The first phase of Covid-19 restrictions was introduced in Ireland on 12th March 2020, and since then most social workers in Ireland and staff at the Irish Association of Social […]
Ireland’s Social Work Response to Covid-19
Topic: IFSWEurope
Putting Social Rights and Poverty reduction at the heart of EU’s COVID-19 response
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe is a contributor to the EAPN report: Putting Social Rights and Poverty reduction at the heart of EU’s COVID-19 response. Frances McDonnell (IFSW European Representative) and Ian Johnston (Member of […]
Israel Promotes International Learning from the Corona Pandemic
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19Israel Promotes International Learning from the Corona Pandemic When the world began to shut down in mid-March, it became clear that all social workers were facing uncharted territory. How to […]
Romania. Social Workers fight Covid-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
In the context of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the National College of Social Workers in Romania – CNASR has initiated a series of sectoral recommendations for social workers working in […]
Czech Republic – Declaration of the Society of Social Workers of the Czech Republic
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
The Czech Republic, like other countries in the world, has been facing a major test in recent weeks in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, which none of us […]
Sweden. Support to Swedish social workers in times of Covid-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
Since the end of March international media has reported repeatedly about the Swedish approach to Covid-19. Even if the Swedish government’s response is different than most ther countries it’s not […]
Support to Swedish social workers in times of Covid-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Since the end of March international media has reported repeatedly about the Swedish approach to Covid-19. Even if the Swedish government’s response is different than most other countries it’s not […]
Poland. The uncertain fate of changes for social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19, IFSW, Social Work, Membership
W czasie, gdy dokładamy wszelkich starań, by niezbędne wsparcie płynnie docierało do potrzebujących, a na barkach pomocy społecznej spoczywa ciężar obecnych i przyszłych konsekwencji epidemii – Ministerstwo Rodziny zwleka z […]
Israel. International roundtable on Social Work in Times of Crisis.
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
The Israel Union of Social Work holds a virtual roundtable this coming Thursday to present the results of the survey Social Work Interventions During the Coronavirus Pandemic. During the event, we […]
POLAND. THE UNCERTAIN FATE OF CHANGES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19W czasie, gdy dokładamy wszelkich starań, by niezbędne wsparcie płynnie docierało do potrzebujących, a na barkach pomocy społecznej spoczywa ciężar obecnych i przyszłych konsekwencji epidemii – Ministerstwo Rodziny zwleka z […]
Statement by the Association of Social Workers of the Czech Republic – COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19
The Czech Republic, like other countries in the world, has been facing a major test in recent weeks in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection, which none of us has […]
Romania. ASproAS asks the Government of Romania for financial compensation for social assistance staff forced to isolate themselves at work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
#SWreponds PLEASE SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY SIGNING THE PETITION The Association of Social Assistants of Romania (ASproAS) asks the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and the Government of Romania FINANCIAL […]
Luxembourg. Déclaration de l’ANASIG sur la crise COVID19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
L´Anasig salue et remercie tous les travailleurs sociaux et travailleurs de 1ère ligne mobilisés pendant cette crise du COVID19. Nous assistant(e)s socia(ux)ales sommes des travailleurs discrets, souvent des travailleurs de l’ombre […]
Spain. Campaña #TrabajoSocialResponsable
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
El Consejo General lanza la campaña #TrabajoSocialResponsable para visibilizar la intervención diaria de los y las trabajadoras sociales en la lucha contra el Covid19. Gracias a la participación de profesionales […]
France. A tou·te·s les professionnel·le·s du social
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19, IFSW, Social Work, Membership
La crise sanitaire déclenchée par la Covid-19 place les sociétés contemporaines dans une situation inédite. Alors que les habitudes tanguent et que les références s’estompent, la fragilité des d’organisations sociales […]
Social workers’ response to COVID-19 in Europe
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Our way of life has altered dramatically in these past weeks as more and more citizens go into ‘lockdown’ and more become ill across Europe. Aside from the widespread risk to […]
WSWD 2020 in Portugal – Social Work, Human Rights and Intercultural Relations.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, IFSW, World Social Work Day
Social workers in Portugal celebrate World Social Work Day 2020 with the presentation of the book Social Work, Human Rights and Intercultural Relations last day published by Catholic University of […]
Slovakia. Open letter to thank you all social works
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
Komora sociálnych pracovníkov a asistentov sociálnej práce V Bratislave, 5.apríla 2020 Original version in Slovak here Milí sociálni pracovníci, kolegovia! V týchto dňoch na nás dolieha bremeno situácie okolo pandémie […]
Norway. Fellesorganisasjonen (FO), The Norwegian Union of Social Workers – response to the covid-19 crisis
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Covid19
The Norwegian Union of Social Workers would like to extend their thanks and honours to all social workers that are working during this pandemic. You all make tremendous contributions, and […]
IFSW Europe Statement on Covid 19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The Covid 19 pandemic is an unprecedented event in the lives of most people today. It is an extreme challenge because its reach knows no boundaries and it does not […]