for sending and unlocking health resources from abroad, using the federation and the work of all associated states there was a warning in resolving an important part of the situation. A big thank you […]
IFSW Europe Webinar, 26 June 2020 @ 12.00 – 14.00 (CEST) Title: Mental Health Social Work and the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on adults Platform: ZOOM / English language REGISTRATION General themes of the webinar: What’s happening in mental health social work during Covid-19 / lessons learned Post-Covid – is there an interest in developing a common mental […]
As a social worker, the Vice-President of IFSW Europe and a Board member of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), I fully endorse the following message of the IPA’s President, William Reichman, MD, on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2020. Message from IPA President Dr. William Reichman The COVID-19 […]
Inspired in the letter that the British Association of Social Work wrote to the Boris Johnson, 19 Hungarian social work NGOs have signed the open letter to the Hungarian Prime Minister on behalf of Social Workers 2020, árilis 5. 19 szociális szakmai szervezet nyílt levele Orbán Viktor Miniszterelnöknek A szociális ágazatban érintett szakmai szervezetek nyílt […]
Immediately after the lock down measures BPSW opened the website with a special Covid 19 dossier, which is filled more and more every day with measures, practice issues, good examples, reflections, ethical issues, the way organizations and social workers cope with the new challenges, their worries and their solutions. One of the things BPSW created […]
In April 2020, social workers deeply concerned about disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable residents in nursing homes and a wide range of residential settings, came together to share their professional expertise on how social work was adapting and responding to the needs of residents and their families. Social workers listened to the experiences of […]
About Yakutia The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is in the north-eastern part of the Eurasian continent and is the largest region of the Russian Federation. The total area of the continental and island territory of Yakutia is 3,1 mln km². Over 40% of its territory is above the Arctic Circle. There are three time zones within […]
Twinning can possibly be a fruitful concept to stimulate the cooperation between IFSW members, especially to support associations in countries were the development of social work as a profession started much later than in for instance Western Europe and North America. In 2019 the national association of The Netherlands BPSW started, on a request of […]
In a number of cases, government, municipalities and regions have acted swiftly and extensively, and the social institutions have followed up with great commitment. At the same time, we see that vulnerable people themselves are aware that they are endangered and in many cases actually take good care of themselves. In many places, good initiatives […]
The first phase of Covid-19 restrictions was introduced in Ireland on 12th March 2020, and since then most social workers in Ireland and staff at the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) have been working remotely, whilst continuing to provide services in new and innovative ways. From the outset, social workers have been designated by […]
IFSW Europe is a contributor to the EAPN report: Putting Social Rights and Poverty reduction at the heart of EU’s COVID-19 response. Frances McDonnell (IFSW European Representative) and Ian Johnston (Member of the IFSW European Support Group to EAPN) prepared our contribution to the report. IFSW Europe fully endorses the EAPN recommendations to urgently revise the 2020 […]
Israel Promotes International Learning from the Corona Pandemic When the world began to shut down in mid-March, it became clear that all social workers were facing uncharted territory. How to continue to provide professional services without our traditional tools and with the need to protect ourselves from infection. The Israel Union of Social Workers initiated […]
In the context of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the National College of Social Workers in Romania – CNASR has initiated a series of sectoral recommendations for social workers working in various sub-domains of social work. The recommendations can be found on our website here – https://cnasr.ro/2020-03-24-recomandari-sectoriale-pentru-asisten-ii-sociali-care-activeaza-in-diverse-sub-domenii-ale-asisten-ei-sociale. Based on the information given by the World Health […]
The Czech Republic, like other countries in the world, has been facing a major test in recent weeks in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, which none of us has ever seen, as well as a generation ahead. Society of Social Workers of the Czech Republic as an association of social workers from all […]
Since the end of March international media has reported repeatedly about the Swedish approach to Covid-19. Even if the Swedish government’s response is different than most ther countries it’s not as if life goes on as normal. Secondary schools, universities and other education for adults are only done digitally. School social workers keep in touch […]