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Health – International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW asserts that health is an issue of fundamental human rights and social justice and binds social work to apply these principles in policy, education, … See more

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Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles

WebPrinciples: Recognition of the Inherent Dignity of Humanity. Social workers recognize and respect the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings in attitude, word, and deed. We respect all persons, but we challenge beliefs and actions of those persons …

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World Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in …

WebOn this World Mental Health Day, we stand united in our commitment to advancing mental well-being and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to mental health services. I

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Women – International Federation of Social Workers

Web1 Rationale. 1.1 Attending to the well-being of women and girls is essential to social and economic development worldwide, as reflected in the inclusion of promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women as Goal 3 and the improvement of …

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What is Social Work

WebSocial work is a game changer. Social workers work in communities with people finding positive ways forward in the challenges they face in their lives. They help people build the kind of environments in which they want to live, through co-determination, co-production …

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Ageing and older adults – International Federation of Social Workers

WebGlobal Trends in Ageing. The global population is ageing at a rapid rate. In 1950, just over five percent of the world’s population was 65 years or older. By 2006, that number had jumped to eight percent. By 2030, experts anticipate that older adults will …

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Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental …

WebIncredible work is being done all over the world by social workers addressing issues at the nexus of community and environmental sustainability. This volume of the workbook series focuses primarily on

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People with disabilities – International Federation of Social Workers

WebIt is estimated that there are more than 600 million people with disability in the world (WHO). This represents between 18 and 20% of the world’s population. When the impact on families and carers is also considered, approximately 25% of the world’s …

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What we do – International Federation of Social Workers

WebWhat we do. The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the promotion of social work, best practice models and the facilitation of international cooperation. The …

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United Nations – International Federation of Social Workers

WebJanuary 29, 2024. IFSW is delighted to announce a side panel event for the upcoming 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, emphasising the critical intersection of social justice and ecological sustainability. […] Region: Global Language: …

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Poverty eradication and the role for social workers

Web6.7 IFSW seeks to collaborate with others and use advocacy and community organisation skills to initiate and support social work efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. 6.8 IFSW recognises that women and children are often most at risk of poverty, and children …

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The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World

WebUpdate: Following the adoption of this policy in May 2022, IFSW has in July 2022 developed in partnership: The People’s Charter for a New Eco-Social World. 1. Concern. The world is facing unparalleled levels of social and environmental crises; …

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HIV and AIDS – International Federation of Social Workers

WebHIV/AIDS is a global pandemic that affects individuals, families, and entire communities around the world and has profound social and economic implications. In 2004, the pandemic killed an estimated 3 million people, and an additional 40 million were …

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Effective and ethical working environments for social work: the

WebIFSW POLICY STATEMENT1 IntroductionThis policy provides guidelines regarding the working environment required for:effective and ethical social work practice;alignment of organi

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Ethical challenges for social workers during Covid-19: A global

WebDownload this report as a PDF. Executive summary. This report summarises the findings of an international study of the ethical challenges faced by social workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, undertaken during 6th-18th May 2020. 607 responses from 54 countries were …

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National Coordinating Body – Japanese Federation of Social …

WebJapanese Association of Social Workers in Health Services || 公益社団法人日本医療ソーシャルワーカー協会. The Japanese Association of Social Workers in Health Services e is an organization composed of social workers working in the health care field (medical social …

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Refugees – International Federation of Social Workers

WebIFSW supports the desirability of primary prevention through development and assistance programmes in regions of the world where disasters, conflicts and dire poverty are likely causes for mass exodus. Approved by the IFSW General Meeting, Hong Kong, …

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7 March: Commonwealth Civil Society Health and Wellbeing Policy …

WebACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS TO BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SMALL AND VULNERABLE STATES 7 March 2024 11.00-12.30 UTC/GMT (London). Social workers …

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ANNUAL ACTIVITIES REPORT 2019-20

WebAn Equitable and Sustainable Future of Work Conference: ILO 100th Anniversary Conference at Lehigh University. This conference focused on the future of work and celebration of ILO 100th anniversary.

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Hong Kong Social Workers Association 香港社會工作人員協會

WebThe Association strives to foster a high standard of professional practice and ethics of social work in Hong Kong and to investigate questions affecting the professional status and welfare of social workers and to make recommendations to the authorities concerned.

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Representative Team to the United Nations-‐New York

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