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Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) United Nations Commission have joined regional leaders at the UN’s Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, raising urgent concerns that progress […]
IFSW CPD on Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients The IFSW has arranged another Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2026 Human rights of Social Workers […]
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 […]
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 […]
The UN Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha from 4 until 6 November 2026, marked a truly historic moment for the global social work and social development […]
The solution session on strengthening social integration through intergenerational solidarity, led by IFSW and co-organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Consortium for Social […]
IFSW warmly welcomes the recent report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, which affirms the essential contribution of social workers to empowering individuals and […]
Ten years have passed since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, with the promise to “leave no one behind.” Social workers across the world have […]
Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha Date and Time: 4 November 2025, 16:45 – 18:00 Venue: Room 4, Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha Overview This […]
The North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is honoured to announce the appointment of its new Regional Representatives to the New York UN Volunteer Commission. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has joined other civil society organisations in signing the petition initiated by Child Rights Connect, calling on the United Nations to ensure that […]
Convocatoria para representante/s regional/es por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión de Naciones Unidas de la FITS Call for applications: LAC representatives to the UN Commission – English […]
IFSW Europe Regional Commissioner to the United Nations The IFSW Global Commission to the UN and IFSW Europe are reopening the call for the main Regional Commissioner to the UN […]
Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers’ United Nations Commission from across the world came together to contribute to an inquiry from the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW North America) is inviting applications for up to five (5) volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office in New York. These […]
Celebrating World Social Work Day 2025 in Thailand – A Regional Gathering for Solidarity and Social Justice The Department of Social Development and Welfare, Ministry of Social Development and Human […]
A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept, is now open for registration. Jointly organised by […]
Following our call for expressions of interest, we are pleased to announce that the IFSW Asia-Pacific UN Commission has welcomed three new members. Under the leadership of Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), […]
The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. This collaboration led […]
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 […]