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International Journal of Global Social Work Volume 1 (2018), Article ID 1:IJGSW-101, 9 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/ijgsw/2018/101
Commentary
Aspects of Global Social Work-Challenges in an Interdependent and Changing World

Sabine Bährer-Kohler1,2,3

1Invited Professor for Mental Health/ Mental Health & Social Determinants at Tropical Neurology and Neuroinfection Master, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Barcelona, Spain
2Managing Director, Dr. Bährer-Kohler& Partners, Switzerland
3President, Association for Mental Health- Global Mental Health, Switzerland
Invited Prof. Dr. Sabine Bährer-Kohler, Mental Health & Social Determinants at Tropical Neurology and Neuroinfection Master, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Barcelona, Spain, Tel: +41 (0) 615513059; E-mail: sabine.baehrer@datacomm.ch
13 August 2018; 20 August 2018; 22 August 2018
Bährer-Kohler S (2018) Aspects of Global Social Work-Challenges in an Interdependent and Changing World. Int J Global Soc Work 1: 101. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/ijgsw/2018/101

Abstract

Professional 'International Social Work' has specific aims, has specific circumstances, and has specific challenges to face. The increase and the stabilization of the well-being of people around the globe is one of the focus areas. 'Social Work' is embedded around the world in specific settings, specific professional networks, influenced by many factors and international agreements or regulations like the SDGs. 'International Social Work' and 'National Social Work' can push topics, can work with national and international stakeholders, decision makers, networks, associations and federations. Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) or measurements of costs and benefits can be supportive in this context. Social workers can be proud of their profession, of their work, their competences and their capacities to promote the well-being of humans.