Twinning contract between AMAS Morocco and BPSW The Netherlands
The Moroccan association AMAS is still young, just like social work education in Morocco. There are lots of connections between the Netherlands and Morocco, mainly …
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WSWD 2019 in Ghana
The Ghana Association of Social Workers marked World Social Work Day 2019 with a symposium, community sensitization, media interactions and campus activities by student groups …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day Poster for 2019
The World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the …
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IFSW Africa Region: Call For nominations to serve on Commissions
Dear Colleagues, Greetings to you all. Please note that IFSW Africa Region is calling for nominations for individuals interested to fill the role of commissioner. …
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IFSW African Region Issues Statement on Human Rights Violations in Cameroon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 CONTACT: Joachim Mumba IFSW Vice President African Region GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE CAMEROON We the Social Workers …
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Guinean Association of Social Workers Joins IFSW
IFSW announces that the Guinean Association of Social Workers has been successful in its application for Full IFSW membership. IFSW Secretary-General Dr Rory Truell said, …
Read moreNew Book: ‘Social Work & Social Development in Botswana. Issues, Challenges & Prospects’
IFSW is delighted to publish, ‘Social Work & Social Development in Botswana. Issues, Challenges & Prospects’ The book set in 14 chapters has been written …
Read moreCommonwealth Organisation for Social Work Represented at Youth Ministers Meeting in Uganda
In July members of the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work, an organisation affiliated with IFSW, met with Commonwealth Youth Ministers in Uganda. See their report …
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IFSW mourns loss of six social workers in Sierra Leone
IFSW President Ruth Stark said: ‘Our global family has been hit by the devastating news from the recent landslide disaster in Sierra Leone. In the …
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Global problems, local solutions – the role of social workers: Lessons from Africa
By Ruth Stark, IFSW President International social work transcends national borders. The roots of the issues we face globally are embedded in local issues for …
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