The International Federation of Social Workers Africa Region held a second webinar on the 6th May 2020 on the COVID -19 social work response whose theme is COVID -19: Social Work […]
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Chinese Association of Social Workers Acknowledged for their role in the fight Against COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Membership
During the Chinese Association of Social Workers annual meeting held today video messages were conveyed to the meeting by Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General, Rose Henderson IFSW Asia-Pacific President and Irene […]
Violence against women must end.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work, Women, Covid19
The current Covid-19 global pandemic, and lockdown with expectations that people work from or stay at home, has resulted in a worldwide surge in violence against women. This situation prompted […]
Morocco. Le Travail Soçial International À Une Heure De Pandémie: tensions, contradictions, défis, et opportunités
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
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Sweden. Support to Swedish social workers in times of Covid-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
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 […]
Philippines. Request of the PASW to the Department of Interior and Local Government
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
This request of the Philippine Association of Social Workers Association, Inc. (PASWI), represented y its President, Rosauro R. Luntayao, refers to the seeking the assistance of this Department relative to […]
Yemen. The working paper about the role of YGUSSWP to confront of COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
YGUSSWP Has working hard in the first line to support quarantine centers by NFIs and conducted 5 RNA for the quarantine centers in Sana’a Gov. the NFIs provided by YGUSSWP […]
social service workforce safety and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Response. Recommendation Actions
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work, Covid19
A well-supported, appropriately equipped, empowered, and protected social service workforce is essential to mitigating the damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social service workers can build on their existing strong […]
Invitación a participar en la investigación sobre los Desafíos éticos para los y las trabajadoras sociales durante COVID-19
Information Type: News, SurveyTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Ethics
La Comisión de Ética de la FITS ha formado una asociación con un grupo internacional de investigadores e investigadoras de Ética del Trabajo Social, para crear una investigación rápida sobre […]
Declaración de la FITS sobre el Día Internacional del Trabajo, 1 de mayo de 2020
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Poverty
La implementación de los Derechos Laborales Internacionales debe estar a la vanguardia en la recuperación de COVID-19 Declaración de la FITS sobre el Día Internacional del Trabajo, 1 de mayo […]
Implementing International Labour Rights need to be at the forefront in the recovery of COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights
IFSW Statement on International Labour Day, 1st May 2020 Living with vulnerability and stress is not new for the majority of the world’s population but with COVID-19 all people are […]
The IFSW Africa Region is calling upon Governments across Africa to recognize the vital role that social workers play in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
The first Livestream webinar of IFSW Africa Social Work practice during Pandemic has brought together Social work practitioners across Africa in solidarity with colleagues around the world to share experiences. Professionals from Nigeria, Marocco, […]
Iran. A research during COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
Research leaded by Iran Association of Social Workers board member, suggested women and young adults feel more anxious during COVID-19 outbreak The consequences of pandemics such as COVID-19 are not […]
Invitation to participate in research on Ethical Challenges for Social Workers During COVID-19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group would like to invite you to participate in research conducted by the International Federation of Social Workers and an international social work ethics […]
Indonesia. Indonesian update on response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Covid19, IFSW, Social Work
Jakarta, 20 April 2020 For the sake of our safety, the anniversary of World’s Social Work Day, which we had prepared, must eventually be canceled due to the spread of […]
Poland. The uncertain fate of changes for social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Membership, Covid19
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 […]
III Webinar IFSW & SWAN: Social Work and Social Transformation in the time of Covid 19
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work, Membership, Covid19IFSW and the Social Work Action Network organise the third webinar to discuss the role of social workers meeting the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. This webinar will be organized […]
Iran. Research leaded by Iran Association of Social Workers board member, suggested women and young adults feel more anxious during COVID-19 outbreak
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, IFSW
The consequences of pandemics such as COVID-19 are not only medical but also far more psychological, social and economic. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a document on psychosocial considerations […]
ICSW Announcement – Executive Director
Information Type: NewsTopic: Employment
The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), established 1928, is a global, nongovernmental organisation in consultative status to the United Nations, and representing a wide range of national member organisations […]
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 […]