GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2022 runs from 4th to 8th April 2022 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the spirit of co-building a new eco-social world, joins the […]
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Recognition of Social Workers: WHO declares 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UNAt the General Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO) last November, the member states unanimously declared 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers. This also includes social […]
L’ACTS salue le rétablissement du Programme de soins de santé à l’intention des réfugiés
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social ProtectionL’Association canadienne des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux (ACTS) applaudit à la décision du gouvernement fédéral d’annuler les coupes effectuées par le gouvernement précédent et de rétablir intégralement, d’ici avril 2016, […]
CASW Lauds Restoration of Refugee Health Care Program
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsOTTAWA, February 19, 2016 – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) celebrates the federal government’s decision to reverse cuts made by the previous government, and fully restore all refugee […]
Government thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington to mark National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The day is promoted by the […]
The Child Development index 2012: Progress, challenges and inequality
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: ChildrenThe Child Development Index (CDI) is published each year by Save the Children and offers a fascinating insight into the situations of children around the world with comparative statistics and […]
World health statistics 2012 – maternal and child deaths down
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe World Health Statistics 2012 report, released on 16 May 2012, includes good news about significant reductions in maternal and child deaths but puts the spotlight on the growing problem […]
21 September – World Alzheimer’s Day – It’s time for action!
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe theme for World Alzheimer’s Day? 2010 is ‘Dementia. It’s time for action!’ The International Federation of Social Workers joins those around the world who are are involved in focusing […]
IFSW statement on the developing swine flu: vulnerable populations at increased risk
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work‘Social workers around the world will perform a crucial role in responding to the anticipated swine flu pandemic’, said David N Jones, IFSW President on 29 April 2009, speaking from […]
IFSW Statement on World Health Day April 7, 2009
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkWorld Health Day 2009 focuses on the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers who treat those affected by emergencies. Health centres and staff are critical lifelines […]
IFSW welcomes WHO’s World Health Report’s focus on equity and social justice
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcomes the World Health Report published by WHO this month. We note that the report critically assesses the way that health care is […]
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Information Type: PolicyTopic: Human RightsSummary IFSW asserts that health is an issue of fundamental human rights and social justice and binds social work to apply these principles in policy, education, research and practice. All […]