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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 […]
As 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, […]
The 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 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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
Ana 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 […]
The 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 […]
General 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 […]
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 […]
Ana 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 […]
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 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 […]
The 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 […]
Our President, Ana Lima-Fernandez, together with Rory Truell, General secretary of IFSW celebrated WSW Day 2017 participating in the event on Social Work and Sustainable Development at the UN in […]
Northern Ireland Assembly Member Robbie Butler has grasped the opportunity to become a social worker for a day. The Lagan Valley MLA learned about the crucial work undertaken by social […]
This is an obituary of one of International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Presidents from 1980-1988. He passed away in Nürnberg on the 10th of November 2016, but […]
An article in the Guardian written by IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, highlights the key roles of social work in Romania’s development. Follow this link to the Guardian. Related content: IFSW News […]
Helga Thorolfsdottir and Lena Dominelli are keynote Speakers for IFSW European Conference 2017 “Marginalization and Social Work in a Changing Society”. More information
Rumania no es ajena a las dificultades. El 42,5% de los niños y más del 40% del total de la población viven bajo el umbral de la pobreza Durante los […]