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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 moreIFSW Human Right Commision – Europe Statement on the Refugee Crisis at the Belarus / Polish Borders
On the Polish-Belarusian border, human rights are violated, as well as conventions signed by the Polish government, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, …
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 moreTurkish Association of Social Workers Statement on the Arrest of Munther Amira
The Turkish Association of Social Workers (TASW) expresses solidarity with the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and …
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 moreIFSW supports Turkish social work academic facing detention
IFSW wishes to support our social work academic colleague in Turkey who is facing detention along with other academics following their support for a petition …
Read moreA statement of the Association of Social Workers of the Czech republic in the matter of so called migrant crisis
As representatives of the Association of Social Workers of the Czech republic (hereinafter the SSP ČR) we issue this statement in the matter of so …
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 moreIFSW’s Turkish Members Makes Statement on Protests
Below you find a statement from our colleagues of the Turkish Association of Social Workers (TASW) in light of the uprising by Turkish people across …
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 …
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