From 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 […]
Europe
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 […]
General Assembly Social Platform, Brussels
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAna Lima has attended in representation of IFSW Europe to the General Assembly of the members of the European Social Platform of NGOs, an European event in which not only […]
UK Social Workers Organise for Next Month’s General Elections
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, LawThe British Association of Social Worker has produced a manifesto of what they want from a new government following next month’s elections. “Fulfilling our manifesto will improve the lives of […]
GERENAL ASSAMBLEY SOCIAL PLAFORM / BRUSSELS
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkGeneral Assembly of the Social Platform, in L42 (Centre for events and congresses), Brussels, 27th of April 2017. Ana Lima has attended in representation of IFSW Europe to the General […]
Archival visit to Germany
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The German Association of Social Workers are working on their archival history. During May 2017 the Association invited IFSW’s Official Archivist Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall, IFSW Human Rights Commissioner […]
New IFSW Vice President for Europe
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAna Radulescu has been successfully nominated to the position of Vice President Europe by ASproAS an IFSW member in Romania. IFSW President Ruth Stark said, “It will be wonderful to have […]
Social Workers March Against Austerity!
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
IFSW fully endorses the initiative of the British Association of Social Workers to highlight the serious consequences of austerity in the UK and internationally. A march organised by BASW Chairperson, […]
IFSW Europe Regional Conference – Denifity program
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Regional Europe Conference on Marginalization in Social work in a changing society, has presented the final program of workshops and presentations with almost 100 spaces leaded by professionals of 28 […]
Why social workers are marching 100 miles in protest against austerity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThe British Association of Social Workers (BASW), along with people who use social services, have organised a march from Birmingham to Liverpool to call for an end to the UK government’s […]