On behalf of the International Federation of Social Workers Dr Gary Bailey, Global President, calls for the Ugandan Government to withdraw the anti-homosexuality law that passed last Friday. Read the letter here
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European Court of Justice decided that being gay or lesbian is reason to grant asylum in the European Union
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, LawOn 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 Directive on asylum qualifications describes […]
IFSW Statement on state legislation discriminating against LGBT People
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsRecognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses […]
IFSW Statement on Discrimination in Uganda and Other Countries Discriminating Against LGBT People
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsRecognising the inherent dignity and worth of every person being able to freely express who they love is a fundamental human right. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses […]
On anti-homophobia day, UN calling for repeal of discriminatory laws
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN17 May 2012 – Marking International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, senior United Nations officials today drew attention to laws around the world which discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and […]
IFSW condemns the killing of Ugandan gay activist and human rights defender David Kato
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW expresses grave concern over the shocking murder of David Kato, a prominent gay activist and human rights defender in Uganda and urges the Government of Uganda to conduct a […]
Chair of ethics committee comments on debate about homosexuality, human rights and social justice
Information Type: NewsTopic: EthicsDear Colleagues, Recent statements by the Uganda National Association of Social Workers in relation to proposed legislation in that country have led to an exchange of views abut some very […]
IFSW Statement – Human Rights and Social Work in Uganda
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights‘The proposals before the Ugandan Parliament concerning homosexuality and gay rights are a violation of international human rights conventions and should be withdrawn’, said Dr David N Jones, President of […]