Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST In-person at the United States Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Dr NW, Washington, DC 20037 or Live webcast (link to […]
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UN Women flagship report
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN
Twenty years after the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and at a time when the global community is defining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the post-2015 […]
IFSW Statement on the Deaths of Immigrants in the Mediterranean
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe current tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea, where thousands of people are fleeing conflict, persecution and violence and trying to reach safety in Europe is of major concern to IFSW. […]
Call for Abstracts – 2016 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference
It is our pleasure and privilege to invite you to participate in the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWS) 2016, to be held on June […]
Popular Scottish rock band surprises social workers at World Social Work Day celebration in Edinburgh
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayPlatinum, indie rock band cousins, James and Rab Allan from the Glaswegian act Glasvegas put in a surprise performance at the Scottish Association of Social Worker’s (SASW) annual awards ceremony […]
World Social Day at the United Nations New York
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, World Social Work Day
This week IFSW organized a World Social Day event at the United Nations Head Quarters in New York. More than 500 social workers, educators, students and United Nations officials attended to […]
Total Success on 2015 World Social Work Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day
IFSW members from all over the world have celebrated WSWD with the common theme ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’ Professional Social workers, Practitioners and Students in Kochi, Kerala, […]
IFSW on BBC World
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Disaster, Social WorkLast week the IFSW Secretary-General was invited to participate in a live interview with BBC World. The BBC was covering an issue on workers safety in Bangladesh following another building […]
إعادة التفكير في الحماية الاجتماعية باعتبارها قاعدة للكرامة ، الحقوق و التقوية: رسالة يوم العمل الاجتماعي العالمي لعام 2015
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day
Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General’s speech at the United Nations on World Social Work Day ينبغي أن تتعلّق الحماية الاجتماعية بالحقوق الاجتماعية و العيش بكرامة. يعيش 73% من سكان العالم دون […]
Repensando la protección social como plataforma para la dignidad, los derechos y el empoderamiento: Mensaje del día mundial del trabajo social 2015
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, World Social Work DayPor el Dr. Rory Truell, Secretario General, Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales La protección social debe tratarse de los derechos humanos y de vivir con dignidad. El 73% del mundo […]
2015 World Social Work Day: ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, World Social Work Day
The Guardian have published a part of the IFSW Secretary-General’s speech that will delivered on WSWD at the UN Aids: Rethinking Social Protection as a Platform for Dignity, Rights and […]
Statement from the Human Rights Commission of IFSW on World Social Work Day 2015
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, World Social Work Day
International Social Work Day is recognised on March 17th and this year the Global Agenda theme Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples speaks very much to the human rights […]
2015 Social Work Day Videos
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: World Social Work DayTo mark the occasion of 2015 World Social Work Day, IFSW Executive Members and leadership have made video messages to global / regional members and to social workers everywhere. More […]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Topic: Human Rights
MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) salutes women worldwide on this day marking “International Women’s Day”, where […]
DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER
Topic: Human Rights
MENSAJE DE LA FEDERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES EN EL DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER La Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (IFSW) saluda a todas las mujeres del Mundo en […]
رسالة من الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي في اليوم العالمي للمرأة
Topic: Human Rights
رسالة من الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي في اليوم العالمي للمرأة يتوجه الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي (IFSW) بالتحية للنساء في جميع أنحاء العالم بمناسبة “يوم المرأة العالمي”، حيث […]
Global events for 2015 ‘World Social Day’ and Upcoming Conferences
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Environment, Conference
We are fast approaching World Social Work Day: 17th March 2015 There are many events being organised under the joint banner ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’. On this […]
UN Representation Team New York prepares for 2015 Commission on Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
The New York delegation has submitted a statement on behalf of IFSW in preparation for the 53rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) which will take place from […]
From IFSW President: Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Time 4 Action & Justice
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenAt our General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014 IFSW we approved guidance for social workers working with sexual abuse. Colleagues from throughout the world spoke to the issues […]
2015 New Years Day Message from IFSW President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWHappy New Year! In Scotland, where I live, the main celebration at this time of year is Hogmanay. It takes us from the old year to the new. Christmas was […]