Global Conference on Social Work

The Global Conference on Social Work and Social Development will be held in Stockholm, Sweden from 8-12 July 2012. This conference is expected to welcome researchers, educators, policy makers and social service organizations in the field of social work and social development. The main purpose of the conference is to introduce and share new perspectives, knowledge as well as share lessons of success and failure in the field of social work and social development globally.The Conference Organizing Committee is currently sending out invitations to write articles to attend the Conference on the following topics:1. Human rights and social equality1.1. Active Elderly and Respect for the Elderly 1.2. Disability - The Fight for Inclusion 1.3. Perspectives on Children at Risk 1.4. Youth and Vulnerability - Challenges 1.5. Respect for Freedom of Belief and Religion 1.6. Violence Against Women 1.7. Rights on LGBT Issues 1.8. Rights to Health and Social Equality2. Environmental changes and sustainable development2.1. Disaster Management: Social Work and Social Development Arguments 2.2. Indigenous Understandings of Environmental Change and Its Consequences 2.3. Integrating Economic, Environmental and Social Arguments 2.4. Social Action for Clean Water 2.5. Socio-Economics and Sustainable Social Development 2.6. Sustainable Development: Research, Training and Practice3. Global changes and social action3.1. The fight against poverty and the implementation of social protection 3.2. Social work in the context of political and military conflict 3.3. Migration: Challenges and possibilities 3.4. Families in transition 3.5. International NGOs in transnational social action 3.6. Social media and the impact on social development 3.7. Transforming organizations towards innovative practice modelsTime to submit article summarybefore November 30, 2011. Participants can present in one of two formats: oral presentation or poster presentation.Instructions for writing an article summaryThe abstract should include an overview of the research problem, objectives, a brief description of the methods, results, and conclusions. The abstract should aim to answer the following questions:

1. What is the research problem and what are the research objectives?
2. What methods does the author use to solve the problem?
3. What are the main results of the study?
4. What can be learned from these research results?

Evaluation criteria for article summaryThe following criteria will be used to assess the appropriateness of summaries, including on issues of practice, policy and service.

1. Suitability: Is the topic appropriate to the content of the Conference?
2. Contribution of knowledge:Does the summary build on and extend previous theories/research or share practical experiences?
3. Creation:Are the research results up-to-date, innovative and geared towards promoting social work and social development?
4. Clarity:Is the summary clear and covers essential information?

You may submit a summary report.hereOr contact via email:socialwork2012.abstract@congrex.comIf you need further assistance, please visit the Conference website for more information:http://www.swsd-stockholm-2012.org