As representatives of the Association of Social Workers of the Czech republic (hereinafter the SSP ČR) we issue this statement in the matter of so called migrant crisis, which seems […]
Europe
50 Years of IFSW Europe (1965-2015)
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThis year – 2015 – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years! A Special Session “Socializing in IFSW Europe – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years supporting social workers” took place at the […]
Employees in Norway get better protection against violence
Information Type: NewsTopic: Employment, Law
The government in Norway has just scheduled a public hearing for new regulations for the bill that covers the legislation on violence against employees. The Norwegian Union of Social Educators […]
Social Worker honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Long standing IFSW volunteer Georg Dimitz from the Austrian Association of Social Workers has been honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation for his lifetime commitment as a staff representative […]
Joint open letter to the European Council – Time to act to ensure children’s rights in the EU’s migration policy: 10 action points
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Children
Dear European Heads of State or Government and Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs, Dear Mr. Tusk, Significant numbers of children from third countries migrate to Europe, for a […]
The Refugee Crisis: Social Workers at the Forefront of Finding Solutions
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights
IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell visited Vienna and Munich last week to see first hand the social work response to the refugee crisis. This is his report: These are a few […]
Social Workers Respond to the Bombing in Turkey
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster
IFSW member The Turkish Association of Social Workers are preparing volunteers in crisis and trauma intervention following a bombing that killed 97 peace demonstrators on the 10th October. Secretary-General […]
Anti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionAn action plan to help social workers fight against austerity measures is to be drawn up by the International Federation of Social Workers. The move was announced by Secretary-General Rory Truell […]
WhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children250 survivors of abuse in children’s homes, boarding schools and foster homes formed a lobby within the Houses of Parliament in London. Arranged through John Mann, MP, survivors, supporters, journalists, […]
Social workers in Iceland fight for better wages
Information Type: NewsTopic: Employment
IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell commented, “Social […]
IFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceIFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015, which will […]
HERBERT PAULISCHIN (AUSTRIA AND ROMANIA) RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK IN HIS MORE THAN 35 YEARS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
In a special ceremony of the Austrian Parliament (May 22, 2015), Herbert Paulischin received the special tribute for achievements in social work in his more than 35 years professional career. […]
Calling for good practices for the European Observatory
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWENSACT has now an online platform to collect data about “good practices”. It is available at www.ensact.com Please contribute and spread this message through your network, so that more examples of […]
IFSW Europe Newsletter
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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IFSW European President Presents on ‘The Best Interests of the Child’ in Brussels
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenThis week IFSW Regional President for Europe, Cristina Martins was invited to present at a European Conference on “the Best Interests of the Child” held in Brussels. In her presentation […]
Spanish Social Workers and People That Use Social Work Services Stand Together Against Austerity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
IFSW expressed full support and solidarity with Consejo General del Trabajo (the Spanish Council of Social Workers) by joining them in their campaign against austerity at the European Parliament held […]
Sharing the challenges of social work education and practice in Nepal
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
The latest member to join IFSW, the Social Workers’ Association Nepal (SWAN) and Nepal School of Social Work had a joint meeting with the Norwegian Union of Social Educators and […]
Consejo General del Trabajo Social Wins Social Journalism Award
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Social Protection
The IFSW member for Spain Consejo General del Trabajo Social has won an award for their scientific journal Servicios Sociales y Política Social (Social Services and Social Policy). The Journal has been […]
Statement of IFSW Europe: Social Work for Peace and Self-Determination – Peace is the way
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conflict
Peace is the way to freedom and self-determination for every human being. Everyone has a right to be free and freedom is a precondition of sustainable peace. Social Workers are […]
Statement of Latin American and Caribbean IFSW about the killing of civilians in the Gaza Strip
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictSocial workers of the Latin America and Caribbean of the International Federation of Social Workers defend human rights, democracy and fight for social justice, so we declare contrary to the […]