Across Europe, far-right parties are gaining influence and power. This is not only a political shift; it is already affecting everyday social work, from funding priorities and institutional frameworks to professional values and relationships with service users. In a context shaped by racist and exclusionary ideologies, professional standards are being widely challenged.
What does this mean in practice? How are social workers, organisations and associations responding?
This Europe Calling webinar presents initial findings of the SoFRiED research project, which examines the impact of far-right politics on social work in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Based on empirical research, we will highlight:
- how far-right discourses and policies are shaping social work structures and practices;
- the challenges faced by professionals and organisations;
- the strategies being developed to defend professional ethics, human rights and democratic values.
We will also discuss examples from the three countries and invite participants to reflect on their own experiences and contexts.
The SoFRiED research group also aims to develop institutional responses and counter strategies to far-right ideologies and activities, with the goal of promoting human rights and democratic coexistence in line with the global definition of professional ethics in social work.
This webinar is intended for social work professionals, professional associations, researchers, and civil society actors interested in gaining deeper insights and engaging in exchange.
The event will be held in two languages (English and German); the Europe Calling team will provide interpretation between German and English.
Organiser: Europe Calling