International Social Service (ISS)

Conflicts, climate-related disasters and economic pressures continue to drive millions of people from their homes in search of safety or a better future. On this #InternationalMigrantsDay, we are pleased to share our ISS Impact Report 2023-2024. Our report covers two years of #socialimpact protecting #children and #families across borders since 1924. It underlines ISS activities in Cross-Border Social Casework, Network Development and Training, Advocacy and Alternative Care. It also highlights the achievements of the ISS International Reference Center for the rights of children deprived of their family. Finally, our two-year report has a special focus on our centennial celebrations and activities, and the ISS International Conference ‘Throughout time, across borders’ organised during the week of 7th of October 2024. Support us in our mission to support #families and #children facing complex socio-legal challenges as a result of #migration by downloading and sharing our report! Thank you 🙏 ! https://lnkd.in/eyPdp8h7. #ISS100 #ISSpioneeradvocacy #ISSwomenexplorers #ISSrestoringlinks #childprotection #families #familiesNOTorphanages #migrants #childrensrights #socialworkers Cartooning For Peace www.100yearsiss.org

👨👩👧👦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗟 Il y a 100 ans, le SSI était créé pour aider les personnes déplacées à retrouver des membres de leur famille #dispersés dans un contexte d'importants mouvements migratoires. Aujourd'hui, les technologies permettent souvent de maintenir la communication mais les besoins restent multiples: recherche de documents, restauration de liens avec la #famille, réalisation d'enquêtes sociales sur les conditions de vie d'enfants resté-e-s au pays, et bien d'autres. 👉 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲́𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗹 📆 Jeudi 19 décembre, de 12h30 à 13h30 📍 Espace Quartier Libre SIG (Pont de la Machine, Genève) Deux collaboratrices-teurs présentent le travail du SSI en matière de soutien aux personnes #migrantes dans les cas de regroupements familiaux. 👀 Dans le cadre de l'exposition du SSI "À travers temps et frontières, un siècle au service de l'enfant et de la famille" #migration #regroupementfamilial #liensfamiliaux #droits #asile

#Kafala is a #childprotection measure with unique characteristics, recognised by international law, and practised in legislations that are based on Sharia law. It generally refers to the commitment of a person (kafil) voluntarily taking care of the specific needs of a child deprived of their family (makfoul). The kafala may be in the form of a family based agreement, a sponsorship, judicial/administrative or informal. A kafala placement may also occur at a #crossborder level. Protecting the rights of children, especially children deprived of their family, has always been central to the mission of ISS. In 2020, ISS published 'Kafalah: Preliminary analysis of national and cross-border practices'. Since then, ISS has observed that much progress is still needed. ISS latest article 'Principles to ensure a cross-border kafala placement is in the best interests of the child' by ISS Jeannette Wöllenstein-Tripathi and Giovanna Ricciardi, aims to guide #states in ensuring that #crossborder #kafala placements prioritise the best interests of the child. Furthermore, by contributing to academic publications, ISS tries to bridge the gap between ISS practical expertise and academic research. This article is also the result of an active engagement in the EU Project FAMIMOVE. Please follow this link to download the ISS article from the open access book 'Children in Migration and International Family Law' https://lnkd.in/e9yRAdCh Link to ISS 2020 Study https://lnkd.in/eqEdspqg #childprotection #childrensrights #familiesNOTorphanages #crossborder #socialworkers #families #ISS100

Children on the Move: Empowering the Social Workforce! Introducing a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip social workers and para-social workers with the essential skills to support children on the move. 📢 Get involved today! ✅ Explore the curriculum and learn more. https://lght.ly/kj25h9 ✅ Watch webinars in your preferred language. https://lght.ly/kjd3h2g ✅ Have questions or ideas? Reach out to [email protected]. Together, let’s build a better future for children on the move! #ChildrenOnTheMove #SocialWork #GlobalImpact #TrainingForChange #ISSUSA #UNICEF #ChildProtection

Buy your perfect #holiday #gift and support us in our mission to #protect and #empower #vulnerable #children and #families ! We are very thrilled to announce the launch of our ISS book, “Vision, Courage, and Determination: A Century of Cross-Border Social Work.” This publication offers a compelling look at our #history and #impact over the past century, from our bold beginnings till today, emphasizing our role in promoting #crossborder #social work and advocating for vulnerable populations, particularly #children and #families in #migration. This book is the result of a concerted effort and fruitful collaboration among ISS staff worldwide, gathering their immense #expertise, #reflections, #thoughts, and #ambitions leading ISS through better and worse! Illustrated by Cartooning For Peace laureate Hani Abbas. Here is where you can buy the book, https://lnkd.in/e4QDyDW9 #ISS100 #ISSpioneeradvocacy #ISSrestoringlinks #ISSwomenexplorers #childrensrights #socialworkers #families #familiesNOTorphanages #childprotection Julie Gilbert Rosicky Apolline Foedit Sandrine PEPIT Tavares Lourença Sylvie Lapointe Miglena Baldzhieva Carolyn Housman Fanny Baert Beatriz Santaemilia del Hoyo Jeannette Wöllenstein-Tripathi Peter van Vliet Rölke Ursula Jean Ayoub Susan Jacobs

"Human rights are under assault. This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future — right now. We must stand up for all rights — always." UN Secretary General António Guterres. ISS has been doing just that for 100 years. Since 1924, ISS has been defending and promoting #humanrights. ISS protects the rights of #vulnerable #children and #families facing complex sociolegal challenges. Through their cross-border social casework, ISS members take decisions that are in the best interest of children. ISS promotes the rights of children to grow up in a #family environment by #reuniting families or keeping them together through #communitybased efforts and #sociolegal counselling. ISS also works on complex topics such as #searchfororigins defending the right of everyone, including children, to know their #identity. Do you want to support our work? Do visit our website! https://lnkd.in/gbQ3n49b. #humanrights #humanrightsday #childrensrights #childprotection #families #familiesNOTorphanages #ISS100

NOW FOR SALE! We are very thrilled to announce the launch of our ISS book, “Vision, Courage, and Determination: A Century of Cross-Border Social Work.” This publication offers a compelling look at our #history and #impact over the past century, from our bold beginnings till today, emphasizing our role in promoting #crossborder #social work and advocating for vulnerable populations, particularly #children and #families in #migration. This book is the result of a concerted effort and fruitful collaboration among ISS staff worldwide, gathering their immense #expertise, #reflections, #thoughts, and #ambitions leading ISS through better and worse! The illustrations by Cartooning For Peace laureate Mr Hani Abbas add a unique touch, we hope you will find as outstanding we meant it to be. Please buy your personal copy and spread the word! By purchasing this book, whether in e-book or print, YOU have a chance to #support us in our mission to #protect and #empower #families and #children across borders. Here is where you can buy the book, https://lnkd.in/e4QDyDW9 #ISS100 #ISSpioneeradvocacy #ISSrestoringlinks #ISSwomenexplorers #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #families #familiesNOTorphanages Julie Gilbert Rosicky Apolline Foedit Sandrine PEPIT Tavares Lourença Sylvie Lapointe Miglena Baldzhieva Carolyn Housman Fanny Baert Beatriz Santaemilia del Hoyo Jeannette Wöllenstein-Tripathi Peter van Vliet Rölke Ursula Jean Ayoub Susan Jacobs

Do not forget to visit this amazing ISS exhibition 'Across time and borders' that is still on through the #holidays until 24th of January 2025 at the Quartier Libre SIG on the Pont de la Machine in #Geneva. Through photos, archive documents and personal accounts, you can discover how ISS has accompanied #children and #families on the path of #migration. The exhibition offers a playful and poignant exploration of life's journeys, all evidence of a #humanist commitment to a society based on #solidarity and #nondiscrimination. https://lnkd.in/ezATTH4R Service social international - Suisse (SSI) #ISS100 #ISSrestoringlinks #ISSwomenexplorers #ISSpioneeradvocacy #ISSCONNECT2024 #childrensrights #childprotection #familyreunification #crossborder #socialworkers

Children with #disabilities inspire us every day to design programs to help them live and grow up in a #family. Through our global project 'A better future is possible' we work with governments and international and national partners to meet their specific needs. By doing so, we help to improve a country's overall #childprotection system. You can read more on ISS programs here, https://lnkd.in/ecZ_pWQx Marie Jenny International Social Service Australia Droit d'Enfance SPOON Service Social International - Afrique de l'Ouest (SSI-AO) Damon Martin NORFIL Foundation, Inc. Rapha International #familiesNOTorphanages #childprotection #childrensrights #ISS100

It is not too late to register for these unique webinars! English session today, French tomorrow and Spanish next week! Learn how this training module supports #socialworkers and para social workers in protecting and advocating for #childrenonthemove. Don't miss your opportunity to explore this resource and have your questions answered live. 🗓️ Webinar Dates: 🔹 Monday, December 2nd | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC (English) Register Here: https://lght.ly/756dif8 🔹 Tuesday, December 3rd | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC (French) Register Here: https://lght.ly/dh5h151 🔹 Tuesday, December 10th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTC (Spanish) Register Here: https://lght.ly/m694lg7 #SocialWorkTraining #WebinarAlert #ISSUSA #ChildProtection #childrensrights #ISS100 #families #children #crossborder International Social Service, USA Branch International Social Service Australia UNICEF UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Fakultet političkih nauka / University of Belgrade Faculty of Political Science