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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 […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its newly elected Global President, Eva Ponce de Leon, has completed her first official overseas mission since being […]
On 2 July 2026, the Council of Europe (CoE) Roma and Travellers Division came to the UK Westminster Parliament to launch the first full CoE strategy for Roma and […]
The 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, jointly convened by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its deepest solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that has affected communities across the country. Our thoughts are […]
Delegates from national member organisations gather for the official group photograph following the successful conclusion of the 2026 IFSW General Meeting in Nairobi The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) […]
Photo credit Sarah A. Wilcox On World Environment Day, the IFSW Indigenous Commission stands united to honor, protect, and advocate for the sacred relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Earth. […]
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has successfully completed its 2025 Regional Development Fund (RDF) project Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity in the Present and for the Future in the Asia-Pacific Region , as […]
En el aniversario del femicidio de Laura Iglesias, trabajadora social de la Provincia de Buenos Aires – Argentina, desde la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales para América Latina y el […]
Introduction Social work plays a vital role in promoting social justice, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening communities. Yet in many African countries, the profession lacks formal legal recognition. Legislation is […]
In light of the recent anti-migrant violence and xenophobic incidents in South Africa, it is crucial for all of us as advocates for social justice and human rights to reaffirm […]
La Comisión de Ética Profesional de Trabajo Social del Uruguay realizó la conferencia “A 25 años del Código de Ética: desafíos ético-políticos del Trabajo Social”, en el Paraninfo de la […]