IFSW is concerned that the United States of America under the Trump administration has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). This action has been roundly condemned by […]
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IFSW Regional President Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWToday the Andrés Bello University in El Salvador presented Silvana Martinez with an Honorary Doctorate for ‘Dignifying the Social Work Profession’. The award was issued in recognition of the leadership […]
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Executive Committee About IFSW North America IFSW has 5 regional structures. The North American Region comprises the United States of America, represented by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Canada, […]
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Social Work and Sexualities Conference
The main conference theme highlights the ways in which a plurality of sexualities, genders and various intersectionalities converge to shape contemporary society. This conference thus aims to explore how these complexities inform social work practice, research and education for not only academics but also practitioners and service users.
Social Work Distance Education Conference
Advancing Social and Economic Justice Through Innovation: In this high-speed, tech-driven world, it is more important than ever to share with and learn from one another. Together, we strive to create a meaningful and effective learning environment for our growing student communities.
National Association of Social Workers
Name of the President: Mrs. “Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. Number of social workers registered: 120,000 members (students, practitioners) Year when the Association was established in 1955 The […]
Canadian Association of Social Workers/Association canadienne des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux
Name of the President: Mrs. Jan Christianson-Wood Number of members: 18918 Year when the Association was established: 1926 Year when the Association joined IFSW: Statutes CASW Code_Ethics CASW
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IFSW North America
CASW and NASW-USA are currently the two members of this region. Living in two different political environments they work together on strengthening the profession, addressing the de-professionalization of social work, […]
London attack victim Christine Archibald leaves a legacy for social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictAs a social worker, she worked to build inclusive communities. Her dedication is a reminder that economic health is only achievable with social health Christine Archibald, a Canadian social worker, […]
NASW (US) supports Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest against pipeline project
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, EnvironmentIFSW Member The National Association of Social Workers in the United States of America supports the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline Process. Read NASW’s […]
Social Workers Stand In Solidarity With Indigenous Communities And Protestors Protecting Their Environments From Exploitation.
Topic: Human Rights, EnvironmentStatement from The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand unequivocally supports the Standing Rock Sioux in their […]
El papel del trabajo social en la construcción de la democracia real
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsDeclaración de la FITS. La victoria de Trump resalta el fracaso de los sistemas democráticos contemporáneos, la importancia del compromiso de las personas en su futuro y la reafirmación […]
CASW Commends Decision to Adopt UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UNOTTAWA, May 10, 2016 – IFSW member The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) commends the federal government’s decision to officially adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous […]
L’ACTS salue le rétablissement du Programme de soins de santé à l’intention des réfugiés
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social ProtectionL’Association canadienne des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux (ACTS) applaudit à la décision du gouvernement fédéral d’annuler les coupes effectuées par le gouvernement précédent et de rétablir intégralement, d’ici avril 2016, […]