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Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas Ngumi, Lotie Mwakio, Josphat Kiarie, […]
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe gathered online for an important […]
This statement is a response to the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) call for the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) to be expelled by IFSW. The […]
We are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and activities related to social work […]
Dr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association of Social Workers. The memento […]
The United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres in promoting the rights of nature, highlighted in his Harmony with Nature report to the General Assembly that, “the International Federation of Social Workers, […]
Harambee!: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference As the Global President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), I am deeply honored to express […]
IFSW has been invited to work with The World Health Organisation (WHO) as they undertake a refocus that emphasizes engagement and relationships between action-orientated leaderful communities, populations and health authorities. […]
Photo: Arturo Requesens-Galnares, Pradeep Wagle, Priska Fleischlin, Rory Truell. Missing in the photo is Rin Kim Jung (Co-facilitator), OHCHR Over the last weeks, the IFSW UN, Education, Ethics and Indigenous […]
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global Vice President Charles Mbugua, of […]
IFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards on 11 May 2024 […]
IFSW congratulates student advocacy movements, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties for their successful lobbying of […]
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social work around the world as […]
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the Asia Pacific Region). All positions […]
Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates! The Joint Social Work & Social Development (SWSD2024) Panama conference concluded on a high note, today 7th April 2024 after a colourful week, […]
IFSW Europe is delighted to announce the election of Dr Ruth Allen as the new regional president. Ruth Allen succeeds outgoing president Ana Radulescu. With a wealth of experience and […]
In a remarkable display of collaborative effort and dedication to community welfare, a significant renovation project has been completed in Svancek. Led by a coalition of organizations, including local authorities […]
Issued by IFSW member the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists “The colonialist Israeli colonialism continues its aggression against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, including displacement, mass […]
In its commitment to promoting eco-wisdom and bolstering sustainability and community engagement, IFSW Europe has introduced a initiative within social centers across Ukraine: small-scale farming. Acknowledging the significance of offering […]