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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) salutes women worldwide on this day …
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DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER
MENSAJE DE LA FEDERACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES EN EL DÍA INTERNACIONAL DE LA MUJER La Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (IFSW) saluda a todas …
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رسالة من الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي في اليوم العالمي للمرأة
رسالة من الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي في اليوم العالمي للمرأة يتوجه الاتحاد الدولي لأخصائي العمل الاجتماعي (IFSW) بالتحية للنساء في جميع أنحاء العالم …
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IFSW Regions Launch New Facebook Sites
The IFSW ‘Asia-Pacific’ and ‘Latin America and Caribbean’ Regions have each launched new Facebook pages. This media forum will be extremely useful in keeping members …
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Global events for 2015 ‘World Social Day’ and Upcoming Conferences
We are fast approaching World Social Work Day: 17th March 2015 There are many events being organised under the joint banner ‘Promoting the Dignity and …
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Social Work Growing in Nepal
By Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General for The International Federation of Social Workers. Nepal is a country in transition and social workers are playing a significant …
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Social Work with the Wastepickers of Dhaka
Dr Rory Truell, IFSW Secretary-General was invited by the Association of Social Workers Bangladesh to visit a number of their projects. This is his account of …
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UN Representation Team New York prepares for 2015 Commission on Social Development
The New York delegation has submitted a statement on behalf of IFSW in preparation for the 53rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) …
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Bangladeshi Social Workers Supporting Survivors of the Rana Plaza Building Collapse
In 2013 on the 24th of April, 5000 workers went to work in a building they knew well – The Rana Plaza. Workers at that …
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SOLIDARIDAD CON EL PUEBLO DE BANGLADESH
Los Trabajadores Sociales de la Región de América Latina y El Caribe se solidarizan con el pueblo de Bangladesh, en especial con los trabajadores …
Read moreMessage from IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President: Priorities for the Region
Mariko Kimura Asia-Pacific Regional President I would like to express my appreciation to all the member associations of the AP region for supporting me to …
Read moreIFSW Asia –Pacific Statement on the Japanese hostages in Syria
We, International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region feel strong indignation over the case of Japanese hostages in Syria. These atrocities can never be excused …
Read moreIFSW Asia Pacific Report – July – December 2014
Mariko Kimura Asia-Pacific Regional President The six month period from July to December 2014 has been a busy and very productive time. At the IFSW …
Read moreHistoric Achievement for Social Work in Argentina
Silvana Martinez President of del Colegio de Profesionales de Servicio Social de Misiones, and IFSW Regional President for Latin America and the Caribbean The …
Read moreFrom IFSW President: Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Time 4 Action & Justice
At our General Meeting in Melbourne, Australia in July 2014 IFSW we approved guidance for social workers working with sexual abuse. Colleagues from throughout the …
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IFSW Europe Newsletter
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Read more2015 New Years Day Message from IFSW President
Happy New Year! In Scotland, where I live, the main celebration at this time of year is Hogmanay. It takes us from the old year …
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IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional Newsletter
This issue includes: Editorial Report from IFAP Regional President, Mariko Kimura Report from IFSW Regional Member-at-Large, Rose Henderson Report on IFSW Asia Pacific Meeting – Melbourne, Keynote …
Read moreIFSW European President Presents on ‘The Best Interests of the Child’ in Brussels
Cristina Martins This week IFSW Regional President for Europe, Cristina Martins was invited to present at a European Conference on “the Best Interests of the …
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‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’… and Then There Was Ferguson… and Staten Island
IFSW immediate past global president, Dr Gary Bailey reflects on last week’s decision by a grand jury not to indict a police officer who used …
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