New research suggests that extreme weather events will keep people poor in many parts of the world. The authors argue that where disasters like drought are prevalent, they can be […]
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IFSW Connect, International Social Work and the Global Agenda: What’s it all about?
Information Type: NewsTopic: EnvironmentIt took a while, but here I am – finally gathering my thoughts for the IFSW Blog. As a professional social worker administrating the IFSW Connect website, it seemed logical […]
Milestones in the Early History of the IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAs part of the IFSW Archival Project, we are pleased to release another set of important historical documents, which provide evidence of key milestones in the Federation’s history. In 1932 […]
New UN website for research on social development
Information Type: NewsTopic: UNThrough its work UNRISD aims to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central to development thinking, policy and practice. UNRISD aims to: focus on the often neglected […]
Global hunger down, but millions still chronically hungry
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Social ProtectionSome 842 million people, or roughly one in eight of the world’s total population, suffered from chronic hunger in 2011-13, not getting enough food to lead active and healthy lives according […]
UN Millennium Development Goal review summit opens in New York – 23 September 2013
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: UNThe UN General Assembly has convened in New York for its annual meeting. This year a major item for discussion will be the future of the Millennium Development Goals with […]
United Nations calls for a more sustainable, just and prosperous world for all
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionAs the world’s leading economies prepared to meet in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 5-6 September 2013, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on countries to show leadership and commitment to […]
Google pays tribute to the pioneering social work of Jane Addams and Hull House in Chicago
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWA Google Doodle celebrated one of the pioneering United States social workers, Jane Addams on 6 September 2013. She is the only social worker and was the first American woman […]
Voices for Development – the African Regional Social Work Conference 2013
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConferenceIFSW Secretary-General Dr Rory Truell invites IFSW members from all parts of the world to participate in next month’s African Regional Conference ‘Voices for Development’. “This is historical and significant […]
Exciting “discovery” of historical documents
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIn 2013 IFSW started a project to make the Federation’s archives accessible to all social workers and researchers around the world. The archives contain information dating back to 1928 […]
Centre for Post-crisis Leadership and Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: EnvironmentA new Centre for Post-crisis Leadership and Development (CPLD) has been launched with a seminar at the Overseas Development Institute.
Respect and implement treaties with indigenous peoples, says UN human rights chief Navi Pillay
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: EnvironmentStates need to do more to honour and strengthen their treaties with indigenous peoples, no matter how long ago they were signed, UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has said […]
Social worker uses inter-personal skills to survive long hostage ordeal
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: ConflictJudith and David Tebbutt were on holiday in Kenya when they were attacked by a group of armed men. David was murdered and Judith was taken to Somalia where she […]
Podcasts start the countdown to Melbourne 2014
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Environment, ConferenceThe International Federation of Social Workers, International Association of Schools of Social Work and International Council on Social Welfare are pleased to announce the next phase of the countdown to […]
IFSW Human Rights Commissioner receives award from Queen Elizabeth II
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW’s Human Rights Commissioner, Ruth Stark, has been recognised in the June 2013 Queen’s honours list for her contribution to social work in Scotland. IFSW congratulates Ruth on the award […]
IFSW Campaign for Real Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsThe Agenda for Social Work and Social Development compels the social work profession to work towards the adoption for the legal enforcement of Human Rights. IFSW is joining a campaign […]
Electronic Launch of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance
Information Type: Website/Useful LinkTopic: EmploymentThe School of Social Work of the University of Monmouth, USA, is inviting to the electronic launch of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance. The Alliance promotes knowledge and evidence, […]
IFSW President Gary Bailey and Dr. Lyudmila Harutyunyan recognized with Doctor of Humane Letters Degrees
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW President Gary Bailey and Dr. Lyudmila Harutyunyan, were each recognized with Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the University of Connecticut’s School of Social Work Recognition ceremony on May 11th 2013. Bailey, […]
Changing children’s chances: new findings on child policy worldwide
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Children, LawA new report provides, for the first time, a detailed international comparison of the laws and policies that shape children’s lives around the world. Click here to visit the website […]
United Nations approves a global plan to end gender-based violence
Information Type: Website/Useful Link, NewsTopic: Human RightsThe United Nations has approved a global plan for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. The plan was approved in the two-week 57th […]