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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The Refugee Crisis: Social Workers at the Forefront of Finding Solutions
IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell visited Vienna and Munich last week to see first hand the social work response to the refugee crisis. This is his …
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Social Workers Respond to the Bombing in Turkey
Members of TASW planning their support strategies. IFSW member The Turkish Association of Social Workers are preparing volunteers in crisis and trauma intervention following …
Read moreAnti-austerity action plan to be formulated by social workers
An action plan to help social workers fight against austerity measures is to be drawn up by the International Federation of Social Workers. The move was …
Read moreWhiteFlowers’ Lobby at the Houses of Parliament, London
IFSW President spoke of how most abuse was uncovered when victims spoke out because they could see a younger brother or sister being targeted 250 …
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Social workers in Iceland fight for better wages
IFSW member The Association for Social Workers in Iceland has taken a stand to support better wages of social workers and all public professionals. IFSW Secretary-General, …
Read moreIFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015
IFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social …
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HERBERT PAULISCHIN (AUSTRIA AND ROMANIA) RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK IN HIS MORE THAN 35 YEARS PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
Herbert Paulischin in centre In a special ceremony of the Austrian Parliament (May 22, 2015), Herbert Paulischin received the special tribute for achievements in social …
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