The United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall on global indices of democracy, […]
North America
Human Rights Issues in North America
The United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall on global indices of democracy, […]
Social workers: we see you – Joint Statement of Solidarity
Information Type: NewsTopic: Covid19March 2020 In this unsettling time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) want to close this solemn National Social Work Month […]
IFSW mourns the passing of a social worker who died while waiting to have a corona virus test
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW sends it condolences to the family of Natasha Ott. Natasha, a social worker in the United States died while waiting to have a Corona Virus test. Her compassion, bravery […]
El Congreso SWSD 2020 se Cancela, la Agenda Global Para el Trabajo Social 2020 – 2030 Continua
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceLa planificación del Congreso International de Trabajo Social SWSD2020 se basó en una gran visión. El Secretario General de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS), Dr. Rory Truell, afirmó […]
Annulation de la conférence mondiale du travail social SWSD 2020, poursuite de l’agenda mondial pour le travail social 2020-2030
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceComme l’explique Rory Truell, Secrétaire général de l’IFSW, « la conférence mondiale du travail social SWSD était un projet enthousiasmant qui devait fixer les priorités des travailleurs sociaux pour les dix […]
Update on the Corona Virus for IFSW Members
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Covid19This statement contains information on planned IFSW events and the role of social workers in the fight against the Corona Virus: Social workers are proactively supporting communities and societies in […]
General Meeting 2020 (held as online forum) 11 – 13 July
The IFSW 2020 General Meeting will be held as an online forum. Please find the latest information on our dedicated page by clicking the link below: IFSW General Meeting 2020
IFSW Human Rights Commission and Social Workers World-Wide Take Action on US Mexico Border
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWAs the horrific human rights abuses escalate at the US / Mexican border, social workers worldwide are taking action. IFSW Human Rights Commission, Colleen Lundy said, “The unfolding humanitarian crisis […]
Pronunciamiento de la FITS-LAC por la crisis humanitaria en la frontera de México con Estados Unidos
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsPronunciamiento de la Región de América Latina y el Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales FITS-LAC por la crisis humanitaria en la frontera de México con Estados Unidos […]
Statement of IFSW-LAC for the humanitarian crisis on the border of Mexico with the United States
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsStatement of the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the International Federation of Social Workers IFSW-LAC for the humanitarian crisis on the border of Mexico with the United States and […]
NASW Statement: Trump Administration’s proposed mass raids on migrant families misguided, harmful
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsIFSW member in the USA The National Association of Social Workers issued the statement below on President Trump’s proposed mass raid policy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la FITS dénonce la discrimination
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsLa Région de l’Amérique du Nord de la Fédération internationale des travailleurs sociaux dénonce la discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe et l’identité de genre, le pays […]
IFSW North American Region speaks out on discrimination
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers speaks out on discrimination against people based on race, religion, gender and gender identification, country of origin in addition […]
Comunicado da FIAS sobre a Caravana de Migrantes Centro-Americanos
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Migration, Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work“Dai-me os fatigados, os pobres, os povos encurralados ansiosos por respirar liberdade …” Placa da Estátua da Liberdade, New York Harbor Uma caravana de migrantes provenientes da América Central […]
Manifiesto de la FITS sobre la Caravana de Migrantes de Centroamérica
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conflict, Migration“Dame tus cansancios, tu pobreza, tus ganas anhelantes de respirar en libertad, …” Placa en la Estatua de la libertad – Puerto de Nueva York La caravana de migrantes centroamericanos […]
IFSW Statement on the Central American Caravan
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Migration, Human Rights“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free…” Statue of Liberty Plaque – New York Harbor Worldwide attention has been drawn to a caravan of […]
Texas social workers act against the separation of immigrant families
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children, Migration, Human Rights, IFSW, Social WorkThe Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has formed partnerships with legal and civil rights organizations to provide a range of support services for migrant families. NASW is a […]