IFSW Europe is pleased to announce the 2019 Delegates Meeting to be held in Vienna, Austria on the 6th of September (14.00–18.00) – 8th of September (09.00-12.00). This event is […]
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IFSW European Executive Meeting on 1st -2nd of June 2019, Vienna
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The IFSW European Executive met over the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2019 in Vienna. Our thanks to our colleagues at OBDS for hosting the meeting and a special […]
Introducing our new IFSW European Honorary Secretary
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I am pleased to announce that the IFSW Europe Executive has appointed Teodora Dobre as IFSW European Honorary Secretary to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Lola Casal to IFSW Global. […]
IFSW Europe is looking for inspiring projects of social workers to participate in the Social Platform’s ‘Made in Social Europe’ exhibition!
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IFSW Europe is looking for inspiring projects of our national members to showcase how social workers organisation work on the key principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights! In […]
Social Work in Kosovo, Training on “The Role of Custodian Body”
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education
The association of Social Work in Kosovo has organized for the first tiema a one-day training on the topic:” The Role of Custodian Body”, on 25 May 2019. The training […]
Twinning contract between AMAS Morocco and BPSW The Netherlands
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership
The Moroccan association AMAS is still young, just like social work education in Morocco. There are lots of connections between the Netherlands and Morocco, mainly because many Moroccan labor migrants […]
Europe Day is about creating a truly inclusive and sustainable Social Europe for all
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Europe Day is the name of two annual observance days, 5 May by the Council of Europe and 9 May by the European Union. Europe Day is about wishes, but […]
Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Conflict
Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons – NATO Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19 The highest objective of social workers is to protect and support people. […]
Copenhagen workshop – Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe
IFSW-Europe Project 2018-2019 – Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Project Phase Two This project is now in the second phase and member organisations are being […]
World Social Work Day in Armenia
Topic: IFSW
March has been a very important month for all social workers in the world. The Armenian Association of Social Workers joint the social workers worldwide to celebrate the World Social […]
Make social workers voices heard in the EU Parliamentary Elections
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe are asking their member organisations to engage with the upcoming European Parliament elections May 23rd– 26th. This can be done by campaigning, lobbying and supporting candidates who share […]
Human relationships are a fundamental approach in social work for creating change and improve people’s lives
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWWorld Social Work Day 2019 Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. Nevertheless, building positive and meaningful relationships can be very challenging for many people. Technology is changing relationships as we […]
Seeing into the future of long-term care: what will tomorrow’s older adults need and demand?
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Seeing into the future of long-term care: what will tomorrow’s older adults need and demand? These days, Florence hosted the Long-Term Care Alliance Aging in Place Conference, the first interdisciplinary […]
WSWD 2019: Round table on social workers standing up for human rights
This year the World Social Work Day, 19 March, promotes the importance of human relationships. It is a key day in which social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the […]
IFSW 2020 Online Conference: Co-Building Social Transformation
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 […]
Ground-breaking research shines light on the role of social workers during The Troubles
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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 […]
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 […]
New IFSW European Vice-President
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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, […]
New Year Message from IFSW European President
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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, […]
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 […]