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The International Journal Social Work Education has launched a call for a special issue on The Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training: Implementation Progress, Successes and Future Directions, […]
La Région Afrique de la Fédération Internationale des Travailleuses et Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) a conclu sa Conférence régionale 2025 à Dakar avec un appel renouvelé en faveur de systèmes de […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region concluded its 2025 Regional Conference in Dakar with a renewed call for stronger social service systems, enhanced protection for vulnerable groups, […]
El Colegio Profesional de Trabajo Social de la Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur llevó a cabo el pasado 5 de diciembre la Jornada Provincial […]
On the global observance of Human Rights Day, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers takes this occasion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the IFSW policy […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 64th Commission for Social Development (CSocD) has been formally accepted. The statement positions the […]
In Sumatra, Indonesia and in Sri Lanka, a series of severe rainfall disasters triggered by multiple cyclones has resulted in the tragic loss of many lives, with hundreds of people […]
The Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC) 2025, hosted in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded with the participation of social workers, academics, and professionals from across the region and beyond. Over several […]
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) are delighted to announce the global […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region gathered in the vibrant city of Pilar, Paraguay, for an unforgettable week of solidarity, dialogue, and vision. […]
La región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS) se reunió en la bella ciudad de Pilar, Paraguay, para una semana memorable […]
IFSW Africa President, Oluwatoni Adeleke On 20 November 2025, the Social Workers Association of South Africa (SASWA) held its inaugural launch at the Auditorium, Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region expresses deep concern and condemnation over the escalating killings, abductions, and violent attacks unfolding across Nigeria, particularly in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, […]
The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted to launch the new e-book Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region. Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders. This […]
From 6 to 8 October 2025, over 600 social workers, educators, and researchers from across Europe and beyond gathered in Oslo for the IFSW Europe Regional Conference followed by a […]
The UN Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha from 4 until 6 November 2026, marked a truly historic moment for the global social work and social development […]
The solution session on strengthening social integration through intergenerational solidarity, led by IFSW and co-organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Consortium for Social […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in deep solidarity with the people of Sudan during this time of immense hardship and suffering. We grieve the loss of life […]
La FITS recibe con gran satisfacción el reciente informe del relator especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre la extrema pobreza y los derechos humanos que destaca la contribución esencial de […]
IFSW warmly welcomes the recent report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, which affirms the essential contribution of social workers to empowering individuals and […]