IFSW World Conference Brazil 2008


The web site for the upcoming IFSW World Conference now is available at 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 to the World Conference 2008 is January 31, 2008



Photo: First person to sign up for the conference together with IFSW President David N Jones in Brazil October 2007 (Photo by Eugenia Moreno)

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