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During the IFSW Europe Delegates Meeting in Utrecht, NL 9-11 October 2026, the delegates welcomed presentations on two important policy papers and looked forward to adopting them. The meeting decided […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark guide, Shifting Mental Health and Social Care from Institutions to the Community: A Practical Guide to the Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Hospitals, […]
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will bring social work perspectives to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), taking place in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
De 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, […]
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 […]