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G20 Leaders Called to Act Now for Global Peace, Equality, and Sustainability
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
As the world’s most powerful nations prepare to meet at the G20 Summit in Gauteng, South Africa, on 22 to 23 November 2025, social work institutions and leaders are calling […]
Aspirations, Wellbeing, Rights: UN Day of Older Persons 2025
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
Every year, 1 October is designated as the United Nations Day of Older Persons. This year is particularly special because it marks the half-way point of our own World Social […]
International Day of Older Persons 2025 – Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Wellbeing, Our Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous, IFSW
In recognition of the International Day of Older Persons, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers offers the following statement describing the significant roles played by Elders […]
Solution Session: Strengthening Social Integration through Intergenerational Solidarity
Topic: IFSW, UN
Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha Date and Time: 4 November 2025, 16:45 – 18:00 Venue: Room 4, Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha Overview This […]
International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work, Conference
Title: International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP), together with the Asian […]
Webinar “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being” Successfully Concluded
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children
News: IFSW Asia-Pacific Webinar Successfully Concluded On 20 September 2025, IFSW Asia-Pacific successfully held its regional webinar on the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being.” The event drew more […]
Towards a Unified Voice: Progress on the Establishment of the new South African Social Workers Association
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
On 10 September 2025, Oluwatoni Adeleke, IFSW Africa President, Antoinette Lombard, Chair of the Steering Committee to establish the South African Social Workers Association (SASWA), and Pascal Rudin, IFSW Interim […]
Vacancy for IFSW Africa regional representative to the Education Commission
Information Type: VacancyTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work
Call for applications: Africa representative to the Education Commission The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)Africa invites applications for the position of Regional Representative to the Education Commission. Role Overview […]
Statement of Sympathy Following the Earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWThe International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region expresses its profound sorrow at the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The disaster has resulted in the […]
The Social Workers’ Association of Nepal Calls for Respect of Young People’s Voices Amid Gen Z Protests
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conflict
The Social Workers’ Association of Nepal (SWAN) has issued a statement to the international community regarding the recent two-day protest (8–9 September 2025) organised by young people identifying as “Generation […]
Book Launch: Local Perspectives on Social Services and Social Work in the Context of War and Conflict
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conflict
Date: Friday, 19 September 2025 Time: 11:00–13:00 UTC (London: 12:00–14:00 BST; Lusaka: 13:00–15:00 CAT) Location: Online, via Zoom IFSW is delighted to announce the launch of the new edited volume […]
Call For Expressions Of Interest To Host The IFSW Africa Region 2027 Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
IFSW Africa Region is putting up a call for expression of interest to host the 2027 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. As you may be aware, this call is […]
Social Work at the Heart of Global Health Partnership on Vaccination
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Health
Following the momentum of the 2022 Global People’s Summit for an Eco-Social World, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is proud to continue its work with the Global Health […]
IFSW North America Announces New Appointment of UN Commission Representative
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, UN, HabitatThe North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is honoured to announce the appointment of its new Regional Representatives to the New York UN Volunteer Commission. […]
IFSW Signs Civil Society Petition on UN80 Reform and Children’s Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN, Children
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has joined other civil society organisations in signing the petition initiated by Child Rights Connect, calling on the United Nations to ensure that […]
Le Mozambique rejoint la FITS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) est heureuse d’accueillir le Mozambique comme son plus récent membre, représenté par l’Association Africaine des Travailleurs Sociaux du Mozambique (AASMO). Cette étape marque […]
Mozambique Joins IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is delighted to welcome Mozambique as its newest member, represented by the African Association of Social Workers Mozambique (AASMO). This milestone marks the […]
Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination: a pathway for food security and sovereignty
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Indigenous
This image is an example of some traditional Indigenous food sources In recognition of the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples 2025, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation […]
IFSW Europe News Briefing for Members – August 2025
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW Europe has issued its third news briefing of 2025, focusing on preparations for the upcoming Delegates’ Meeting scheduled to take place in Oslo, Norway from 3 to 5 October. […]