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The images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. It is illustrated by nation-states moving security and military forces to particular borders to prevent or force migration, leading to shattered lives and sometimes destabilized societies. Migration is often fueled […]
On the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The Polish and Belarus governments and […]
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD” 16-17 NOVEMBER, 2021 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Social Sciences and Psychology of Baku State University and Azerbaijan “Social Work” Public Union (AZSWU) will hold an international scientific conference on “The Contribution of Social Work in the Post-War Period” on […]
Dear colleagues, https://forsa2021.is/ Because of the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization committee of the FORSA Congress 2021 have reached the difficult decision to transition to a fully virtual congress in November 2021. Further information about the online conference, registration process and fees will be announced shortly. In accordance with the uncertainties of how […]
Working together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October as Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week. This exciting new initiative kicks off on 1 October with the UN International Day of Older Persons and will include daily programs, downloadable […]
Pour toute information: PGM journée rencontre 9_10 Le 9 octobre 2021 à l’ITS de Pau Avec la collaboration de l’Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu Pau et des anciennes adhérentes de l’association MARS (Mouvement des AS pour la Reconnaissance du travail Social)
Download the Report The 2021 Joint Report of the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee on Long-Term Care is the most comprehensive overview to date of a policy area whose growing importance for our societies can no longer be overlooked. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the long-standing challenges of ensuring accessible, affordable and quality […]
The European Delegates Meeting (DM) 2021 will be held as an online forum on the IFSW website. The DM is the supreme and governing body of IFSW Europe and during those two days, member organisations will discuss and approve the budget, elect the Executive Committee Members, and approve reports. The President of IFSW Europe, on […]
IFSW African regional Conference Dates: 23rd to 26th November 2021 Venue: Hybrid (online and Kigali). Registration: Open Contact: African Region Theme: Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable Development: Social Work position in achieving SDGs Host: The International Federation of Social Workers – Rwanda National Organisation of Social Workers (RWA-NOSW). Website
IFSW European Conference on Social Work 2021 Dates : 11-13 October 2021 Theme: Meeting new challenges. Host: IFSW Europe and Croatian Association of Social Workers Venue: Online https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Program-IFSW-EUROPEAN-CONFERENCE-ON-SOCIAL-WORK-2021-1.pdf Contacts Website
IFSW Asia Pacific Region Social Work Conference Dates: 11-13 November 2021, Venue: Hybrid (online and Brisbane, Qld). Registration: Open Theme: Social Work and the Sustainable Development Goals Host: The International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Contacts Website
We are glad to be part of this great initiative represented by our Secretary-General. The EAP/Occupational Group is pleased to announce a successful first Zoom Meeting of the newly formed Occupational/ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interest group. The meeting was held virtually on May 18, 2021 featuring International Federation of Social Workers General Secretary (IFSW), […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Main speaker: Gerhard Ermischer President of the Council of Europe’s INGO Ruth Allen IFSW European Representative at Council of Europe’s INGO, Member of Conference of INGOs Standing Committee Contribution: Gabriele Stark – Angermeier (Germany) – member the of IFSW Suport Group at Council of Europe’s INGO Antonina Daskina (Russia) – member the of IFSW […]
The Israel / Palestine war is an International disaster with the potential to escalate in the region and beyond. Such a conflict could affect each and every one of us and requires global action to support a peaceful and just resolution. Social workers from every part of the conflict area have contacted IFSW to express […]
In the spirit of Ubuntu, the Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers and AvenirSocial (the Swiss Association of Social Workers) are working together to create new understandings of how social work and community power can work together to create sustainable communities. Using skills and knowledge from different political, cultural and economic environments they are developing […]
In 2021 the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) celebrates its 50th anniversary. Considering heightened consciousness around Anti-black Racism and related issues locally and globally, we felt as a National Social Work organisation it is the right time to look forward and set out a plan for what we can achieve in fighting racism in […]
Irish Association of Social Workers – Celebrating 50 Years in 2021! Social Work in Ireland has a long history. Today, social workers are facing multiple issues derived from a global pandemic. What were the current issues in 1984? See attached a few pages of our 1984 Journal and reminisce with us. To know more about […]
Europe is one of the most prosperous regions in the world. People living in the European Union enjoy some of the best living and working conditions and the most comprehensive social protection systems. However, outside of the global context, the situation looks different. For many people, work no longer pays enough to provide viable protection […]
A Social Work History Network webinar in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College 29 March 2021, 10.30am – 12.30pm (London time) This Social Work History Network webinar (held in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College) will reflect on the development of social work […]
29 March 2021, 10.30am – 12.30pm (London time) This Social Work History Network webinar (held in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College) will reflect on the development of social work in Singapore, Kenya and the Caribbean together with an introduction to the International Federation of Social Workers archives and […]