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Register now: New CPD Course for Social Workers on Care & Support Systems

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Social Work, UN

March 19, 2025

A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept, is now open for registration. Jointly organised by […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

World Social Work Day Event in Japan

Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, World Social Work Day

March 11, 2025

To celebrate World Social Work Day, the Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) held a special event on March 2 at Japan Women’s University.   With approximately 70 participants joining […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, Ethics, Children

January 10, 2025

Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]

Region: Asia and PacificLanguage: English

IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver

Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Indigenous, Human Rights, IFSW

December 10, 2024

On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the  IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message. In the video message, Dr Weaver highlights the importance […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

IFSW CPD: Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the OHCHR

Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Human Rights, Education

April 4, 2024

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 […]

Keywords: human rights, global social work, professionalisation, social work educationRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

IFSW CPD on Collaborating with the UN’s Human Rights Mechanisms

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Education

March 28, 2024

The 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

IFSW Supports Global Statement of Humanitarian Leaders Calling For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza

Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Conflict, Peace

February 27, 2024

IFSW 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Call to African Social Workers on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

Information Type: StatementTopic: Women, Human Rights, UN, Children

February 6, 2024

Dear 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 […]

Region: AfricaLanguage: English

7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM

Information Type: NewsTopic: Women, Human Rights, UN, Conference, Children

February 5, 2024

In 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 […]

Region: Africa, Asia and PacificLanguage: English

UPDATE on Arrest of Munther Amira

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Peace, Human Rights

December 21, 2023

On 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Invitation to Social Workers: Seminar Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, UN

December 8, 2023

You’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, […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights

Information Type: StatementTopic: UN, Human Rights, IFSW

December 7, 2023

On 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Invitation to Social Workers Worldwide: Share Your Expertise to Improve Global Social Security Systems

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, UN

December 7, 2023

Dear 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UN

November 30, 2023

On 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

International Day Of The Girl Child: Let Us Renew Our Commitment To Investing In Girls’ Rights

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Children

October 11, 2023

Dear 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 […]

Region: AfricaLanguage: English

World Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in Advancing Mental Well-Being

Information Type: StatementTopic: Health and social work, Human Rights

October 10, 2023

On 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. […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

Invitation to share social work resources and experiences: OHCHR and Human Rights 75

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights

July 6, 2023

An 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

LAC Statement on Human Rights Day

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW

December 10, 2022

74 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 […]

Region: Latin America & CaribbeanLanguage: Spanish

Declaración de ALC sobre el Día de los Derechos Humanos

Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW, Human Rights

December 10, 2022

A 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, […]

Region: Latin America & CaribbeanLanguage: Spanish

Indigenous Commission Statement on Human Rights Day 2022

Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights

December 10, 2022

The 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

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