IFSW-Europe Project 2018-2019 – Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Project Phase Two This project is now in the second phase and member organisations are being […]
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World Social Work Day in Armenia
Topic: IFSW
March has been a very important month for all social workers in the world. The Armenian Association of Social Workers joint the social workers worldwide to celebrate the World Social […]
Make social workers voices heard in the EU Parliamentary Elections
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe are asking their member organisations to engage with the upcoming European Parliament elections May 23rd– 26th. This can be done by campaigning, lobbying and supporting candidates who share […]
Human relationships are a fundamental approach in social work for creating change and improve people’s lives
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWWorld Social Work Day 2019 Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. Nevertheless, building positive and meaningful relationships can be very challenging for many people. Technology is changing relationships as we […]
Seeing into the future of long-term care: what will tomorrow’s older adults need and demand?
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Seeing into the future of long-term care: what will tomorrow’s older adults need and demand? These days, Florence hosted the Long-Term Care Alliance Aging in Place Conference, the first interdisciplinary […]
WSWD 2019: Round table on social workers standing up for human rights
This year the World Social Work Day, 19 March, promotes the importance of human relationships. It is a key day in which social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the […]
IFSW 2020 Online Conference: Co-Building Social Transformation
This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession […]
Ground-breaking research shines light on the role of social workers during The Troubles
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The findings of pioneering research exploring social workers’ role supporting vulnerable children and adults during the Northern Ireland conflict was launched on Thursday in the Ulster Museum, Belfast. The culmination […]
First International Social Work Congress in Siberia
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Conference
The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in the West Siberian city Kemerovo. The title of the Congress is «Social workers are the key […]
New IFSW European Vice-President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
John Brennan from the Irish Association of Social Workers is the new IFSW European Vice-President. Mr Brennan has been an active member of IFSW for many years. IFSW President, […]
New Year Message from IFSW European President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dear social workers all over Europe! Today, as you all gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Looking back on 2018, […]
Georgian Association of social workers – The attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education
Exploring the attributes and practices of alumni associations that advance social change – The Georgian Association of social workers Abstract Through a multi-case study, this research explores how three higher education […]
Call for expression of interest to host IFSW European Conference 2021
Topic: IFSW
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from member organizations willing to host the 2021 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the Conference is to bring together social workers, educators, […]
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocean
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
IFSW Europe at the most remote area of Europe – Vladivostok city on Pacific Ocea Russia Union of social workers and social Pedagogues was part of organising committee of the […]
World Social Work Day Poster for 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the poster and send language translations […]
World Social Work Day 2019
The 2019 world social work day highlights ‘Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships’. World Social Work Day is on the 19th March 2019. It is the key day in the […]
International Conference on Child Development Accounts held in Baku, Azerbaijan
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children
On 6 November 2018, the Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union hosted an international conference titled “Child Development Accounts: New Approach to Child Well-Being”. The event took place in Baku in partnership […]
Social workers in Poland fighting for better conditions for professional social work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions (PFZPSiPS), our member organization in Poland, asked us to publish their press release regarding their protest: On the 12th of […]
Ana Radulesco, new IFSW European President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Europe is glad to announce that Ana Rădulescu has been appointed European Regional President until 2020. Ana Radulesco started her collaboration with IFSW International Federation of Social Workers in 2002 and […]
Social workers in Iceland are part of the protest regarding the wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
On 24 October, at 14:55 Icelandic time, women across Iceland walked off the job in protest the gender wage gap and other issues that specifically affect women in Iceland. The […]