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 […]
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IFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #2 Strengthening Social Work Across Europe – Co-Building Hope And Harmony
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWFrom 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 […]
IFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #1 Join With The Next Generation of Social Workers Across Europe!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIn 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 […]
WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work Day
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 […]
WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW Interim Secretary-General
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work Day
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 Human rights of Social Workers and their Responsibilities for Service Recipients
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work, UN
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 […]
Identity rights highlighted as essential for young people’s mental health in UN submission
Topic: IFSW, Children
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: The transformational potential of the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWMaking 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 […]
Solidaridad de FITS América Latina y el Caribe con México ante la situación actual
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
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 […]
From Evidence to Action: Global Coalition Launches Push for Stronger WHO Leadership on Gun Violence
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
Marking A New Roma and Traveller Inclusion Strategy for Europe from the Council of Europe
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
A focus on Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland): Geopolitical Anxiety, Indigenous Rights, and the Global Mandate of Social Work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
World Social Work Day 2026 at the United Nations in Geneva
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN, World Social Work Day
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 […]
IFSW Co-Sponsors Side Event on the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, Women, IFSW
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 […]
Special General Meeting Concludes on Membership Motions
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Membership, General Meeting
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 […]
Webinar Launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWA 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 […]
IFSW Europe’s Annual report 2025
Information Type: ReportTopic: IFSWOur 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 […]
Final Conferences and Policy Dissemination of Findings from the EU Horizon ‘Responsive’ Project.
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
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 […]
IFSW statement on Justice for Women and Girls for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Women
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 […]
AvenirSocial Launches the Charter for an Ecosocial Social Work in Switzerland
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]