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WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
IFSW Europe hosts a webinar on the 15 March 2022, World Social Work Day, at 18.00 CET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED The link for the …
Read moreIFSW Statement of the Political Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
The images broadcast from Belarus mirror many other horrific situations around the world where the abuse of people is a product of failed political processes. …
Read moreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) interest group formed
We are glad to be part of this great initiative represented by our Secretary-General. The EAP/Occupational Group is pleased to announce a successful first Zoom …
Read moreHuman Rights and Mental Health of Older Adults – 10 December
IFSW Europe, member of International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), is inviting you to be a guest in a webinar on Human Rights and Mental Health of …
Read moreMessage from The italian Association of Social Workers on #WSWD200
On this World Social Work Day, l’’Assnas shares and makes known all the wishes and expressions of solidarity and closeness that are coming from international …
Read moreIFSW European Human Rights Commission survey on Human Right in Social Work practice
The IFSW European Human Rights Representative, Marcin Boryczko, invites social workers in Europe to take part in this survey on the significance and Human Rights …
Read moreIFSW European Representative to IFSW Global Human Rights Commission
Respecting and enforcing human rights is an essential responsibility for every social worker. I am delighted to announce that Marcin Boryczko is our Representative to …
Read moreSpanish social workers have offered to collaborate in the welcoming to the people who have arrived to Valencia inside the ‘Aquarius’
The Spanish General Council of Social Work (CGTS) and the 36 Professional Bodies of Social Work throughout the territory and ratify their commitment to defend …
Read moreSocial Work and the Terror Attacks in Spain
Ana Lima, IFSW European Regional President and President of the Spanish Council for Social Work said today: “Social Work is committed to PEACE and NON-VIOLENCE, …
Read moreChallenges for Social Work in Turkey
This month IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell meet with the Turkish Association of Social Workers in Ankara. The visit was organised to bring messages of support and …
Read moreThe 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 …
Read moreHuman Rights Commission call for action Finnish artist takes a stand against the persecution of the homeless in Hungary
The IFSW Human Rights Commission applauds the demonstration by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen is making in Budapest this week that illustrates the violation of the …
Read moreEuropean Court of Justice decided that being gay or lesbian is reason to grant asylum in the European Union
On November 7th of 2013, the European Court of Justice declared that being gay or lesbian is reason to get asylum in the European Union. The …
Read moreFrom strength to strength: Social Work in Azerbaijan
The international newspaper “The Guardian” has published an article from IFSW Secretary-General’s about his visit to Azerbaijan. To read the article please click here.
Read moreIFSW Statement on state legislation discriminating against LGBT People
Recognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation …
Read moreEuropean Union Member States urged to cooperate in eradicating human trafficking
European Union Home Affairs Commissioner, Cecilia Malmström, has called on member states to work together with civil society, the private sector and international organisations to …
Read moreEuropean Union announces new action to end human trafficking
The European Commission has announced new proposals for coordinated measures against human trafficking aiming to protect victims and target criminals more effectively, in a statement …
Read moreIFSW supports campaign against the criminalisation of homelessness
IFSW Europe is supporting a campaign by the Housing Rights Watch and the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA) against the …
Read moreCall for action to support Hungarian social workers
Recently IFSW wrote to the Hungarian Prime Minister to express our deep concern over the arrest of a Hungarian social worker who was demonstrating against …
Read moreIFSW writes to the Hungarian Government
Berne, 08.11.2011 To President Schmitt To Prime Minister Orban Dear Sirs Re: Social inclusion, social justice and social work intervention: Dumpster diving, poverty and social …
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