In this episode I speak with Lamiya, a social work practitioner, researcher, and social entrepreneur from Azerbaijan with over a decade of experience in migration, social inclusion, child welfare, and gender-based violence, having worked with international organisations including the UN system, UNHCR, ICMPD, and the Council of Europe, and actively advocates for evidence-based, community-centred social services. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:<ul><li>International Centre for Migration Policy Development - <a href="https://www.icmpd.org/">https://www.icmpd.org/</a></li><li>SiM (Sosial İş Məktəbi (Lamiya’s training college) - <a href="https://sosialishmektebi.com/">https://sosialishmektebi.com/</a></li><li>Social Dialogue Magazine - <a href="https://www.iassw-aiets.org/2024/12/25/social-dialogue-magazine/">https://www.iassw-aiets.org/2024/12/25/social-dialogue-magazine/</a></li></ul> This episode&#39;s transcript can be viewed here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yem1BndD9X44w97e8BK8WEOQIAQbK148-fLVT1s8ypk/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yem1BndD9X44w97e8BK8WEOQIAQbK148-fLVT1s8ypk/edit?usp=sharing</a> Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

International Episode 17: Donald (Wales)

This podcast features interviews with social workers in Sydney, Australia, showcasing diverse areas of practice, social work stories, successes, and challenges, and providing information on media and other resources that can be accessed to help inform and educate people who are curious about the profession or wanting a career change.