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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IFSW Organizes a Side Event at the High Level Political Forum 2026, at the UN Headquarters, New York On July 8, 2026, IFSW UN Commission, North America convened an […]
While Indigenous people continue to stand up to protect the natural world, nation states are not only failing in their role as guardians, but actively plundering resources. Intentional burning of […]
2026 AI for Developing Countries Forum Geneva Summit Participants, UN Assembly Hall, Geneva The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) contributed to the 2026 AI for Developing Countries Forum Geneva […]
In recognition of the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples 2026, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers offers the following statement on the theme, Artificial […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) – Africa Region is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Small Grants Initiative, dedicated to strengthening advocacy for the legislative recognition […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to share that a feature on Global President Eva Ponce de Leon’s recent official visit to Thailand has been published in […]
During the General Meeting in Nairobi, the members of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) adopted a new policy, A Social Work Approach to Co-creating Human Rights-Based Care and […]
Issues or Concern Statement This policy paper highlights the critical role of social workers, grounded in ethical, eco-social and human rights principles, in promoting and advocating for comprehensive, rights-based care […]
Image: Delegates at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar Social workers increasingly have opportunities to shape international policies that affect the lives of millions of people. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to invite members and partners to participate in a special online event marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples […]