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Call to Action on Sustainable Urbanisation
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) warmly welcomes the Call to Action issued by the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) and looks forward to …
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The IFSW 2020 End of Year Report highlights the many challenges and successes for the international social work profession faced in 2020
The IFSW End of Year report covers the significant period from the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, tracing the change to online events, global collaborative …
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COVID-19 supercharging poverty – data and experiences from the ground
EAPN announced that on 29 January we will hold an online conference “Covid19 supercharging poverty” – data and experiences from the ground, hosted by MEPs Cindy …
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Final Run: MOOC on Children Moving Alone in Times of Covid-19
All around the world, thousands of children are travelling across and between borders as unaccompanied and separated children. Different countries may respond to the needs …
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Recognition of Social Workers: WHO declares 2021 the International Year of Health and Care Workers
At the General Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO) last November, the member states unanimously declared 2021 the International Year of Health and Care …
Read moreIFSW Europe: Survey for Young Social Workers across Europe
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO RESPOND TO THE SURVEY! DEADLINE: 29th January 2021 You are being invited to take part in a survey that is …
Read moreOne Belt and One Road Forum
The 4th “One Belt One Road” Social Work and Charitable Cooperation Development Forum held in Zhengzhou, China – 15 December 2020. On December 15, 2020, …
Read moreIFSW African Region Issues Awards for Work on Eliminating Gender-based Violence.
The African region recently recognized outstanding social work leaders in their region. We congratulate the following for receiving outstanding recognition in the field of Social …
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IFSW Statement on International Migrants Day
Over 270 million people a year migrate internationally. Among them are 20.4 million refugees. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Human Rights Commission observes …
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IFSW calls for urgent climate action at the UN ESCAP
The IFSW’s United Nations Asia Pacific Representative, Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)’s Committee …
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IFSW Statement on the United Nations Human Rights Day
It is now 72 years since the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The UN theme for this year is Recover Better – …
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IFSW Africa Region Statement on the Occasion of the 2020 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The International Federation of Social Workers- Africa Region joins the rest of the World in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, whose …
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Human 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 …
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IFSW Europe Position Paper on the European Pillar of Social Rights’ Action Plan
IFSW Europe welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation process on an action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social …
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The World Social Work Day poster for 2021 is now available
The theme for the 2021 World Social Work Day 2021, March 16th, is Ubuntu: ´I Am Because We Are´ Strengthening Social Solidarity & Global Connectedness …
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Global Strategy for the Advancement of Social Work Education
IFSW and partner organisations have launched a global strategy to advance social work education. This follows the updating of the Global Stands for Social Work …
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IFSW Statement on the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Issued by the IFSW Human Rights Commission 29 November 2020 The International Federation of Social Workers joins in solidarity with the Palestinian people, reaffirming our …
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IFSW Forms Partnership with Local 2030 Recognising Social Work Contributions to the SDGs
Local2030 is the United Nations network and platform to build collaborative action at local levels to implement all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The platform brings together local, regional and national governments along …
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Social Work in Action Series: New Free Book Available!
IFSW has created a publishing space for social workers to report and reflect on their practice contexts. Practitioner perspectives are often overlooked by academic publishers …
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Practising during pandemic conditions: Ethical guidance for social workers
IFSW is pleased to announce the publication of new ethical guidance for social workers on practising in pandemic and crisis conditions. This has been complied …
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