The EU Commission recently published it’s ‘Social Package 2026’ (https://tinyurl.com/54j86ty3 )focused on policy and action in four key areas: Anti-poverty An Affordable Housing Plan The European Child Guarantee A Disability […]
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Shared Foundations, Stronger Futures: Austria Reinforces the Common Identity of Social Work and Social Pedagogy
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
The Austrian Professional Association of Social Work (obds), in collaboration with partners across the profession, has published an updated edition of Soziale Arbeit in Österreich – Identifikationsrahmen für Sozialpädagogik und […]
Report of the IFSW Europe Annual Delegates’ Meeting 2026 9-11 October, Utrecht, Netherlands
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe IFSW Europe annual Delegates’ Meeting 2026 (DM) in Utrecht, Netherlands attracted over 60 participants. Official delegates from 24 member associations, official observers, representatives and network members, and guests from […]
IFSW Appoints Dr Pascal Rudin as Secretary-General
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Image: Dr Pascal Rudin, IFSW Secretary-General Bringing together frontline social work experience, international advocacy and organisational leadership, Pascal takes office with a commitment to listening, collaboration and a stronger, more […]
IFSW calls upon the Intergovernmental Process Beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to include the full range of economic, social and environmental conditions as critical dimensions to sustainable development
Topic: IFSW
In response to a Call for Contributions by relevant stakeholders, the IFSW UN Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers contributed to the Intergovernmental Process On Beyond GDP – […]
World Mental Health Day 2026 – Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Indigenous, Health
October 10, 2026 On this World Mental Health Day, the Indigenous Commission affirms the importance of holistic wellbeing and the need for the voices of our people to be heard […]
Paris 2028: Preparing to Celebrate 100 Years of International Social Work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conference
Left to right: Abye Tasse, Pascal Rudin, Marcel Jaeger, Eva Ponce de Leon, Olivier Jeanne, Ruth Allen, Chloé Altwegg-Boussac IFSW Global President Eva Ponce de Leon, IFSW Global Vice-President and […]
From Invisible to Recognised: Social Work’s Role in Universal Birth Registration
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN, Children
IFSW will contribute to an international discussion on 28 September 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 in Geneva (11:00–12:30 UTC), exploring practical approaches to accelerating birth registration through stronger cooperation between […]
IFSW and ANAS Discuss the Future of Social Work in France and Look Ahead to Paris 2028
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Left to right: Céline Lembert, Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Sandra Domenge, Frédérique Sylvain, Simon Bounoure. Online in the background: Hafsa Belayachi On 18 September 2026, IFSW President Eva […]
La FITS et l’ANAS discutent de l’avenir du travail social en France et se tournent vers Paris 2028
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDe gauche à droite : Céline Lembert, Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Sandra Domenge, Frédérique Sylvain, Simon Bounoure. En ligne à l’arrière-plan : Hafsa Belayachi Le 18 septembre 2026, […]
Bringing an Intersectional Social Work Perspective to Gender Equality
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Gender
Left to right: Hannah Reinl, Pascal Rudin, Eva Ponce de Leon Gender equality cannot be advanced in isolation from the other inequalities and experiences that shape people’s lives. Bringing this […]
Opening Conversations: IFSW Meets Grassroots Mental Health Initiatives in Switzerland
Topic: Health, IFSW
TAKE FIVE Conversation Guide: Five Minutes to Start a Real Conversation How can communities create spaces where children and young people feel able to speak about mental health, isolation and […]
Connecting Social Rights, Policy and Social Work: IFSW Visit to the Swiss Parliament
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Left to right: Pascal Rudin, Eva Ponce de Leon, Sibel Arslan, Michel Rudin During the autumn session of the Swiss Parliament, IFSW Global President Eva Ponce de Leon and Interim […]
IFSW Strengthens Civil Society Engagement at the United Nations in Geneva
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Human Rights
Members of the NGO Committee on Humnan Rights Strengthening the voice of civil society within the United Nations human rights system was at the centre of a meeting of the […]
Connecting Social Work Education, Research and Global Action: IFSW President Visits BFH
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work
Left to right: Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Eveline Amman Dula and Manuel Insberg How can social work education and research contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive and globally […]
IFSW to Participate in Global Summit for the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflicts
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conflict, Conference, Children
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) will participate in the Global Summit for the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflicts, taking place on 2 October 2026 at the […]
A New Chapter for IFSW: Global Action, Democratic Participation and Leadership Renewal
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, IFSW
A new article published in International Social Work reflects on a significant period of advocacy, democratic participation and leadership transition for the International Federation of Social Workers during the first […]
Call for Proposals: Special Edition of Social Work Education
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Conference
The International Journal Social Work Education is inviting delegates of the 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWSD 2026) in Nairobi to submit proposals for […]
From Swiss Experience to Global Dialogue: IFSW President Meets AvenirSocial
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Left to right: Camille Naef, Pascal Rudin, Eva Ponce de Leon, Nadia Bisang During her visit to Switzerland, IFSW President Eva Ponce de Leon, accompanied by IFSW Interim Secretary-General Pascal […]
Beyond Measuring Inequality: A Joint Call for an Inclusive International Panel on Inequality
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcome the […]