Statement of Latin American and Caribbean IFSW about the killing of civilians in the Gaza Strip
Social workers of the Latin America and Caribbean of the International Federation of Social Workers defend human rights, democracy and fight for social justice, so …
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Public statement by the British Association of Social Workers, concerning the humanitarian disaster currently taking place in Gaza
This is a public statement by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), concerning the humanitarian disaster currently taking place in Gaza. The United Nations …
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Human Rights Commission call for action Finnish artist takes a stand against the persecution of the homeless in Hungary
The IFSW Human Rights Commission applauds the demonstration by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen is making in Budapest this week that illustrates the violation of the …
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The Orange Tide: “Best example of social work led social-action in the world right now”
While attending the IFSW European Regional Meeting in Madrid this month, IFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell was interviewed by the Spanish General Council of Social Workers on some …
Read moreSe dispara la demanda de ayudas sociales en España
En el último año el número de familias que han implorado ayuda de los servicios sociales por los recortes ha crecido un 74%. Son datos …
Read moreLos trabajadores sociales exigen a la UE que gobierne para las personas
Madrid, 16 may (EFE).- Los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa ha exigido al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el …
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Los trabajadores sociales exigen al nuevo Parlamento Europeo que gobierne para las personas y no para el mercado
Los representantes de los trabajadores sociales de toda Europa han debatido este fin de semana cómo los recortes sociales y las políticas de austeridad están afectando a …
Read moreCuts in expenditure on social services constitute false economy
Press Release from the IFSW Delegates Meeting 2014 Madrid, Spain Social workers from the length and breadth of the European Economic Area (EEA) are assembling …
Read moreAn Open Letter to The Prime Minister of Greece on Maintaining Social Work Services
To the Honorable Prime Minister of Greece: Mr. Antonis Samaras On behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers, we are writing to you to …
Read moreGreece: Social Work Day of Action
On Wednesday the Greek public sector social workers shut schools, left hospitals and public services on emergency staffing levels to protest against Government plans to …
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