Ana I. Lima Fernández (IFSW Europe President) and Manane Petrosyan (Deputy Executive IFSW Europe, invited by Ana and supporter of the president of IFSW Europe by this meeting) has […]
Europe
IFSW Member in the UK: ‘Austerity’s effects are driving social workers to tears – it’s why we must protest’
Information Type: Statement, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Social Protection
Chairperson of the British Association of Social Workers, Guy Shennan writes in the Guardian; ‘The effects of austerity are not evenly spread, as people living in poverty are hit the […]
Projects
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe aims to have projects running for one-three years to support the work of IFSW Europe across the region. The projects will have different character, but emphasise a broad […]
IFSW Europe will Represent Social Work at the signing of the proclamation of the European Social Pillar during the Social Summit 2017
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe signing of the proclamation of the European Social Pillar will take place in the framework of the “Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth” in Gothenburg, on 17 November. […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThere is enough for everybody – it’s about sharing! Social workers’ engagement in fighting poverty Today, 17th of October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the International Federation of Social […]
There is enough for everybody – it’s about sharing! Social worker’s engagement in fighting poverty
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social ProtectionStatement issued by Ana Radulescu, IFSW Europe Vice President Today, 17th of October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW European Region) would […]
Call For Papers: 2018 European Conference for Social Work Research
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
8th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE FOR SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH Edinburgh 18 – 20 April 2018 Social Work in Transition: Challenges for Social Work Research in a Changing Local and Global World Dont […]
Social Workers Voice Opposition to Universal Credit Cap and Rape Clause
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionMembers of the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) will join today’s protest in central Belfast in opposition to the Universal Credit two child cap and associated rape clause. […]
IFSW Europe announces that its Regional Conference 2019 will be held in Austria
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWFrom IFSW Executive we are satisfied to inform that it is now confirmed that the IFSW Europe Conference for 2019 will have place in Vienna, and our OBDS […]
Social Workers for Transformational and Sustainable Social Protection in Europe
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionIFSW Europe launched a project that highlights the social work contribution to a transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe The overall aim of the project proposal is to increase […]
Social Services for Unaccompanied Minor Refugees in Vienna
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenWritten by Mag. Josef Hiebl, DSP – Translation by Dunja Gharwal, MA Introduction: Every year more than ten thousand children from the war regions of the Middle East, Asia and […]
Social Work and the Terror Attacks in Spain
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Conflict, DisasterAna Lima, IFSW European Regional President and President of the Spanish Council for Social Work said today: “Social Work is committed to PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE, we condemn all forms of […]
IFSW Europe Regional Conference, Iceland
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceMore than 550 participants from 37 countries gathered in Reykjavík at the end May 2017 to participate in the IFSW European Conference. The theme of the Conference was Marginalization in […]
Grenfell Tower Fire and Inequality: Statement from IFSW Human Rights Commission
Information Type: StatementTopic: DisasterStatement from IFSW Human Rights Commission By Nigel Hall IFSW and its Human Rights Commission wish to express their condolences and concern following the 14 June 2017 fire that engulfed […]
2017 IFSW European Conference in Iceland “A great success in building the unity and focus of the profession”
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference
IFSW Europe held is biannual regional conference in Iceland at the end of last month with the theme: Marginalization and Social Work in Changing Society. More than 550 social workers […]
London attack victim Christine Archibald leaves a legacy for social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictAs a social worker, she worked to build inclusive communities. Her dedication is a reminder that economic health is only achievable with social health Christine Archibald, a Canadian social worker, […]
Slovakia and El Salvador join IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe IFSW Secretariat has the great pleasure to announce that we have two new members! The Slovak Chamber of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants, and the Association of Social […]
IFSW Europe Statements
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe Resolution on the Role of Social Workers in Age Determination of Unaccompanied Children (release on 31st May 2017) A multi-disciplinary consensus on Mental Health in Europe final statement […]
IGNORING THE RIGHTS OF CHILD MIGRANTS INCREASES RISKS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FOR EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Information Type: StatementTopic: ChildrenThe number of child migrants entering Europe on their own is higher than ever before; almost 90,000 unaccompanied children sought asylum in the European Union in2015 (Eurostat). Some have no […]
President IFSW Europe, Ana Lima, welcome speech at European Conference of Social Work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
I would like to welcome the authorities who accompany us. I would also like to welcome the colleagues with whom I share a profession and a commitment. Thank you to […]