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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Nov 29

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, GFTU, News, SWU International

On November 29th, SWU marks the 47th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

SWU & BASW Statement
May 27

BASW & SWU statement on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU International, SWU-BASW UK

BASW and SWU jointly call for the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza by the Israeli government and the full, safe passage of humanitarian aid by international humanitarian organisations.

The Ukrainian flag with a white dove flying in front of it
Mar 06

SWU in solidarity with Ukraine – three years of war

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, Featured, News, SWU International

As social workers we call for peace; promote the rights and welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants; and work to counter racism and social exclusion.

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Nov 29

In Solidarity with the Palestinian People

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, GFTU, News, SWU International

As a human rights-based profession, we cannot stay silent. The ongoing violent escalation in the region cannot be allowed to become normalised.

SWU & BASW Statement
May 03

BASW & SWU statement on the situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU International, SWU-BASW UK

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.

BUEN VIVIR: shared future for transformative change | World Social Work Day, 19th March 2024, #WSWD2024 | IFSW, Social Workers Union (SWU)
Apr 09

SWU at events during World Social Work Month 2024

SWU CommsBlog, Events, News, Previous Events, SWU Campaign Fund, SWU International, SWU-BASW UK, SWU-SASW, WSWD

SWU spoke at the 2024 BASW Student Conference, Compass Birmingham Jobs Fair, and SASW “Still We Rise” WSWD webinar.

Chrissie Beatty along with Lyudmila and her son Myroslav are standing in front of a statue painted with the Ukraine flag and the words "I WANT TO LIVE"
Feb 22

SWU in solidarity with Ukraine – two years of war

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU International

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.

SWU & BASW Statement
Feb 20

BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU International, SWU-BASW UK

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.

Islamophobia Awareness Month | #MuslimStories | www.islamophobia-awareness.org
Nov 21

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2023 – Unity in Diversity: A Call to End Religious Prejudice

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, News, SWU International

The hatred directed towards Muslims and people of other religions emphasizes how urgently we need to act as a group.

SWU & BASW Statement
Nov 15

BASW & SWU statement on situation in Israel and Palestine/Gaza

SWU CommsBlog, GFTU, News, SWU International, SWU-BASW UK

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.

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