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The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has issued a statement calling for peace and solidarity in response to rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts affecting communities across regions. We reaffirm our commitment […]
Trust, Hope and Decolonising Practice in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) Sara Abelsen (Professional Teacher in Social Work, Ilisimatusarfik, University of Greenland) Steven Arnfjord (Professor in Social Work, Ilisimatusarfik, University of Greenland) […]
To mark World Social Work Day 2026, the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific, Machiko Ohara, has shared a message reflecting on this year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call […]
During Social Work week, IFSW Europe President Ruth Allen and Zandrea Stewart from the UK consider how we can integrate understanding of climate and environment change challenges into social work […]
From the Strengthening Social Work Across Europe IFSW E Members Project Steering Group Celebrating Social Work On World Social Work Day 2026, IFSW Europe celebrates social workers across our region […]
In this time of profound and ongoing changes, the next generation of social workers are vital and will need solidarity, resilience and creativity. In this blog – one of five […]
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW President Joachim Cuthbert Mumba reflects on the global challenges facing our societies and the vital role social workers play in strengthening […]
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW Interim Secretary-General Pascal Rudin reflects on the global challenges facing communities today and the vital role social workers play in rebuilding […]
IFSW CPD on Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients The IFSW has arranged another Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2026 Human rights of Social Workers […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as part of the Identity Rights Working Group (IDRWG), has contributed to a submission to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner […]
Making Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: Transformative messages and reflections from the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project A webinar: 11 March 2026 17:00 CET/16:00 UK Please book on this […]
Buenas tardes, Mexico. Reciban un fuerte abrazo solidario desde Panamá y desde toda América Latina y el Caribe, en nombre de la FITS ALC. Ante los difíciles acontecimientos que vive […]
The official launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence on 10 February 2026 was met with strong global participation and engagement. The online webinar marked the […]
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 […]