Executive Committee of IFSW Europe e.V. in Tbilisi, Georgia

IFSW Europe e.V., International Federation of Social Workers European Region, has the pleasure of inviting social workers to participate in the IFSW European Conference & Social Services Expo 2015, which will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland from 6 to 9 September 2015.
The Conference will bring together social workers from the fields of intervention and professional practice, policy making and research, and provide an opportunity for social workers to share their experiences, common problems and strategies at the European level.
The IFSW Europe Executive Committee is excited by the interest expressed towards the Conference across Europe, as well as the high quality of abstracts submitted for the conference workshops.
Looking forward to meet Colleagues in Edinburgh and sharing new experiences across Europe!
http://www.ifsweurope2015.org/

IFSW EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2015

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2015

Message to our Danish Colleagues

Message to our Danish Colleagues
Following the terrorist attacks that took place last Saturday in the city of Copenhagen, our thoughts go these days to our friends and colleagues in DS, the Danish Association of Social Workers, our member organisation.
We are hoping that all Danish colleagues are unharmed.
We are hoping also that the social workers, who are to help in the current crisis phase (which has affected the life of people from Copenhagen and all Denmark) can provide the professional support to those in need.
We extend condolences to the families of the victims.
We express our solidarity with our closest friends and colleagues in Denmark.
As social workers, we can only reinforce the belief that solidarity and democracy are the answers to a peaceful coexistence of humanity locally, regionally and globally.
Warm Regards - from the Executive Committee of IFSW Europe

19.02.2015

Statement of IFSW Europe e.V. on Paris attack – JE SUIS CHARLIE

Statement of IFSW Europe e.V. on Paris attack – JE SUIS CHARLIE

It was in deep shock that we saw the news yesterday, January 7th, released by the media, of the terrorist attack to the headquarters of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

This was a barbarian attack that put an end to the most basic human right - the right to life. These are acts that, as social workers, we reject under any circumstances. No reason (be it religious, ideological, political, racial or other) can justify terrifying and criminal acts like this.

Social work is a profession of Human Rights which is based on principles and values that respect human dignity, recognize the right to freedom at all levels including the right to free expression of ideas, in writing, or any other creative field.

IFSW Europe, representing the Social Workers across Europe, deeply regrets the deaths of journalists and other Charlie Hebdo workers, sending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

We express our solidarity with the Parisian people and the whole of France, and particularly the journalistic community.

A word of comfort and strength to our French social worker colleagues and friends at this time of pain, grief and anger. Your work in times of crisis such as this is of paramount importance and extremely valid.

IFSW Europe raises its voice in defense of Democracy and Freedom and joins the movement of France already widespread throughout the world:

JE SUIS CHARLIE

8th January 2015

Cristina Martins, 

President of the IFSW European Region 

[International Federation of Social Workers Europe e.V.]


IFSW Europe: European Social Worker #2/12-2014

Dear Colleagues,

Please find attached the latest edition of the European Social Worker.
http://ifsw.org/wp-cont…/uploads/…/12/REVISTA-IFSW-2-low.pdf
We hope you enjoy reading it.

Best wishes,

Cristina Martins

President of the IFSW European Region  

[International Federation of Social Workers - Europe e.V.]

Seasons Greetings from IFSW Europe

IFSW Europe would like to send Seasons Greetings to All Social Workers.
Please see our card attached.
We hope you enjoy the season in peace, love, health and happiness.
With best wishes, 
Cristina Martins
President of the IFSW European Region
[International Federation of Social Workers – Europe e.V.]