#Social Work # Refugees #Ukraine In Ukraine, almost everyone is on the run. Those who are most resourceful will get by on their own or with the help of others. […]
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WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Ukraine, DisasterIFSW Europe hosts a webinar on the 15 March 2022, World Social Work Day, at 18.00 CET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED The link for the webinar has been sent to […]
The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) – Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UkrainePress Release: Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) Anti-Racism Advisory […]
Age with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAge with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022 On Thursday, 3 March 2022, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) is holding […]
Improving civil dialogue in the European Semester process
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe, member of Social Platform, promotes the civil dialogue in the European Semester process. We propose you the Social Platform guidance document to EU Member States on improving civil […]
Social workers across Europe speak up against the destruction of human and civil rights
Topic: IFSWSeveral European countries have seen the growth of political groups advocating discrimination against minoritised communities or groups, such as women, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are unemployed or homeless, Roma people […]
Social workers write to Priti Patel opposing inhumane Police Bill that discriminates against Romani and Traveller families
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe British Association of Social Workers, Social Workers Union, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association and several partner organisations have co-signed a letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, opposing inhumane and unlawful draft guidance recently published in support of […]
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work DayThe 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One […]
IFSW Statement of the Political Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, ConflictThe images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. It is illustrated by nation-states […]
IFSW Human Right Commision – Europe Statement on the Refugee Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, ConflictOn the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on […]
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD”, Azerbaijan
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD” 16-17 NOVEMBER, 2021 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Social Sciences and Psychology of Baku State […]
“No one will be left behind” FORSA 2021 CONFERENCE -Iceland – online 11 – 12 November 2021
Dear colleagues, https://forsa2021.is/ Because of the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization committee of the FORSA Congress 2021 have reached the difficult decision to transition to a fully […]
1-10 October 2021 – Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWWorking together to raise awareness and reduce stigma On behalf of IFSW EUROPE we stand with the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) in recognizing 1-10 October as Older Adult Mental Health […]
Assistant·e de service social : combats passés, présents et à venir… Qu’en est-il aujourd’hui de l’engagement ?
Pour toute information: PGM journée rencontre 9_10 Le 9 octobre 2021 à l’ITS de Pau Avec la collaboration de l’Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu Pau et des anciennes adhérentes […]
Long-term care report – trends, challenges and opportunities in an ageing society
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDownload the Report The 2021 Joint Report of the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee on Long-Term Care is the most comprehensive overview to date of a policy area […]
European DM 2021
The European Delegates Meeting (DM) 2021 will be held as an online forum on the IFSW website. The DM is the supreme and governing body of IFSW Europe and during […]
IFSW African Region social work Conference
IFSW African regional Conference Dates: 23rd to 26th November 2021 Venue: Hybrid (online and Kigali). Registration: Open Contact: African Region Theme: Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable Development: Social Work position in […]
IFSW European Conference on Social Work 2021
IFSW European Conference on Social Work 2021 Dates : 11-13 October 2021 Theme: Meeting new challenges. Host: IFSW Europe and Croatian Association of Social Workers Venue: Online https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Program-IFSW-EUROPEAN-CONFERENCE-ON-SOCIAL-WORK-2021-1.pdf Contacts […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Region Social Work Conference
IFSW Asia Pacific Region Social Work Conference Dates: 11-13 November 2021, Venue: Hybrid (online and Brisbane, Qld). Registration: Open Theme: Social Work and the Sustainable Development Goals Host: The International […]
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interest group formed
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, Social Work, EthicsWe are glad to be part of this great initiative represented by our Secretary-General. The EAP/Occupational Group is pleased to announce a successful first Zoom Meeting of the newly formed […]