Statement of IFSW Europe e.V. in Support of
Ukrainian People Struggle for Better Future
On behalf of IFSW, Europe e.V. we want to
express our support to Ukrainian people’s struggle for better future.
The key role of social workers is to support people
who, for whatever reason, are not able to fulfill their needs and to
participate fully in social life and make their decisions with free choices.
Human rights, social justice, freedom and democracy are conceived social
workers as vital values and standards. Therefore, we recognize right to freedom
of expression and association of them who, during this struggle, gather in the
streets of Ukraine.
We convey our grave concern over the loss of
life, injury and distress that Ukrainian citizens are currently experiencing
and the impact the current situation is having on the well-being of those who
were already disadvantaged or facing hardship. We call upon all sides involved in today’s political
discussions to avoid violence. We express our belief in the right of all human
beings to free expression. However whilst we support peaceful demonstration of
discontent, we reject violence of any kind. We support the rule of law but not the use of excessive
force by the state to impose public order.
We are hopeful of Ukrainian’s ability to go
beyond the conflict and find solutions beneficial to all of the Ukraine’s
citizens in free choice and free elections.
21st February
2014
Contact: Cristina Martins
President of the IFSW
European Region
[International Federation
of Social Workers – Europe e.V.]
E-mail: martinscristina25@hotmail.com
Web: www.ifsw.org/europe
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