March 2020 In this unsettling time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) want to close this solemn National Social Work Month with a commitment of solidarity. As Presidents of our respective national associations, we recognize and acknowledge that our members are risking their lives each day, […]
IFSW sends it condolences to the family of Natasha Ott. Natasha, a social worker in the United States died while waiting to have a Corona Virus test. Her compassion, bravery and wisdom will live on in the social work profession. NASW President Kathy Wehrmann said: “We grieve Ms. Ott’s passing and send our sympathy to […]
La planificación del Congreso International de Trabajo Social SWSD2020 se basó en una gran visión. El Secretario General de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS), Dr. Rory Truell, afirmó que el Congreso debía ser una conversación global para establecer los aspectos claves para la profesión de trabajo social durante los próximos diez años. Los […]
Comme l’explique Rory Truell, Secrétaire général de l’IFSW, « la conférence mondiale du travail social SWSD était un projet enthousiasmant qui devait fixer les priorités des travailleurs sociaux pour les dix prochaines années». Travailleurs sociaux, dirigeants de la société civile, élus politiques et représentants des communautés du monde entier avaient tous prévu de venir à Calgary, […]
This statement contains information on planned IFSW events and the role of social workers in the fight against the Corona Virus: Social workers are proactively supporting communities and societies in many countries around the world in the fight against the Corona Virus. The social work role is essential in assisting people with their trauma/anxieties, providing […]
IFSW is pleased to announce the 2020 General Meeting to be held in Calgary, Canada on the 12th–13th July. All the reports, proposed policies, motions and voting procedures will be listed soon on our website. We hope that delegates from all member organisations participate, contribute and make use of their voting rights. Read the Rules of […]
As the horrific human rights abuses escalate at the US / Mexican border, social workers worldwide are taking action. IFSW Human Rights Commission, Colleen Lundy said, “The unfolding humanitarian crisis at the US/Mexican border was tragically highlighted by the recent drowning of the Salvadoran father and his 23-month-old daughter. There are multiple and significant human […]
Pronunciamiento de la Región de América Latina y el Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales FITS-LAC por la crisis humanitaria en la frontera de México con Estados Unidos y la violación de los derechos humanos de cientos de migrantes latinoamericanos. 30 de junio de 2019, San Juan, Puerto Rico. La Región de América […]
Statement of the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the International Federation of Social Workers IFSW-LAC for the humanitarian crisis on the border of Mexico with the United States and the violation of the human rights of hundreds of Latin American migrants. June 30, 2019, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Latin American and Caribbean Region […]
IFSW member in the USA The National Association of Social Workers issued the statement below on President Trump’s proposed mass raid policy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) condemns President Trump’s planned raids on immigrant families. Although President Trump declared a two-week moratorium on executing the mass raid policy at the prodding […]
This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession in the world as more governments and employers recognise the powerful impact that social workers have in communities. Lower crime rates, better health outcomes, more […]
The World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the poster and send language translations to be displayed on the IFSW website. Dr Martinez said: World social work day and our joint actions are not only a demonstration of the […]
La Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la Fédération internationale des travailleurs sociaux dénonce la discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe et l’identité de genre, le pays d’origine, en plus des caractéristiques individuelles ou collectives. Nous prenons acte des excuses présentées récemment par le premier ministre du Canada, Justin Trudeau, pour le […]
The North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers speaks out on discrimination against people based on race, religion, gender and gender identification, country of origin in addition to individual or group characteristics. We acknowledge the recent apology by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, for Canada’s refusal in 1939 to allow […]
“Dai-me os fatigados, os pobres, os povos encurralados ansiosos por respirar liberdade …” Placa da Estátua da Liberdade, New York Harbor Uma caravana de migrantes provenientes da América Central tem estado sob os holofotes a nível mundial, desde que estes saíram das Honduras, Guatemala e El Salvador em direção aos Estados Unidos via México. […]
“Dame tus cansancios, tu pobreza, tus ganas anhelantes de respirar en libertad, …” Placa en la Estatua de la libertad – Puerto de Nueva York La caravana de migrantes centroamericanos y centroamericanas que están realizando el peligroso viaje desde Honduras, Guatemala y El Salvador a través de México hacia los Estados Unidos, centra hoy la […]
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been drawn to a caravan of Central American migrants that is making the perilous journey from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador through Mexico toward the United States. Numbering between 3000 and […]
The Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has formed partnerships with legal and civil rights organizations to provide a range of support services for migrant families. NASW is a member of IFSW. Social workers are responding to the concerns of immigrant families being separated and stripped of their rights by providing holistic assessment services, […]
IFSW is concerned that the United States of America under the Trump administration has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This action has been roundly condemned by rights groups and was described as “disappointing, if not really surprising” by Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The United States Ambassador to […]
Today the Andrés Bello University in El Salvador presented Silvana Martinez with an Honorary Doctorate for ‘Dignifying the Social Work Profession’. The award was issued in recognition of the leadership role that Dr Martinez has performed in the Latin American and Caribbean region and worldwide. In her acceptance speech Dr Martinez, said, “Today, before all […]
The ABC of #WSWD2020! #tamil #Telugu #thai #Tonga #tshiluba #Tshivenda #turkish
#socialworkers at every level have the skills and capability to not only address safety for today but to translate fear, grief, and loss into empowerment and social transformation.
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In Australia, our member Australian Association of Social Workers, shares their statements on how Australians Social Workers are fighting the Covid19
“The social work profession is over 100 years old and during this long history, we have been there working to assist people and communities to support and recover from world wars, pandemics, global and regional crises, and recessions. Through it all, social workers have worked side-by-side with people affected, driven by a deep commitment to social justice and human rights.”
Ifsw Europe IFSW Africa IFSW Asia Pacific FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Jan Christianson Wood Larry Emil Alicea-Rodríguez Olu Jacob Silvana Martinez Rory Truell
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Australian social workers respond to COVID-19 pandemi Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Covid19March 29, 2020The AASW is working with members and key stakeholders to address the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.AASW National President Christine Craik said “COVID-19 is deeply affe...The ABC of #WSWD2020! #sepedi #Sesotho #Setswana #Shona #slovak #slovenia #Somali #spanish #swahili #swati
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Social workers have witnessed many times how crisis situations present opportunities to rebuild better, more inclusive and more stable societies. Our role as social workers is to bring attention to the long-term social solutions
Celebrate World Social Work Day and share your poster!
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IFSW member in Canada, Canadian Association of Social Workers and IFSW member in USA, National Association of Social Workers launch the joint statement, Social Workers we see you
💡We see you. We appreciate your commitment to service. And we salute you.
IFSW International Federation of Social Workers Ifsw Europe IFSW Africa IFSW Asia Pacific FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Jan Christianson Wood Victor I. Garcia Toro
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Social workers: we see you – Joint Statement of Solidarity Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19March 26, 2020March 2020In this unsettling time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) want to close this solemn National Social Work Mon...IFSW members in Canada, Canadian Association of Social Workers and IFSW member in USA, National Association of Social Workers launch the joint statement, Social Workers we see you
💡We see you. We appreciate your commitment to service. And we salute you.
IFSW International Federation of Social Workers Ifsw Europe IFSW Africa IFSW Asia Pacific FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe Kathy Wehrmann Jan Christianson Wood Victor I. Garcia Toro
www.ifsw.org/social-workers-we-see-you-joint-statement-of-solidarity/
In Australia, our member @AASW_ is fighting the Covid19
#SocialWork is over 100 years old and during this history, we have worked to assist people and communities to support and recover from world wars, pandemics, global and regional crises, and recessions
https://www.ifsw.org/australian-social-workers-respond-to-covid-19-pandemi/
In #Spain people go every day to their windows to give a round of applause in gratitude to the work being carried out by Spain's #health & #social workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis
@LolaCasal_ our Int Relationship Manager also joins the applause
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