- January 16, 2025The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work advocacy across the Commonwealth.
- January 16, 2025A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years.
- January 9, 2025The IFSW executive has, by majority decision, issued a censure against the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) for not upholding the Federation’s ethical principles of supporting peace and non-violence.
- January 8, 2025The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.
- December 26, 2024Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of Social Work is pleased to announce the upcoming International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim, with the theme focusing on the "Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders." Social workers are essential in addressing various issues affecting individuals and communities.
- December 10, 2024On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message.
- December 2, 2024The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day theme: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’.
- November 28, 2024IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.
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World Social Work Day is on the 18th of March 2025. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally.
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