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The International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) is a global movement of more than 11000 member associations that include multi-purpose, community-based organizations across the world. We believe in empowering the people who work for social justice by connecting, inspiring and supporting an inclusive global community.
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Focus Areas: Social Justice, Democracy and Peace
Despite the hardship and challenges, the IFS Network and its members remain united in advocating for social justice, diversity, solidarity, peace and democracy around the world. Here are some of the past and upcoming events and activities conducted by the IFS Helsinki Office and its members to advocate for social justice, peace, and democracy everywhere.
- Project IFS Fostering Social Justice! Erasmus + EU Program 2021 – 2024 – IFS as advocate and provider for adult learning opportunities – 11 EU countries – 12 partners – 17 Projects – 1 Network. The project is funded by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Read more.
- Webinar/Conversation about the “implications of the war in Ukraine:democratic crossroads in Eastern Europe”. Read more.
- Webinar on Domestic Violence. January 12, 2022, 03.00 pm EET. Registration at info@ifsnetwork.org Read more.
- IFS Declaration on Social Justice, published at the end the IFS International Conference 2021 in Sydney.
- The power of Community Across Europe – Locality Research Report: Research on experiences of the community response to the pandemic across Europe in 2020. Read more
- Community Organizations Promoting Democracy and Peace in Europe Meeting. This part of the Peace event series hosted by the IFS Helsinki Office and the Finnish Federation of Settlements and sponsored by the Finnish Minister of Justice. Read more
News & Blog
Inception of the African Federation of Settlements(AFS)
The IFS is developing its activities in Africa by creating the African...
“Get to know your board members” series: Liz Lougheed Green
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The IFS Network’s support and aid to Ukraine
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the IFS members have been...
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IFSJ at the European Parliament!
Today at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, 200-300 delegates plus 100 online heard a presentation about the IFS Fostering Social Justice at a conference about citizen participation and participatory democracy.
This is a great engagement with others in civil society, elected officials, and even members of the European Parliament. The Team Fostering Social Justice made a complete presentation of innovative projects in plenary and was featured in 2 workshops called All Legitimate and Training for participation. What a way to celebrate the project's 18th month birthday! Next, Rendez-vous at the United Nations at the end of the project.
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Studyvisit in Finland with a lovely group from 8 countries!! On Tuesday we made a trip to the city of Hämeenlinna and we visited a local settlement house, its workshop "Duunaamo" and womens prison. We also had a chance to see some finnish nature in the nature reserve park Aulanko in Hämeenlinna.
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Dear IFS members,
Just a friendly reminder. Have you already registered?👇June 9th is just around the corner!Hello IFS members,
The "Implications of the War in Ukraine: democratic crossroads in Eastern Europe" webinar postponed will now take place on June 9th, 2022, 02.00 – 03.30 pm Central European Time. Please share and register at info@ifsnetwork.org
Interested in knowing the speakers? Please check the link below👇
ifsnetwork.org/conference/implications-of-the-war-in-ukraine-democratic-crossroads-in-eastern-eur...
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