Global connections for social justice
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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.
“Let’s all be brave and creative builders of a much better and just world”
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Focus Areas: Human rights in Hungary
Authoritarian and populistic forces are growing stronger in many parts of the world. One thing they have in common is to obstruct the work of NGOs dealing with human rights. One of the most flagrant exemples of this is the regime in Hungary. IFS wants to advocate against this and tries to support NGOs, e g in Hungary, that are working for human rights, inclusion and social justice.
This “Statement for defending the rights of NGOs in Hungary” was taken by the IFS board in Morocco 2019-06-14.
News & Blog
Former homeless Paula Pura: “During our walking tour, we experience empathy together”.
Paula Pura used to use drugs as a remedy to her fear and shame. Now she is...
IFS Global Newsletter 9/2019
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UNH of New York responds to the public charge and attacks on immigrants from the White House.
In response to the #PublicCharge rule, UNH condemns this attack on immigrants...
Upcoming events
IFS Conference Sydney 2020 – Social Justice “The Unfinished Journey”
12/08/2020
Conference Name: Social Justice - The Unfinished Journey....
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Did you know that the IFS friend organization Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation and their Executive Director Maria Lizardo march every year in bridal gowns to say no to domestic violence in the USA?
“We’re sick and tired of this, and we will march every year and we won’t stand down.” Says Maria Lizardo
Brides on BroadwayNovias de Visión - Manhattan Times News
Fueron visiones en velos, y con ojos claros. Marchando y cantando, las mujeres vestidas de blanco marcharon por Broadway, con sus velos y largas...What is a debate? How to create a culture of debate (strategy) in social, community centres and neighbourhood houses? How to choose topics for debate? What are the tools and approach to conducting a debate?
25 participants gathered at Raymond Jégou in Bretagne, France to reflect on training in debates organization.
Martine Maussion
Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association shared.Share your experiences about the great work you do with men in your local House/Community, or where you think the gaps are?
Five to ten minutes is all it takes, and it would really help Jonathan from Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania with a presentation he is giving to the QLD CD network, Community Development Queensland Conference on Thursday.
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