Greetings to all our members and wishing you all a wonderful World Social Work Day. This is the first of regular Briefings for IFSW Europe members. If you have anything […]
IFSW Europe Briefing – March 2025
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWEurope
IFSW Europe President Ruth Allen and the IFSW Europe Executive wish you a happy and peaceful World Social Work Day 2025!
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As we approach World Social Work Day (WSWD) on the 18th of March, we extend warm wishes and solidarity with our members across Europe and all social workers across the […]
Statement: Three Years of War in Ukraine – Honouring Resilience, Solidarity, and the Role of Social Work
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict
The 24th of February is the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the consequent the displacement of millions of people, destruction, injuries and loss of life. IFSW […]
IFSW Europe Webinar for World Social Work Day 2025
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18th March 2025 17.30-19.00 CET (UK time 16.30-18.00) Exploring Intergenerational Solidarity: Social work in Europe across the generations This is a free event. To register in advance click here or […]
COSW Policy Annual Forum
The COSW Policy Forum, invites all social workers to the annual policy forum to be held on Saturday. Day: 9th November 2024. Venue: Online Time: 16Hoo to 17H30 GMT Registration: […]
IFSW Europe regional conference 2025
The IFSW European Regional Conference 2025 Date: 6th-8th October 2025. Venue: Oslo, Norway, at Oslo Congress Centre. Call for abstracts: submissions and registration is now open Conference title: Bridging Communities: Building […]
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 October 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day, this 3rd […]
Alarming Gaps Revealed in Romania’s Social Service Workforce Census
Information Type: ReportTopic: Social Work
A new Social Service Workforce Census, the first of its kind in Romania, reveals significant challenges in the country’s social services sector. Conducted by the National College of Social Workers […]
1 October: Join the IFSW Europe Webinar on Social Work and Ageing
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW1 October is the UN International Day of Older Persons. Every day social workers change the lives of people of all ages. However, social work with older people is often […]
Nordic Social Workers Urge their Governments to Demand International Law is Upheld in Gaza
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We, the Nordic Associations of Social Workers, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld in Gaza. The killing and maiming of civilians, including social workers, must […]
Successful seminar on eco-social work In Rotterdam, Netherlands
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Education, Social Protection, Social Work, Environment
The IFSW Europe is glad to share the Successful seminar on eco-social work held in Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13 & 14 2024. In June, a very vibrant seminar on eco-social […]
Maltese Association of Social Workers 30th anniversary
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
The Maltese Association of Social Workers is celebrating a major milestone next month as it marks its 30th anniversary. This is a significant achievement for the organisation, which has been […]
IFSW Europe elects Dr Ruth Allen as new president
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe is delighted to announce the election of Dr Ruth Allen as the new regional president. Ruth Allen succeeds outgoing president Ana Radulescu. With a wealth of experience and […]
IFSW Europe implements sustainable small-scale farming initiative in the new renovated social centres in Ukraine
Topic: IFSW, Ukraine
In its commitment to promoting eco-wisdom and bolstering sustainability and community engagement, IFSW Europe has introduced a initiative within social centers across Ukraine: small-scale farming. Acknowledging the significance of offering […]
THE SOCIAL PILLAR AND THE FUTURE OF THE EU SOCIAL AGENDA
Topic: IFSW
After enduring decades of neoliberal policy making that advocated for a small state and promoted the market as the primary instrument for the efficient allocation of jobs and resources, the […]
Running between classrooms and bunkers, Ukraine’s social work students show resilience and dedication!
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Today I lived the life of social work students in Ukraine, from the classroom to the bunker. ASproAS (The Association of Social Workers in Romania), in partnership with IFSW Europe, […]
The Training for Social Workers to Respond to Emergencies and Long-Term Response in Turkey Was Successfully accomplished
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Organized in collaboration by IFSW Europe, in partnership with the Association of Social Workers of Turkey and the Center for Training and Evaluation in Social Work (CFCECAS), the training program […]
IFSW 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) ONLINE Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? Date: Monday, 20 March 2024 Time: 9:00 […]
Call for REGISTRATION: SHAPING THE FUTURE: CONFERENCE ON ECOSOCIAL WORK
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CONFERENCE ON ECOSOCIAL WORK June 13/14 2024 We are thrilled to invite you to the Conference on Ecosocial Work, a dynamic conference aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation […]
ONLINE Side Event – 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? Wednesday, 20th March 2024, 9:00 – 9:50 CET
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) ONLINE Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? Wednesday, 20th March 2024, 9:00 […]