The following statement has been endorsed by the participants of the 27th IFSW Asia-Pacific Conference: In an inspirational display of solidarity and commitment, over 1,000 social workers from across the […]
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Bridging Gaps and Creating Change: The Imperative for Social Workers Worldwide to Attend the IFSW African Region Conference in Lagos, Nigeria
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceIn a world marked by constant transformation and an ever-evolving social landscape, the role of social workers has never been more crucial. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the entire globe, these […]
We are delighted to launch the 2024 World Social Work Day Poster
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work DayAs we approach World Social Work Day 2024, we are excited to unveil the theme: “Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change”, which is rooted in the Global Agenda and […]
OBDS Austria: Alternative budget speech to Parliament
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWOn October 17, 2023, the FAIR alliance delivered an “alternative budget speech” to Parliament, addressing key issues related to care work, poverty, distributive justice, and their economic implications. This speech […]
Israel / Palestine: IFSW calls for immediate ceasefire and to address the root causes of the conflict
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict, PeaceAs the bombings continue in Palestine and Israel, we witness many of the world’s governments and geo-political blocks taking sides or stumbling around wording relating to one or the other […]
Your chance to take part in the biggest global study of challenging working conditions of social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social WorkAll social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open until 15th December 2023. Participate […]
A Childhood for Life. Social workers recommendations to improve the living conditions of children in low-income families and prevent the transmission of poverty in Norway
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe expert group on children in impoverished families in Norway, appointed on August 12, 2022, delivered a report titled “A Childhood for Life” on October 17, outlining recommendations to improve […]
17 OCTOBER 2023, WORLD DAY OF POVERTY – SOCIAL WORKERS’ ESSENTIAL ROLE IN COMBATING POVERTY AND FOSTERING INCLUSION
Topic: IFSWSocial workers in Europe are encouraged to participate in the IFSW POVERTY WATCH 2023 Report by completing the questionnaire available at the following link. In 2022, 95.3 million people […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, PovertyAfrica ranks high on the acute multidimensional poverty index, contributing the greatest share of the global population living below the extreme poverty threshold of 1.90 U.S. dollars a day. Poverty […]
IFSW North America: Solidarity with Social Workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictIFSW North America region stands in support with our European and Asia Pacific colleagues. https://www.ifsw.org/solidarity-with-social-workers-in-israel-and-palestine/
21 October: Online COSW Policy Forum
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDear Colleagues We warmly welcome you to join us for the second annual COSW Policy Forum (online): The contribution of the Commonwealth to Global Social Policy Calling all social workers and […]
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWAs President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west Afghanistan on 7 October 2023. I […]
Solidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the region has created suffering and […]
The Aegean Declaration on Climate Justice and Social Work
Topic: IFSWIn August, a groundbreaking collaboration brought together social workers from Greece, Turkey, and the UK championed by the Turkish Association of Social Workers, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers, Liverpool […]
We stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWA major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Herat located 120km (75 miles) east of the Iranian border with an estimated population of 1.9 million people on Saturday, 7th […]
Challenges and Commitment: Insights from Social Workers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Topic: IFSWIn my current capacity as President of IFSW Europe, I was honored to accept an invitation from the Department of Social Work at the University of Mostar and the Association […]
1-10 OCTOBER IS OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Topic: IFSWSocial workers enhance later life by upholding rights, fighting discrimination, and ensuring compassionate care. Roughly one in five older people will experience some kind of mental health condition. To thrive […]
IFSW Statement on World Habitat Day 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, HabitatIn 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic […]
IFSW UN Representatives attend United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNAt the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ point to 2030. The SDG […]
Resident resettlement and community support in Tomashivka – Ukraine
Topic: IFSW, UkraineThe Tomashivka Refugee Center was in dire need of significant renovations to ensure decent living conditions. The local council’s decision to keep the center as a social center has paved […]