To IFSW Member Organizations, Executive Committee and Representatives
IFSW World Conference 2008
Dear Colleagues,
Please be informed that the web site for the upcoming IFSW World Conference now is available at http://www.socialwork2008.com
The conference called "The Challenge of Ensuring Rights in a Global and Unequal Society" will take place in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, August 16-19, 2008.
Planning for the conference is progressing well. The outline programme, call for abstracts, a registration form and accommodation information has now been announced on the conference website, while we are still waiting for online access to registration and accommodation booking. Please keep visiting the site for updates.
Some important dates:
The Early Bird (Discounted) registration is possible until January 31, 2008 Please also observe that only 100 students are accepted on the reduced rate for students, first come first served The deadline for Abstracts is February 9, 2008 The IFSW General Meeting is taking place in Salvador de Bahia August 13-15, 2008 Please also observe that the deadline for applying for the Eileen McGowan Kelly Scholarship ( http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001180.html?f orce_folder=038000059 ) to the World Conference 2008 is January 31, 2008
Eileen McGowan Kelly Scholarship to the IFSW World Conference in Brazil Change of Criteria
Dear Colleagues,
Kindly note that the criteria for applications for the scholarship has been changed from an age limit of not older than 35 years to the following:
Priority will be given to a social work student or a recently professionally qualified social worker who is active in her or his social work association and with a demonstrated interest in international social work.
This change follows considerations that the age limit of 35 years can be seen as discriminatory and not in line with equal opportunity policies.
The full text for the announcement of the scholarship can be found at
We hope to see as many as possible of you in Brazil in August, and wish you warmly welcome
Yours truly,
Tom Johannesen Secretary General International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Postfach 6875 Schwarztorstrasse 22 CH-3001 Berne SWITZERLAND Tel (41) 31 382 6015 Fax (41) 31 382 1125 E-mail:
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