IFSW European Conference 2017 announcement
Dear Colleagues! The IFSW European Conference 2017 will be held in Iceland on the 28th to the 30th of May 2017 and the theme …
Read moreCelebrating World Social Work Day in Belgium – 14th March 2016
The International Federation of Social Workers – European Region (IFSW Europe) along with the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) and Union …
Read morePressekonferenz: Menschen auf der Flucht – Berichte aus vorderster Front
In der sogenannten Flüchtlingskrise stehen SozialarbeiterInnen und SozialpädagogInnen an vorderster Front. Die Soziale Arbeit ist herausgefordert, professionell zu helfen: den Flüchtlingen, den Institutionen und jenen, …
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New Swedish Code of Social Work Ethics
IFSW member The Swedish Union for Social Sciences Professionals (Akademikerförbundet SSR) has developed a new Ethical Code for Social Workers. Titti Frankel, Director of Development …
Read moreDéclaration de l’IFSW à l’occasion du colloque de solidarité sur le travail social face à l’austérité
La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (IFSW) est à l’origine d’une rencontre de représentants de Grèce, d’Islande, d’Irlande, d’Italie, d’Espagne et du Royaume-Uni. Il s’agissait de créer des …
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Social Work Symposium Responding to the Refugee Crisis
The International Federation of Social Workers in partnership with OBDS and Younion, are facilitating a meeting of social workers and refugees from the countries where …
Read more50 Years of IFSW Europe (1965-2015)
This year – 2015 – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years! A Special Session “Socializing in IFSW Europe – IFSW Europe celebrates 50 years supporting social …
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Employees in Norway get better protection against violence
The government in Norway has just scheduled a public hearing for new regulations for the bill that covers the legislation on violence against employees. The …
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Social Worker honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation
Long standing IFSW volunteer Georg Dimitz from the Austrian Association of Social Workers has been honoured by the Austrian Trade Union Federation for his lifetime …
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Joint open letter to the European Council – Time to act to ensure children’s rights in the EU’s migration policy: 10 action points
Dear European Heads of State or Government and Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs, Dear Mr. Tusk, Significant numbers of children from third countries …
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