Institute of Social Work of Nigeria
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Integrity
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ABOUT ISOWN
“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing.” – General Assembly of the International Federation of Social Workers, July 2014
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“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing.”
– General Assembly of the International Federation of Social Workers, July 2014
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Who we are
Institute of Social Work of Nigeria
(The Professional body established for Certification and Training of Social Workers in Nigeria)
- 5 BASIC COMMITMENTS
- Social Workers are Committed to Five Basic Values in
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Who Are Social Workers
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Back to School
PROGRAM

The Girl Child RIGHT
Project

Save The Nigerian Child
INITIATIVE

Combatting Modern Day Slavery
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DAILY SUMMARY OF ISOWN 2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MOMENTS FROM OUR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2020

Dr. IYEME EFEM
SPEAKS ON FISTULA CARE PROGRAM IN NIGERIA

CROSS SECTION OF ATTENDEES

R. EVON IDAHOSA, Esq
GIVES INSIGHT ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING ISSUES IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND

PARTNERS

DR. ELODY APARD
SPEAKS FROM PARIS ON THE EVOLVING DYNAMICS OF VOLUNTARY RETURN

EXPERTS FROM ACROSS NIGERIA JOIN THE SUPPORT TO END MORDERN SLAVERY
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Latest release 2019/2020 Social Work Professionals Journal

Training
Training for Social Work Officers and Experts in all Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.

Engaging Stakeholders
ISOWN Executives visit the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon Idris Ahmed Wase to confer award of fellowship of the institute and to further engage in a policy draft consultative meeting with other relevant committee chairpersons of the parliament.

Taking the lead on Social Development
Social workers engaging teachers and pupils on the dangers of Child Trafficking and other forms of Modern Day Slavery.