China has 300,000 social workers, government reports
The number of specialized social workers in China has reached 300,000, including over 80,000 who qualified after passing the government exam, according to a government …
Read moreMacau continues legislative debate on registration of social workers
The legislature in Macau is considering a draft bill to create a registration system for social workers. A recent report in the Macau Daily Times …
Read moreJune 2013 Newsletter from the Asia-Pacific Region
Please find the latest news from the Asia-Pacific Region in the latest issue of the Regional Newsletter.
Read moreWorld Social Work Celebrations in Laos
The third celebration of World Social Work Day was held at Mme Xuyen’s home on Saturday 23rd March 2013 . The informal meeting …
Read moreNepal School of Social Work Celebrates World Social Work Day 2013
Nepal School of Social work has celebrated World Social Work day on 19th March 2013 with the global theme of “Promoting social and economic equalities” …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day in Jordan
Staff and students at Al-Balqa Applied University Princess Rahma University College Social Work Department joined with local community centres to participate in events to mark …
Read moreFrontline social workers in Gaza: ‘We want only peace’
Dr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, talks with colleagues in Gaza and the West Bank during the eight-day military offensive. …
Read moreSecretary-General’s Message to New Zealand Social Work Day
Dear Colleagues From Switzerland I send you my best wishes for Social Work Day in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I hope on this day your employers will …
Read moreMalaysia: Social Workers Bill
The Malaysian Social Workers draft bill proposes a council which will help regulate and empower social workers in Malaysia. Several consultations with stake-holders have been …
Read moreChina: Keswick Foundation Best Article Award
The China Journal of Social Work is presenting the Keswick Foundation Best Article Award to the one article that best reflects the aims and scope …
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