La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président. L’élection d’Abib marque un ajout important au conseil d’administration en […]
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Abib Ndiaye from Senegal Elected as New IFSW Africa Vice President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW Africa Region is pleased to announce the election of Abib Ndiaye from Senegal as the new Vice President. Abib’s election marks a significant addition to the board as a […]
Social Work Recognised at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Social Work will be present and active at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024, to be held in Samoa this October. The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work […]
IFSW Side-event at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The event titled […]
Social Work Works! The Mukuru Kaiyaba Story
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
In the photo community leaders of Mukuru Kaiyaba along with social workers In 2005 a social worker Evans Nyakundi and his colleagues first visited the Mukuru Kaiyaba community, a slum […]
Meeting in Kenya for the 2026 ‘SWSD’ Conference Takes Place
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas Ngumi, Lotie Mwakio, Josphat Kiarie, […]
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event
Information Type: ReportTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Children, Peace
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe gathered online for an important […]
Response to the PUSWP call for the expulsion of the IUSW
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
This statement is a response to the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) call for the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) to be expelled by IFSW. The […]
IFSW-AP Newsletter Issue 2 is now available!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
We are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and activities related to social work […]
Indonesian and Malaysian Social Worker Associations Strengthen Ties
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association of Social Workers. The memento […]
IFSW policy singled out in the UN General Assembly 77th Session report from the Secretary-General
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres in promoting the rights of nature, highlighted in his Harmony with Nature report to the General Assembly that, “the International Federation of Social Workers, […]
“Harambee!”: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, IFSWHarambee!: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference As the Global President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), I am deeply honored to express […]
IFSW works with WHO on Transforming Health Policy and Practice
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW has been invited to work with The World Health Organisation (WHO) as they undertake a refocus that emphasizes engagement and relationships between action-orientated leaderful communities, populations and health authorities. […]
IFSW / UN OHCHR CPD Course Finishes with Renewed Commitments
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Photo: Arturo Requesens-Galnares, Pradeep Wagle, Priska Fleischlin, Rory Truell. Missing in the photo is Rin Kim Jung (Co-facilitator), OHCHR Over the last weeks, the IFSW UN, Education, Ethics and Indigenous […]
IFSW Represented at Global UN Civil Society Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global Vice President Charles Mbugua, of […]
IFSW Longstanding Leader Honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards on 11 May 2024 […]
Successful lobbying leads to payments for social work students on placement
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW congratulates student advocacy movements, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties for their successful lobbying of […]
Report on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, World Social Work Day, Health and social work
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social work around the world as […]
CALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the Asia Pacific Region). All positions […]