CASW Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Achievements

For Immediate Release
March 8, 2011

Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world with hundreds of events, not only on this day but throughout the month of March, to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. 

In fact, 2011 is the global centenary of IWD—100 years since the first International Women's Day event. The theme for IWD 2011 is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” 

CASW Supports Pink Shirt Day

 

For Immediate Release
February 22, 2011 

On February 23, 2011 CASW encourages social workers to wear a Pink Shirt in solidarity against all forms of bullying.

“There are people of all ages that live in fear of bullies in their schools, workplace, and homes and over the Internet,” says CASW President, Darlene MacDonald. “Wearing pink on February 23rd is a simple act of solidarity that demonstrates to those experiencing bullying that they are not alone.”

CASW Celebrates National Child Day

For Immediate Release
November 19, 2010

National Child Day (November 20, 2010) honours our children by bringing attention to Canada’s commitment to upholding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is also a day to support Canadian children's rights by voicing concerns about violations to their rights and to educate our own children about their rights and responsibilities.

CASW Encouraged by Step Towards Federal Poverty Elimination Plan

 

For Immediate Release
November 18, 2010

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is encouraged by the release yesterday of the long-awaited report, entitled “Federal Poverty Reduction Plan: Working in Partnership Towards Reducing Poverty in Canada", by the Parliamentary Committee on Human Resources and Skills Development (HUMA). 

Senate Report on Poverty Shelved by Harper Government

For Immediate Release
September 28 , 2010

Earlier this year, the Senate of Canada unanimously endorsed In from the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness, a landmark report containing 74 recommendations to help lift Canadians out of poverty. Yesterday, the Government of Canada issued essentially a non-response to the report, instead choosing to list its apparent accomplishments in reducing poverty in Canada without directly commenting on a single recommendation contained within the report.

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