The Palace of Westminster (the UK Parliament) may seem remote from frontline social work but, as three British MPs – and qualified social workers – explain, their previous careers continue […]
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World Social Work Day in European schools of social work
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: World Social Work DayWorld Social Work Day in the United Kingdom
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayThere are many activities happening in the United Kingdom on World Social Work Day – 19 March 2013. The British Association of Social Workers is hosting events in England, Scotland, […]
Social Workers from Austerity Affected Countries Deliver Message to the European Union on World Social Work Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayMembers of The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) from Spain, Portugal, Greece and Ireland meet with Commissioner László Andor, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion to engage […]
Message from European President on World Social Work Day 2013
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayWorld Social Work Day in Bosnia Herzegovina
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, World Social Work Day60 students and professionals gathered at the Department of Social Work, University of Sarajevo, on Friday 15 March 2013, joined by the staff from the Department, reports Professor Darja Zavirsek […]
EU supports development plan that aims for poverty reduction through sustainable growth
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThe content of the post-MDG agreement is beginning to take shape as world-wide negotiations continue and countries prepare for the big decisions in 2014. The Millennium Development Goals come to […]
IFSW Statement on state legislation discriminating against LGBT People
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsRecognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses […]
Children and young people call for an end to violence in custody
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: Repository, ChildrenThe European project on Ending Violence against Children in Custody has published its first report. This project was coordinated by Children Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) and was based on […]
Social Work Action in Spain
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionRené Schegg, IFSW Policy and Communications Officer, joined their social work awards ceremony and a celebration of 30 years of professional social work in Spain. He also participated in […]
Charter of Rights for Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe Charter of Rights summarises the support that social workers require to practise safely and secure the best possible outcomes for those using their services. Download the poster in full […]
Creating an effective and ethical environment for social work in child protection
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenThe government in England is proposing a radical change in the arrangements for coordinating the different agencies and professional groups involved in child protection. A detailed report from an independent […]
Social Work Is (DVD)
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work SOCIAL WORK IS – DVD – IFSW Europe e.V. from Joana Domingues on Vimeo. The DVD highlights the contribution that social workers make to the well-being of individuals and […]
How are Portugal’s cuts affecting social workers?
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionRory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, is visiting social workers in countries imposing austerity measures. He reports on a visit to Portugal where he met six […]
Social workers find it difficult to challenge unsafe practice in the UK
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ethics, EmploymentMany social workers and care professionals in the United Kingdom are reluctant to come forward when they witness unsafe practices, because they fear how their employer may react, according to […]
European Union Member States urged to cooperate in eradicating human trafficking
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Human RightsEuropean Union Home Affairs Commissioner, Cecilia Malmström, has called on member states to work together with civil society, the private sector and international organisations to eradicate human trafficking. The commissioner […]
Portugal: Social Work Association takes position on EU austerity measures
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionThe Portuguese Association of Professional Social Service (Associação dos Profissionais de Serviço Social APSS) reiterates in its latest statement its concern about political reforms and austerity measures of the European […]
New Acting Chief Executive of BASW explains why she chose to be a social worker
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkBridget Robb, a senior staff member of the British Association of Social Workers, has taken over as Acting Chief Executive. She has worked for BASW for several years and has […]
Changes in the regulation of social workers in England
Information Type: NewsTopic: LawThere has been a big change in the way social workers are registered in the United Kingdom following a decision imposed by the government without consultation and implemented on 1 […]
Day in the life of IFSW Europe President
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: IFSWCristina Martins, the newly elected President of IFSW Europe, has written about a routine day in her working life as a social worker in the Portuguese Institute of Oncology in […]