1. IFSW Global Commissions 1.1 The IFSW Global Executive in consultation with the IFSW Secretary General will appoint the Global Commissioner for each Commission. 1.2 The IFSW Global Executive, in […]
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IFSW-AP and KASW Hold Productive Meeting in Tokyo
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
On 15 November 2024, a fruitful meeting between the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) and the Korea Association of Social Workers (KASW) took place at the Japan […]
PASWI 76th NATIONAL CONVENTION PAVES THE WAY FOR BROADER REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
Cebu City, Philippines – The 76th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, from October 22-25, 2024 concluded […]
Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
Image: Jioji Ravulo, Malakai Waqa Kaitani, Nathan Chong-Nee, Andrzej Frank, Yvonne Crichton-Hill, At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, a team of six social workers, including representatives […]
Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW in partnership with The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland are delighted to announce the publication of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and […]
UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, UN, Environment, IFSW
The UN Secretary-General’s Harmony with Nature Report, 2024 has once again highlighted the essential role of social work in driving transformative change. The report draws particular attention to the theme […]
On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Women, Disaster
From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia Pacific Regional President), visited several […]
Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children, Women, Indigenous
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa from 20 […]
“The Pact is an important step forward to reinvigorate action and commitments”: IFSW’s advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future (as part of the General Assembly High-Level Week) and parallel events advocating […]
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 October 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, IFSW
Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day, this 3rd […]
Book Launch: Social Work as a Global Profession (online)
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social WorkWe are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and Learning, on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, from 12:15 […]
International Workshop and International Conference Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conference
The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) organized an international workshop with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) on social policy and social work between September […]
It was harrowing being a social worker in Gaza before, but now….
Information Type: Interview, NewsTopic: Conflict, IFSW
Mohammed Al-Sharif talked with IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell on his life in Gaza today: More than 11 years ago I quoted Mohammed Al-Sharif, a social worker in Gaza during a […]
Swiss Association of Social Workers focuses on People’s Charter
Topic: IFSW
AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise the ‘People’s Charter for a […]
Global Standards for Education in Social Work Now Available in Indonesian
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in Indonesian. This significant development aims […]
Burundi: ‘We must work together to ensure that social workers receive the necessary support, training, and recognition they deserve’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children
On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, and with the […]
NASWU’s Transformative Journey in Elevating the Social Work Profession: Celebrating Milestones and Charting the Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
The National Association of Social Workers Uganda (NASWU) has recently released its 2024 report, highlighting the significant strides made in advancing social work in Uganda over the past three years. […]
1 October: Join the IFSW Europe Webinar on Social Work and Ageing
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
1 October is the UN International Day of Older Persons. Every day social workers change the lives of people of all ages. However, social work with older people is often […]
Social Workers Champion Children’s Identity Rights in New Submission and Webinar Series
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children
Social workers along with colleagues from other professions are taking a stand for children’s identity rights through the Identity Rights Working Group based in Geneva, Switzerland. The group has submitted […]
Call for Applications: IFSW Africa – Regional Representatives to the UN Office
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office. These roles aim to advocate for […]