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New Book: Youth and The Mystery Wall by Phil Frampton
Phil was a founder of the Care Leavers Association in England. He writes about the crucial importance of teenagers’ collective empowerment from the perspective of his …
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Military Aggression in Ukraine
Social work has responded over many decades to the human tragedies that follow the war. The military aggression in Ukraine will result in death, destruction, …
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The deadline for contribution submission has been extended until March 31st!
Good News! The deadline for contribution submission has been extended until March 31st! Following people’s calls and requests, the deadline for the #NewEcoSocialWorld #PeoplesSummit has been …
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International Social Work Programme in the Netherlands Endorsed by IFSW
Photo: HAN BISW students arriving for fieldwork placement in Nepal at the Maya Foundation This week, the Bachelor of International Social Work offered by HAN …
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Statement of the IFSW – Asia Pacific Regional Commission to the United Nations on Afghanistan
Statement of the IFSW – Asia Pacific Regional Commission to the United Nations on Afghanistan The International Federation of Social Workers. UN Commission Asia-Pacific …
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IFSW secretariat introduces internship program
The IFSW is pleased to announce the introduction of internship program IFSW is continuously growing and pursues to advance social work development locally and internationally. …
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Social Workers in the DRC Building Community Centre
Social Workers in the DRC Building Community Centre Colleagues from the DRC are working on building a community centre, named Centre Mwanga, at Uvira town …
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IJSWVE Journal: Call for Papers
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, which is published by IFSW, is seeking submissions for a special issue on the topic of …
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Seis acciones que podemos hacer para construir juntos y juntas un mundo sostenible y justo
“El mundo está lleno de cambios. La triple crisis global -el cambio climático, la creciente desigualdad y la pandemia global- está privando a las personas …
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The IFSW 2021 End of Year Report highlights the need for new partnersips to champion change
2021 was a journey of challenge for everyone and a year when the social work profession can be proud of its achievements. Throughout the world, …
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Six actions que nous pouvons faire pour construire ensemble un monde durable et équitable
‘Le monde est plein de changements. Les trois crises mondiales interdépendantes que sont les changements climatiques, l’accroissement rapide des inégalités et la pandémie mondiale privent …
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Human rights state in Africa Region
IFSW African Regional Human rights commission Concern on human rights state in the Region The IFSW African Regional Human rights commission’s attention is drawn …
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A call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives”
A call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives” To be published by IFSW in November 2022 Editors: Bernard Mayaka …
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Six Actions We Can Do Together to Co-Build a Sustainable and 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 …
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IFSW President presents The People´s Global Summit
Silvana Martínez, President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), presents The People’s Global Summit. Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. …
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IFSW wish all Social Workers worldwide a Happy New year
IFSW wish all it’s members and social workers worldwide a happy new year. Major developments have taken place in 2021 under our global theme Ubuntu: …
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IFSW Climate Justice Program Statement on COP26: A Commitment to Ongoing Action and Accountability
It is a crucial time for governments and people across the world to come together and take serious action to address this existential threat. Having …
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Join the Peoples Summit and submit your contribution for a #NewEcoSocialWorld
The people’s summit invites everyone to share and advance their ideas and contributions to shape the Global Values Declaration for a new eco-social world. Individuals …
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Improving civil dialogue in the European Semester process
IFSW Europe, member of Social Platform, promotes the civil dialogue in the European Semester process. We propose you the Social Platform guidance document to EU …
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Social workers across Europe speak up against the destruction of human and civil rights
Several European countries have seen the growth of political groups advocating discrimination against minoritised communities or groups, such as women, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are …
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