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 […]
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International Professional Exchange Programs of the Council of International Fellowship
Information Type: ProjectsTopic: Social WorkIFSW is delighted to share the opportunity presented by the 2024 National Branches of the Council of International Fellowship (CIF) to go abroad and connect with social workers from across […]
World Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in Advancing Mental Well-Being
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, Health and social workOn this World Mental Health Day, we stand united in our commitment to advancing mental well-being and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has access to mental health services. […]
IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Habitat, IndigenousWORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY: 9 AUGUST 2023 ”E rere kau mai te awa nui mai te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa, Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. […]
Cross- Learning between Israeli and Ugandan Social Workers
Information Type: ReportTopic: Indigenous, Education, Social WorkCross- Learning between Israeli Union of Social Workers and Ugandan Social Workers- a positive step towards achieving the Global Social Work Agenda. In May 8th to May 15th 2023, the […]
Public service day 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: Employment, Social WorkPublic service day 2023 Social workers join the world in celebrating Public Service Day 2023. The theme, that is at the heart of social work, calls for adaptations and innovations […]
5 June – International Webinar: Uncovering the History of Social Work
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social WorkINTERNATIONAL WEBINAR: UNCOVERING THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE – CHALLENGES AND SOURCES Monday 5th June 2023 19.30 (UK) 14.30 (EDT) INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP Understanding the dilemmas of social […]
IFSW UN Commission Geneva team news 2023
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, UNThe IFSW UN Commission, Geneva Team update The Commission Geneva team met with the UN-Commissioner Priska Fleischlin in Geneva having the first in person meeting with members as well as […]
Webinar 14 March: Migration of Social Workers – Experience and Learning
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkMany social workers migrate from one country to another every year because of a wide variety of individual decisions. The experience of migration – moving to work in a different […]
IFSW North America statement on the Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, Social WorkThe IFSW North America region and all social workers statement on the Turkey and Syria earthquakes. ”IFSW North American region is saddened to see the devastation and loss of life […]
Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Disaster, Social Work, EnvironmentThe Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action in preparation for COP27. This builds on previous statements drafted with input from AASW social workers on Climate Action highlighting on […]
New global research highlights negative working environment for most social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work‘Social workers have among the most difficult working conditions of all equivalent professions’, is the key finding of new research just published in International Social Work journal. ‘This has detrimental […]
Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, Social WorkPresident of the Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges: The Iran Association of Social Workers strongly empathizes with Mahsa Amini’s family for the big loss they […]
National Associations International Cooperation
Information Type: ReportTopic: Social Protection, Social WorkInternational Social Work Research Seminar on September 24, 2022, entitled “Asylum Experiences and Attitudes in Japanese-Hungarian Comparison” The Japanese International Social Work Research Association (ASISW) and the International Working Group […]
International Youth Day 2022 Message
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Education, Social WorkInternational Youth Day 2022 On International Youth Day, IFSW reflects on how young people have been significantly underrepresented in decision-making, policy-making, and the debate about their own issues, needs […]
World Indigenous Peoples Day message
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social WorkPhoto by the UN The IFSW Message on World Indigenous Peoples Day Today on World Indigenous Peoples Day, IFSW acknowledges the indigenous social workers that have for decades worked patiently […]
IFSW Africa Publishes 2021 Conference Abstract Book
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Conference, IFSW, Social WorkThe IFSW Africa is pleased to publish the 2021 International Social Work Conference Abstract book. The Hybrid conference held in Rwanda Kigali hosted by the Rwanda National Organization of Social […]
Award of the IfSW Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal 2022
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, General MeetingThe International Federation of Social Workers is pleased to announce the award of the highest honour of the Federation – the Andrew Mouravieff-Apostol Medal – to Charles Mbugua and the […]
Improving The Poor Working Conditions Of Social Workers – Last Chance To Contribute To Workforce Survey – Now Closes On 19 April 2022
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social WorkWorld Social Work Day on the 15th March 2022 enabled us to share stories from all over the world showing the positive impact of social work and its essential role […]
Global public health week 2022
Information Type: NewsTopic: Health and social workGLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2022 runs from 4th to 8th April 2022 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the spirit of co-building a new eco-social world, joins the […]