Canadians troubled by ‘less fair’ society
A majority of Canadians think the income gap has grown in the last five years and that the chasm has made the country a “less …
Read moreGlobal Social Service Workforce Alliance to address key social service workforce issues
The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance was officially launched in the USA this year. It is an alliance comprised of a collaborative network of stakeholders …
Read moreIFSW Global President Gary Bailey Describes The Social Work Response To The Boston Marathon Bombing
Yesterday, the last individual who was still hospitalized as a result of the Boston Marathon Bombing was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital and sent to …
Read moreNew Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of Social Workers (USA)
The National Association of Social Workers (USA) has announced that Anthony “Angelo” McClain has been named as its new Chief Executive Officer and will lead …
Read moreSocial Work Month in the United States of America
North America celebrates Social Work Month in March every year. World Social Work Day takes place during this period. The National Association of Social Workers (USA) …
Read moreSocial Work Month in Canada – Social workers defending social programs for a stronger Canada
North America celebrates Social Work in March every year. World Social Work Day also takes place during this period. Canada is experiencing accelerated changes at …
Read moreThe wife of the 47th Vice President of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, speaks at the NASW-USA practice conference – July 2012
Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of US Vice President Joe Biden, joined the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) at a national practice conference held …
Read moreUnprotected: a novel about social work
A new novel about social work and child protection has been published by a US social worker who has personal experience of all the dilemmas …
Read moreCanadian Social Workers support Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (September 30 – October 6) is an annual national public education campaign to help open the eyes of all Canadians to …
Read moreRights of indigenous people
IFSW is delighted that President Barack Obama announced on Thursday, 16th December 2010 that the United States will reverse course and support a United Nations …
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