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14 March: Webinar on Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World

International Federation of Social Workers

The event, titled “Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections […] IFSW is delighted to announce a virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

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Ontario Elementary Teachers Need Our Support

Gary Direnfeld

Some believe this to be in part a gender bias, and while it may be, in truth education, like healthcare, is expensive. Ontario used to be the envy of the world for its public education. Just like this government tried to cut the nurses off at the knees, so too this government is attacking and undervaluing teachers.

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International Women's Day: we'll break the bias but never women's resolve

Social Care

The official site asks us to “Imagine a gender equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.”. I feel particularly strong emotions for our Ukrainian care colleagues working in the UK.

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Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

Social Work Blog

The date of this riot was observed a year later as the Christopher Street Parade, and thereafter, as Pride Parades and festivals throughout the United States and the world. I do encourage you, no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity, to spend some of this month researching LGBTQIA2S+ history. Find our struggles in the U.S.

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“Mental Health in an Unequal World.” The International Federation of Social Workers is calling for greater equality.

International Federation of Social Workers

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th. This year’s theme is: “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” ” The world is becoming more polarized. Inequalities based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc., Poverty levels are on the rise again.

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Emerging Words for the Future (Winter 2022 Edition)

Social Work Futures

I’m less interested in these and more interested in terms that reflect some deeper shifts in the emerging world. ” It hardly need an explanation, but relates to continual upheavals – the active state of living in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). For 2022, the word was “permacrisis.”

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Why the Language We Use Matters

Social Work Blog

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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