IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024. Our thoughts are with the […]
Disaster
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWAs President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west Afghanistan on 7 October 2023. I […]
We stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWA major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Herat located 120km (75 miles) east of the Iranian border with an estimated population of 1.9 million people on Saturday, 7th […]
Statement on the Social Work Response to the Earthquake in Morocco
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWOn the 8th of September 2023, Morocco bore witness to a catastrophic earthquake of unprecedented magnitude. This natural disaster wreaked havoc upon the region, leaving behind a trail of devastation, […]
International solidarity provides support for social workers in Turkey and Syria
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSWThe Korean Association of Social Workers has announced that their board will transfer a total of USD 20,000, to the Turkish Social Workers Association and Syrian social workers to support […]
IFSW North America statement on the Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, Social WorkThe IFSW North America region and all social workers statement on the Turkey and Syria earthquakes. ”IFSW North American region is saddened to see the devastation and loss of life […]
Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Disaster, Social Work, EnvironmentThe Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action in preparation for COP27. This builds on previous statements drafted with input from AASW social workers on Climate Action highlighting on […]
Migrants Murdered at Spain-Morocco Border
Information Type: StatementTopic: Migration, Disaster, Human RightsMigrants of African descent Murdered at Spain-Morocco Border On the 28 June, 2022, the IFSW Africa Region raised a concern on human rights on the lives of migrants. On June […]
Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world, Arabic Nations
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW, Social ProtectionDownload flyer here The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) warmly invite the Arabic Nations Social Workers around the world, from different backgrounds, to join us in a […]
WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ukraine, Disaster, Human Rights, IFSWIFSW Europe hosts a webinar on the 15 March 2022, World Social Work Day, at 18.00 CET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED The link for the webinar has been sent to […]
Social Workers in Lebanon Respond After Explosion
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSWSamar Boulos, President of the Association des Assistants Sociaux Liban (IFSW member, the National Association of Social Worker in Lebanon) has launched a call for social workers to volunteer to […]
NASW-DRC are working in Uvira , located in the south-Kivu region of the DRC, which has recently sustained heavy rains.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Membership, Disaster, IFSW, Social WorkNASW-DRC are working in Uvira , located in the south-Kivu region of the DRC, which has recently sustained heavy rains. Flooding has killed 53 people and has destroyed thousands of […]
COVID-19 Response from Singapore Association of Social Workers
Information Type: StatementTopic: DisasterBackground COVID-19 has caught the world by a mighty storm. As on 18 April, the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide is more than 2 million with nearly 150,000 deaths […]
Indonesian update on response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Information Type: NewsTopic: DisasterJakarta, 20 April 2020 For the sake of our safety, the anniversary of World’s Social Work Day, which we had prepared, must eventually be canceled due to the spread of […]
I Webinar IFSW & SWAN : Almost 20’000 social workers were engaged in a webinar on the Social Work Response to the Covid-19 crisis
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW, Social Work, Covid19IFSW and the Social Work Action Network organised the first webinar to discuss the role of social workers meeting the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. Professionals from the United States, […]
Social workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conflict, DisasterSocial workers behind the front lines providing solutions for internally displaced persons – NATO Exercise Vigorous Warrior 19 The highest objective of social workers is to protect and support people. […]
ANZASW Statement on Terror Attacks in New Zealand
Information Type: StatementTopic: DisasterIFSW member The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) expressed its support for all who were affected by today’s events in Christchurch / Otautahi. We are shocked to […]
MENSAJE DEL PRESIDENTE DE LA IFSW A LA ASOCIACIÓN HELÉNICA DE TRABAJADORES SOCIALES
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social WorkA los Miembros de la Asociación Helénica de Trabajadores Sociales: Como Presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales quiero manifestar a ustedes mi más sincera solidaridad con el pueblo […]
Message from IFSW President to Hellenic Association of Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social WorkTo Members of Hellenic Association of Social Workers: As President of the International Federation of Social Workers, I want to express to you my sincerest solidarity with the Greek people […]
What is the potential of global social work solidarity to change the world?
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Social WorkBy Ruth Stark, IFSW President Social Work Day 2017 celebrated the power of social work to help people find positive change in their lives. 3 million social workers in 126 […]