The 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 […]
Human Rights
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 […]
IFSW Supports Global Statement of Humanitarian Leaders Calling For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Conflict, PeaceIFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following the attacks on 7 October […]
Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Call to African Social Workers on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, UN, Children, WomenDear Esteemed Social Workers in Africa, As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2024, I extend heartfelt greetings to each one […]
7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN, Conference, Children, WomenIn recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), IFSW is delighted to extend an invitation to social workers and advocates across the globe to […]
UPDATE on Arrest of Munther Amira
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Conflict, PeaceOn the 21st of December IFSW published a call for the immediate release of Palestinian Social Worker Munther (below). In this update, we are pleased to record Munther’s release from […]
Invitation to Social Workers: Seminar Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, UN, Human RightsYou’re cordially invited to join us at CoNGO’s Sixth Seminar, a culmination of the year-long 75th-anniversary celebrations, focusing on human rights and social justice. This significant event, co-sponsored by IFSW, […]
Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UNOn the occasion of United Nations Human Rights Day 2023, celebrated on December 10, we are embracing the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All.” This theme highlights the invaluable […]
Invitation to Social Workers Worldwide: Share Your Expertise to Improve Global Social Security Systems
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, UNDear Colleagues, We are delighted to extend an invitation from the OHCHR for your unique insights on the impactful strategies employed by your governments to enhance social security systems. In […]
United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UNOn this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we come together to recognise and reaffirm the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, “United in action […]
International Day Of The Girl Child: Let Us Renew Our Commitment To Investing In Girls’ Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, ChildrenDear Fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the challenges that girls […]
World Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in Advancing Mental Well-Being
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, Health and social workOn this World Mental Health Day, we stand united in our commitment to advancing mental well-being and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to mental health services. […]
Invitation to share social work resources and experiences: OHCHR and Human Rights 75
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsAn opportunity to present resources and experience for community inclusion for persons with disabilities is available as the Human Rights Council requests the OHCHR to prepare two reports on support […]
LAC Statement on Human Rights Day
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW74 years have passed since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1948, following the Second World War, as a basis for freedom, justice […]
Declaración de ALC sobre el Día de los Derechos Humanos
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSWA 74 años de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos humanos adoptada por las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en 1948, luego de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, como base para la libertad, […]
Indigenous Commission Statement on Human Rights Day 2022
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsThe IFSW Indigenous Commission takes this opportunity to put it on record that as Social Workers we understand the importance of Human Rights as it is of fundamental importance to […]
Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Human Rights, Social ProtectionPresident of the Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges: The Iran Association of Social Workers strongly empathizes with Mahsa Amini’s family for the big loss they […]
GLOBAL AGENDA- THEME ONE UBUNTU ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, Social Protection, Poverty, Human Rights, IFSWGlobal 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 […]
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 […]
WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster, Human Rights, IFSW, UkraineIFSW 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 […]