Nov
29
In Solidarity with the Palestinian People
As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.
Category: SWU International
May
03
BASW & SWU statement on the situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
BASW and SWU are in solidarity with the Palestinian civilians living in the midst of current extreme military assault by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza and suffering other attacks in the West Bank and other areas in the region.
Apr
09
SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024
SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.
Feb
22
SWU in solidarity with Ukraine – two years of war
As social workers we have a significant and enduring role to play in promoting the rights and welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants; countering racism and social exclusion; and continuing to be vocal in our opposition to the atrocities happening in Ukraine.
Feb
20
BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
This war must not be allowed to continue. We continue to call on the UK and international governments and all political parties to press for an immediate, permanent ceasefire.
Nov
21
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2023 – Unity in Diversity: A Call to End Religious Prejudice
The hatred directed towards Muslims and people of other religions emphasizes how urgently we need to act as a group.
Nov
15
BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza
We call on UK and international governments to press for an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hamas and to seek a political way forward that can promote the equal human and social rights of the Palestinian and Israeli populations.
Nov
07
Social Workers Union and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation international knowledge exchange trip
This was a unique opportunity for UK social workers to learn about Thunderbird’s strength-based, holistic, trauma informed approach to social work practices.
Oct
12
BASW & SWU Statement on Israel-Palestine conflict
BASW and the SWU stand with the innocent victims, their families and all civilians at risk of harm and death in Israel and Palestine in the current terrible and escalating conflict.
May
24
SWU among 16 UK Trade Unions condemning Turkey’s illegal invasion of Northern Iraq and North and Eastern Syria
Turkey is engaging in the same behaviour as the Russian state’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and we again urge President Erdogan and the Turkish government to return to the negotiating table to find a peaceful solution… General Secretaries from 16 Read more