DEONTOLOGICAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL WORK WITH MIGRANTS

Abstract

The aim of the article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of deontological and ethical issues in social work with migrants, as well as to examine international practices of social support and the possibilities for their adaptation to the Ukrainian context. The subject of the study is the professional ethical guidelines of social work and the mechanisms of their implementation in the practice of supporting migrants, while the object is the processes of social integration and protection of migrants’ rights in both national and international contexts. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific publications, regulatory documents, and international practices, using a comparative approach and a philosophical-ethical reflection on the professional activities of social workers. Special attention is paid to the analysis of cultural competence, cultural humility, social justice, and human rights as key professional orientations. As a result of the study, it has been established that social workers face a conflict between bureaucratic requirements and humanistic values, and that effective work with migrants requires the integration of legal, cultural, and psychological approaches. International practices of social support in Germany, Sweden, Canada, and the Netherlands were analyzed, demonstrating a comprehensive combination of legal protection, social integration, and psychological assistance. For Ukrainian practice, these studies serve as a reference for creating adapted models of social work that consider national specificities and the challenges of global migration. The conclusions emphasize that social work with migrants is not only a professional activity but also a practice of moral and cultural dialogue, where human rights, ethics, social justice, and intercultural competence form a holistic philosophical orientation of the profession.