International Social Service (ISS)

Last week, Giovanna Ricciardi, ISS General Secretariat, and Sabine Benisch (ISS Frankfurt), represented ISS during a conference on Intercountry Adoptions in Bonn organised by the Bundesamt für Justiz, the German Central Adoption Authority.   ISS presented its work on #searchfororigins and explained how ISS members help people searching for their origins using their long-standing expertise in cross border social casework. ISS also moderated a workshop together with Susana Katz from Ada e. V. and Markus Gross from the Landesjugendamt Rheinland. ISS was pleased to connect with the German Central Adoption Authority and is grateful for their support, in particular to the ISS International Reference Center for the rights of children deprived of their family. Finally, ISS would like to thank Dr. Sarah Gerling-Stock for the invitation! 🙏 #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #crossborder #families #searchfororigins

Join Us for the "Children on the Move" Curriculum Webinars! Learn how this training module supports social workers and para social workers in protecting and advocating for children on the move. 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 #ChildrenOnTheMove #SocialWorkTraining #WebinarAlert #ISSUSA #ChildProtection

'Vision, Courage, and Determination: A Century of Cross-Border Social Work', soon available in e-book and hard copy, will provide insights into the history and #impact of ISS over the past century, focusing on its role in promoting cross-border #socialwork and advancing the #rights of vulnerable populations, particularly #children and #families. Save the date to buy your copy! By exploring our story, you will join  us in our mission to #protect and #empower #families and #children across borders. Your support will help us continue our vital work worldwide. 🙏 🙏 #ISS100 #ISSwomenexplorers #ISSpioneeradvocacy #ISSrestoringlinks #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #crossborder #caregivers #families

Introducing the "Children on the Move" Training Curriculum! Designed for social workers and para social workers, this curriculum helps further develop core skills and knowledge to support children affected by migration and displacement. Explore this training resource today to improve social service workforce development with children on the move. 🔗 Download the curriculum and learn more here: https://lght.ly/1g0c7pj UNICEF International Social Service (ISS) ISS Australia UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #ChildrenOnTheMove #SocialWorkTraining #ISSUSA #ChildProtection #GlobalSocialWork

Introducing the "Children on the Move" Training Curriculum! Designed for social workers and para social workers, this curriculum helps further develop core skills and knowledge to support children affected by migration and displacement. Explore this training resource today to improve social service workforce development with children on the move. 🔗 Download the curriculum and learn more here: https://lght.ly/1g0c7pj UNICEF International Social Service (ISS) ISS Australia UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #ChildrenOnTheMove #SocialWorkTraining #ISSUSA #ChildProtection #GlobalSocialWork

🌍 Le SSI en Bulgarie : assistance technique & programme RACINE   Dans le cadre d'un projet financé par la MAI (Mission de l'Adoption Internationale) visant à accompagner et renforcer les compétences de partenaires du SSI dans les pays dans lequel le programme RACINE est implanté, Jeannette Wöllenstein-Tripathi , Directrice du Centre International de Référence de l'International Social Service (ISS) et Sandrine PEPIT, Directrice du SSI France se sont rendues en Bulgarie. Avec notre partenaire ISS Bulgarie, Miglena Baldjieva, cette mission s'est articulée autour de 3 actions spécifiques : 🔹 Le renforcement de la coopération et la coordination entre les différents acteurs 🔹 Le plaidoyer sur l'importance de sensibiliser à la recherche des origines et de proposer un soutien psycho-social aux adoptés et leurs familles 🔹 La formation de professionnels du SSI Bulgarie ➡️ Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/e5jE4592 #JeudiSSI

ISS is pleased to invite you to our Webinar 'Ensuring Supportive Environments for Search for Origins Processes for Adoptees and their Families'. This Webinar is co-hosted by ISS France Droit d'Enfance. It is the first English edition of a series of webinars organised in English, French and Spanish.   The webinar will address current initiatives and issues dealt with by ISS in its support and assistance during a search for origins process. The webinar will feature testimonials and discussions on ISS' technical assistance and support activities. 📅 Thursday 5th of December 2024 🕰️ 3pm-4h30pm CET ➡️ Registration: https://lnkd.in/eeMacG68 #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #crossborder #families #searchfororigins

Eager to learn? Look out for the announcements and registration details for these two ISS webinars, organized in collaboration with ISS members Droit d'Enfance International Social Service, USA Branch, International Social Service Australia and partners; 1) Ensuring Supportive Environments for Search for Origins Processes for Adoptees and their Families, 5/12. 2) Children on the Move: Core Skills and Knowledge for Social Workers and Para Social Workers, 2, 3 and 10/12. ISS is committed to enhance the #knowledge and #skills of professionals working in the area of #childprotection and #childrensrights. #childrensrights #childprotection #familiesNOTorphanages #socialworkers #crossborder #childrenonthemove #searchfororigins

On #WorldChildrensDay, we, at ISS, take a moment to think in particular about the children who suffer on a daily basis as the madness of men continues and their inability to talk peace is missing in action! For a century, the International Social Service has worked tirelessly to defend the #rights of #children, #protect their #wellbeing and provide them with opportunities for the future through careful and hard work in the best interests of every child. It is important to reiterate that #children deserve to grow up in an environment of #love, #safety and #respect. We are deeply touched and proud to see on a daily basis the tremendous #impact of our work, the commitment of our teams around the world, and the change in the lives of thousands of children on the roads of #vulnerability. We, at ISS, recognize that our mission is far from complete. Together, we must redouble our efforts to defend the #rights of the most vulnerable #children and build a future where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Together as a network and with all our trusted partners, we must raise our voices much higher and stronger to #endviolence against children and civilians and contribute to bring #peace back to those who desperately need it. For the sake of all the children of the world, let us continue to build a more #just, #inclusive, and #bright world. Jean Ayoub, CEO ISS, and ISS General Secretariat team Marie Jenny Beatriz Santaemilia del Hoyo Fanny Baert Jeannette Wöllenstein-Tripathi Giovanna Ricciardi Carlotta A. Sabina Titarenko Ehab Iwidat Alysse Rochon #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #crossborder #families #familiesNOTorphanages #peace #endwar

During the ISS International Conference 'Throughout time, across borders', panellists discussed the increasing number of #childrenonthemove worldwide, driven by various #crises and #conflicts. These children, especially separated and unaccompanied children, often find themselves without #psychosocial and #legal support, leading to #marginalization and exposure to #humanrightsviolations. ISS underscores the importance of training the social workforce and enabling professionals to better understand and meet the unique needs of these vulnerable children. Furthermore, multi-agency and multidisciplinary cross border case management is critical for delivering holistic support. Please follow this link to learn more about ISS' activities related to children on the move, https://lnkd.in/gxXCx2GK. #childrensrights #childprotection #socialworkers #crossborder #families