IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
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Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates Success in Panama!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Protection, Social Work, Conference, IndigenousSocial Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates! The Joint Social Work & Social Development (SWSD2024) Panama conference concluded on a high note, today 7th April 2024 after a colourful week, […]
Joint SWSD2024 Panama conference starts
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, Social Work, IndigenousThe joint SWSD2024 Panama conference: Respecting diversity through joint social action. The Social Work & Social Development (SWSD) 2024 conference commenced on 4th April 2024 in Panama City with a […]
IFSW CPD: Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the OHCHR
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Education, Social WorkThe IFSW through its commissions have planned for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Professional Social Workers (CPD): Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the […]
IFSW CPD on Collaborating with the UN’s Human Rights Mechanisms
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, EducationThe IFSW present a CPD striving to provide specific guiding information for colleagues to work with the various human rights instruments of the United Nations. The session will focus on […]
Empowering Peace and Justice through Social Work Education
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, EducationOn the occasion of the International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, we are reminded of the powerful intersection between Social Work Education, human rights, peacebuilding, and the aspirations […]
A testament to the vital role of social work in societies: Former IFSW President David Jones receives honorary doctorate
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Education, Social WorkDr David N. Jones (credit: Jonathan Cole Photography) On 22 November 2023, the University of London celebrated its esteemed Foundation Day, a tradition that had been part of the university’s […]
Cross- Learning between Israeli and Ugandan Social Workers
Information Type: ReportTopic: Indigenous, Education, Social WorkCross- Learning between Israeli Union of Social Workers and Ugandan Social Workers- a positive step towards achieving the Global Social Work Agenda. In May 8th to May 15th 2023, the […]
International Youth Day 2022 Message
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Education, Social WorkInternational Youth Day 2022 On International Youth Day, IFSW reflects on how young people have been significantly underrepresented in decision-making, policy-making, and the debate about their own issues, needs […]
GLOBAL AGENDA- THEME ONE UBUNTU ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Education, Social Protection, PovertyGlobal Agenda Ubuntu Webinars Global agenda- Theme one ubuntu ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR Webinar : 10th August, 2022, 08.00 UTC Location: By Zoom The Global Agenda Taskforce […]
Continuous Professional Development. International Short Course
Information Type: ProjectsTopic: Education, Social Workflyer_MiniCourse Continuous Professional Development (CPD) International Short Course by the Social Services in the Context of Conflict Network Download course flyer/ brochure Co-organisers: Educating for Peace – Social Work in […]
International social work in Education and training
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, Social WorkTwo members of the IFSW education commission will take part in a workshops funded and supported by the European Association of Schools of Social Work (EASSW) inviting social work academics, students […]
International Social Work Programme in the Netherlands Endorsed by IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, EducationPhoto: HAN BISW students arriving for fieldwork placement in Nepal at the Maya Foundation This week, the Bachelor of International Social Work offered by HAN University in the Netherlands was […]
IFSW secretariat introduces internship program
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work, World Social Work DayThe IFSW is pleased to announce the introduction of internship program IFSW is continuously growing and pursues to advance social work development locally and internationally. In the same spirit, for […]
Human rights state in Africa Region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, Education, Social Protection, Ethics, ChildrenIFSW African Regional Human rights commission Concern on human rights state in the Region The IFSW African Regional Human rights commission’s attention is drawn to some social injustices and […]
Advocacy policy brief on social Work regulation in Africa
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Education, Social Work, Conference, LawThe IFSW Africa Region Ubuntu social work Hybrid conference 2021 with the theme: ‘Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable development: Social Work Position in Achieving SDGs’ held in Rwanda from 23rd to […]
Uganda Association Publishes Annual Report
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, Social Work, Covid19The National Association of Uganda (NASWU) annual report has been published highlighting Covid-19, social work practice, Education, as well as summarizes the strategic objectives of NASWU among other subjects. To […]
IFSW African Region Issues Awards for Work on Eliminating Gender-based Violence.
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children, Women, Human Rights, Education, Social Protection, Social WorkThe African region recently recognized outstanding social work leaders in their region. We congratulate the following for receiving outstanding recognition in the field of Social Work against Gender Based Violence […]
Global Strategy for the Advancement of Social Work Education
Information Type: NewsTopic: EducationIFSW and partner organisations have launched a global strategy to advance social work education. This follows the updating of the Global Stands for Social Work Education and Training that were […]
Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training
Information Type: PolicyTopic: EducationLatvian Translation Spanish Translation Contents: PREAMBLE RATIONALE THE SCHOOL 1. Core Mission, Aims and Objectives 2. Resources and Facilities 3. Curriculum 4. Core Curricula Social Work in Context Social Work […]