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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we come together to recognise and reaffirm the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, “United in action […]
An IFSW Webinar to mark Human Rights Day 2023 Social Work Practice and the Protection of Human Rights in Europe: freedom, equality and human rights for all 15:00 – 16:30 […]
The following outcome statement has been endorsed by the participants of the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023. In the spirit of Ubuntu, the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023, held at […]
Dr David N. Jones (credit: Jonathan Cole Photography) On 22 November 2023, the University of London celebrated its esteemed Foundation Day, a tradition that had been part of the university’s […]
The IFSW Asia-Pacific conference held two weeks ago in Cebu, the Philippines, was a vibrant center for sharing innovative ideas and transformative practices in social work. Pascal Rudin, IFSW Acting […]
Picture – Palle Peter Skov The Danish Association of Social Workers Celebrates Successful Social Worker Days 2023. On November 15th and 16th, The Danish Association of Social Workers celebrated Social […]
The Hungarian Federation of Social Workers is proudly marking its 35th anniversary. Social workers from across the country gathered to celebrate their shared journey and discuss the needs of their […]
Malta recently celebrated a significant milestone in the realm of social work—the 20th anniversary of its esteemed Department of Social Work, University of Malta. This joyous occasion brought together honorable […]
November 5th holds special significance in Ukraine, as it is a day dedicated to acknowledging the invaluable contributions of social workers. This holiday was officially designated by President Leonid Kuchma […]
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 […]
In 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 […]
As 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 […]
On 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 […]
As 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 […]
All 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 […]
The 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 […]
Social 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 […]
Africa 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 region stands in support with our European and Asia Pacific colleagues. https://www.ifsw.org/solidarity-with-social-workers-in-israel-and-palestine/
Dear 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 […]