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…societies post-COVID-19. This global reorientation will be taking place at a time when the world is grappling with climate change and human-to-human conflicts. The policy paper could not have come…
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…at CHMM, creating a formal advocacy route. This year’s Forum theme seeks to:
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…climate change and related disasters, as well as other global threats such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, conflicts and wars, including resulting adverse economic effects. These all impact on people’s lives…
…pressing health and equity challenges in the Pacific region, including the impacts of COVID-19 and the ongoing climate crisis. A special highlight will be the presentation of a new video…
…Disasters and the social costs of climate change. See what a great conference it was from this video: In June we commenced a new campaign titled Campaign For Real Rights….
…November 2025📍 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka🎯 Theme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues As social workers across the Asia-Pacific region…
…of the most pressing issues facing our profession and our planet, with a strong focus on:
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…be on 6th-8th October. The theme of the conference will address the latest challenges of our time, being the impact of climate change on both individuals and societies. Simultaneously, the…
…Drolet Chapter 15: The Juxtaposition Between Environmental Sustainability and Social Sustainability: An Indian Perspective on Climate Change and Mental Health p.202 By Aarti Jagannathan, Janardhana N, Ameer Hamza, & Ragesh…
…IFSW President, commented, “These cuts will have a disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, including children, refugees, and those affected by conflict and climate change, and it is totally irresponsible to…
…Both organizations have a dual mission of protecting the profession of social work and seeking to ensure social justice. The political climate in both countries has posed challenges to the…
…Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Theme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues. Contacts: APSWE Conference or Email Abstract submission: Now open Host:…
…Climate change is threatening agriculture and livelihoods in poor countries and 960 women die in pregnancy or childbirth every day for want of simple medical care. The 2010 world conference…
…urgent action to address inequality, human rights protections, global conflicts and climate change. The Summit of the Future was a pivotal event where world leaders gathered and adopted the Pact…
…satisfaction and the avoidance of bad practice (including the ill-treatment or abuse of vulnerable service users). This climate or culture can only be created and sustained by the leaders of…
…senses there is a growing social crisis, with rising concerns about social INjustice, made worse by the consequences of climate change and global social mobility. Governments are looking for solutions…
…Additionally, we highlighted how the Pact must strengthen its commitments to climate action through alignment with other UN policies and frameworks. As noted by the UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in…
…Pacific wellbeing, climate change, and social work education to the fore. For further information, please visit the COSW website at https://cosw.info/cosw-news/ or contact David N Jones at , Twitter: @CwlthSocWk….
…of factors such as violence, climate change, natural disasters, lack of health services, poverty, and political or religious conflict. They are often displaced by active measures from state authorities, militias,…