International Federation of Social Workers
Global Online conference
…global crises of climate change and pandemics, by building a new eco-social world”. The IFSW policy, The Role Of Social Workers In Advancing A New Eco-Social World was developed in…
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…António Guterres who called for actions on de-escalating global conflicts and renewed his call for the international community to support actions on the climate crisis and the civil strife undermining…
…the social stresses for individuals and groups. In many senses there is a growing social crisis, made worse by the consequences of climate change and global social mobility. Governments are…
…resulting from climate change, mass migration, ethnic and religious conflict and the decline in community. He noted the fact that social workers are increasingly moving around the world to seek…
…pressing crises. As the planet faces unprecedented challenges, including climate change, pandemics, and escalating conflicts, the failure of existing social contracts to protect human rights has become increasingly apparent. The…
…serious human rights violations. Poverty is exacerbated by the impact of climate change and the destruction caused by flooding, hurricanes, out of control forest fires and air quality which seriously…
…practitioners have had to rethink social work values and ethics in a time of crisis. If we add to this the urgent climate crisis, there is now a need to…
…Fair World ‘The world is full of change. The interlinked triple global crises of climate change, rapidly growing inequality and a global pandemic are robbing people of their dignity and…
…fundamental to social work and social workers. Social and economic inequality, the ongoing war in the Middle East, the occupation in Palestine, the climate crisis, environmental destruction, food insecurity, and…
…to address inequality and climate change. These major global crises will push more people into poverty. This is further exacerbated by the current geopolitical context prioritising, for example, national tax…
…families, communities, social movements and governments to achieve inclusive social transformation locally, nationally, regionally and globally. Promoting participatory democracy, gender equality, action to address racism, economic sustainability and climate justice….
…work values and ethics in a time of crisis. If we add to this the urgent climate crisis, there is now a need to stop and reconsider what matters for…
…in contexts of climate change and poverty, and the economic failures that disadvantage 99% of the world’s population. It is time to move away from models of nationalism and charity,…
…combat climate change and reduce inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how health is a social justice issue. Not everyone has the same access to healthcare and governments must use…
…some action and progress on key targets, there are inadequate measures to combat climate change and reduce inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how health is a social justice issue….
…that have led to diseases that develop and explode in the context of climate change and poverty. Social workers at every level have the skills and capability to not only…
…of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London. With 52 member countries, nearly a quarter of UN members, the Commonwealth has an important role in shaping policies on international issues like climate…
…outside family care, climate change, refugees; leveraging evidence-based practice; which can elevate social work practice and training in Africa. PARTICIPANTS DECLARATION It is hereby declared on this 31st day of…
…gender and racial inequality. People are struggling worldwide with the most affected living in countries without adequate health and social service systems. The challenges are compounded with the climate crisis…