…make strides on some of the world’s most pressing issues including food insecurity, climate change, access to education and eradicating poverty. IFSW Secretary General Rory Truell welcomed the Secretary General’s…
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Bridging Gaps and Creating Change: The Imperative for Social Workers Worldwide to Attend the IFSW African Region Conference in Lagos, Nigeria
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
…immediate and effective solutions. Poverty, inequality, inadequate healthcare, education, and housing are just a few of the myriad issues plaguing the continent. With the adverse impacts of climate change, political…
NASW-DRC: Sustainable Change Through Agricultural Empowerment
Information Type: NewsTopic: Women, Social Work
…the project manager at NASW-DRC, expressed his gratitude to all supporters, stating, “Despite the challenging climate conditions and economic hardships, our project has brought tangible change to the lives of…
UN Millennium Development Goal review summit opens in New York - 23 September 2013
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: UN…debt burden and an improved climate for trade are levelling the playing field for developing countries
Accelerated progress and bolder action are…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Poverty
…in Africa is linked to war, mismanagement, corruption, climate change, resultant food and energy crises, rising inflation, debt tightening, and natural disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian war have…
Extreme weather can be the 'most important cause of poverty'
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Environment…points to the need for social workers to engage with others to address the threats of climate change and weather related catastrophes, building on our research and practice wisdom which…
Message from IFSW President Gary Bailey on occasion of World AIDS Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work…2010. In a difficult economic climate the future of AIDS resourcing depends on smart investments. To rapidly reduce new HIV infections and to save lives, the 2011 UNAIDS World AIDS…
IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Issue 1 2023
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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Make social workers voices heard in the EU Parliamentary Elections
Topic: IFSW
…to growing inequalities, anti- immigration, tackling climate change, corporate capture and tax avoidance of multinationals, the management of digitalisation, fighting terrorism, cyber-crime or fake news. The solution lies in European…
Registration open for the conference "Global Health and Well-Being"
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference…for three days to exchange ideas, to share the latest research based knowledge,and to showcase pioneering global solutions, we will create a new climate for interprofessional collaboration and the advancement…
LAC Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW
…damage linked to climate change-, as well as the protection of the planet, the defence of our right to water, labour rights, the protection of children, adolescents, women, LGBTQ+ communities,…
Australian government must increase refugee intake
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights…migration and the influx of refugees, especially since the 1940s. This diversity has enriched our country and serves as an example to the world.” “In this current political climate of…
IFSW-AP UN Representative Addresses UN-ESCAP Committee on Social Development
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN
…supports they need to meet their full potential. The region is facing unparalleled levels of social and environmental crises; climate change, pandemics, persistent inequality, displacement and increased conflict. These crises…
Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Ethics, IFSW
…from two years of practice during the pandemic and consider its relevance to other global crises, particularly climate change, political conflict as well as various types of natural disasters. IFSW…
International Youth Day 2022 Message
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work
…social action, climate justice, community work practice skills, and the role of facilitating social entrepreneurship. New and young social workers have also highlighted the lack of support systems between education…
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…no one behind Date of implementation: March 2022 – ongoing Projects Co-Funded by IFSW Global Short description: Climate change will affect us all, more than anything else. Especially people in…
Social work has a critical role to play in transformational change in co-building our shared futures
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Conference
…human rights – have not been realized. Inequalities and fractures have grown. Poverty sits alongside extreme wealth. Nature has been stripped, leading to climate warming and environmental destruction. Millions of…
Tragedy for displaced peoples in North African highlights urgent need for new structures
Information Type: NewsTopic: Migration
…are seeking safety, fleeing wars and seeking food, water and escape from disease caused by climate change. People do not want war and violence in their lives. Their journeys to…
SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? HERE’S HOW
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference
…Read more Keynote Sessions We are excited to announce the following confirmed speakers:
- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Kumi Naidoo, Environmental and climate activist
- Sylvia Daisy Romanus,
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Trump’s Interference with Human and Social Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights…of refugees, regardless of their race, nationality or religion. We are also concerned that the sections covering the areas of LGBTQ rights, climate change and the translation options into Spanish…