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 […]
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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: IFSW, UN, Women
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: Social Work, IFSW
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 […]
Social Work History, Values and Global Leadership
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW warmly acknowledges the ongoing work of the Social Work History Network in strengthening the profession’s understanding of its roots and values. The Network continues to play an important role […]
“Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and Despair” was Discussed at the 9th National Social Services Congress in Türkiye
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
The Association of Social Workers (SHUDER) organized the 9th Social Services Congress with the theme of “Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and Despair” on November 15-16, 2025, […]
Pronunciamiento sobre la Intervención Militar en Venezuela y el Compromiso del Trabajo Social con la Paz, la Soberanía y la Autodeterminación
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictLos países que conforman la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC) expresamos nuestra preocupación ante la intervención militar ejecutada por EEUU contra la […]
Pronunciamento sobre a Intervenção Militar na Venezuela e o Compromisso do Trabalho Social com a Paz, a Soberania e a Autodeterminação
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictOs países que compõem a Federação Internacional de Trabalho Social para a América Latina e o Caribe (FITS ALC) expressam nossa preocupação diante da intervenção militar executada pelos Estados Unidos […]
Statement on the Military Intervention in Venezuela and the Commitment of Social Work to Peace, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictThe countries that make up the International Federation of Social Workers for Latin America and the Caribbean (IFSW LAC) express our concern regarding the military intervention carried out against the […]
International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics Volume 22, Number 2 Published
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has released its latest issue, Volume 22, Issue 2, continuing its role as a vital global forum for critical reflection on […]
Malawi to Host the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region has announced Malawi as the host country for the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference. The announcement was formally made by the […]