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IFSW Europe’s representative for Romani and Traveller Rights, Allison Hulmes, Senior Lecturer from Swansea University, introduces an important new strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion across Europe: “The adoption of […]
Graffiti illustrating the impact of social development in Nuuk. Photo taken by Dan Allen More than a blog, this contribution from social work academic colleagues in Greenland/Kalaallit Nunaat and UK […]
On 18 March 2026, World Social Work Day will be celebrated online at the United Nations Office in Geneva under the theme “Co Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call […]
Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Palais des Nations, Geneva | Hybrid and Livestreamed The International Federation of Social Workers is proud to co-sponsor a significant side event at […]
On 18 February 2026, the International Federation of Social Workers held a Special General Meeting to consider motions concerning the membership of the Israeli Union of Social Workers. The meeting […]
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 organisations from more than 30 […]
Our Year in Numbers Our members 2025 Welcome to IFSW Europe’s highlights from 2025 Please find here a short report of our activities and successes in 2025. Thanks to all […]
IFSW Europe has been a partner in the three-year Responsive research project that comes to an end this month. The project has gathered a huge amount of data, working in […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women has been formally accepted and published by […]
The International Commission of AvenirSocial – the Swiss professional association for social work – took seriously the call from the People’s Global Summit to promote the People’s Charter for an Eco-Social World (2022) as […]
IFSW warmly acknowledges the ongoing work of the Social Work History Network in strengthening the profession’s understanding of its roots and values. The Network continues to play an important role […]
The Association of Social Workers (SHUDER) organized the 9th Social Services Congress with the theme of “Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and Despair” on November 15-16, 2025, […]
Los países que conforman la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC) expresamos nuestra preocupación ante la intervención militar ejecutada por EEUU contra la […]
Os países que compõem a Federação Internacional de Trabalho Social para a América Latina e o Caribe (FITS ALC) expressam nossa preocupação diante da intervenção militar executada pelos Estados Unidos […]
The countries that make up the International Federation of Social Workers for Latin America and the Caribbean (IFSW LAC) express our concern regarding the military intervention carried out against the […]
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has released its latest issue, Volume 22, Issue 2, continuing its role as a vital global forum for critical reflection on […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region has announced Malawi as the host country for the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference. The announcement was formally made by the […]
La Fédération internationale des travailleur·euse·s sociaux·ales (FITS), pour la région Afrique, a annoncé que le Malawi sera le pays hôte de la Conférence régionale africaine de la FITS en 2027. […]
The IFSW Education Commission expresses its deep concern and solidarity with social work academics and higher education staff across the UK who are facing redundancies, restructurings and sustained institutional pressure. […]
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, […]