Photo by UN Women. CSW63 Side Event, “Take the Hot Seat” Intergenerational Dialogue In a recent article authored by Sebastian Cordoba, Swetha Rao Dhananka, and Anne Deepak, IFSW representatives at […]
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14 March: Webinar on Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, WomenIFSW is delighted to announce a virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The event, titled “Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections […]
Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Call to African Social Workers on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: StatementTopic: Women, Human Rights, UN, ChildrenDear Esteemed Social Workers in Africa, As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2024, I extend heartfelt greetings to each one […]
7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: NewsTopic: Women, Human Rights, UN, Conference, ChildrenIn recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), IFSW is delighted to extend an invitation to social workers and advocates across the globe to […]
IFSW to Host Panel on Eco-Social Justice at 62nd Social Development Session
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNIFSW is delighted to announce a side panel event for the upcoming 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, emphasising the critical intersection of social justice and ecological sustainability. […]
Invitation to Social Workers: Seminar Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, UNYou’re cordially invited to join us at CoNGO’s Sixth Seminar, a culmination of the year-long 75th-anniversary celebrations, focusing on human rights and social justice. This significant event, co-sponsored by IFSW, […]
Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN, Human RightsOn the occasion of United Nations Human Rights Day 2023, celebrated on December 10, we are embracing the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All.” This theme highlights the invaluable […]
Invitation to Social Workers Worldwide: Share Your Expertise to Improve Global Social Security Systems
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, UNDear Colleagues, We are delighted to extend an invitation from the OHCHR for your unique insights on the impactful strategies employed by your governments to enhance social security systems. In […]
United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UNOn 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 […]
IFSW UN Representatives attend United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNAt the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ point to 2030. The SDG […]
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 […]
Economic and Social Development- #February 11 Women & Girls in Science
Information Type: NewsTopic: UNEconomic and Social Development- #February 11 Women & Girls in Science IFSW attended the 8th International Day of Women & Girls in Science assembly was held on February 10th at […]
IFSW UN Commission in New York prepares for the Commission on Social Development (CSocD)
Information Type: StatementTopic: UNThe 61st United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will take place from 6 to 15 February 2023 in conference room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. […]
IFSW-AP UN Representative Addresses UN-ESCAP Committee on Social Development
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UNIFSW-AP UN Representative Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia) attended the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 7th Committee on Social Development during 06 – 08 September 2022. The session this year […]
Virtual Event: Social Workers as Stakeholders in Co-Building, Promoting and Sustaining an Eco-Social World
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNJoin us for a virtual event, following up on the Global People’s Summit on Co-Building, Promoting and Sustaining an Eco-Social World. Where: Online, please register here: Register here When: Thursday, […]
IFSW-AP UN Representatives at the 78th Session UN ESCAP in Bangkok
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNThe IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of the Economic and Social Commission […]
New Policy: The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNThe policy paper “The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World” has just been adopted as part of the 2022 IFSW General Meeting. The IFSW United Nations […]
The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, UNUpdate: Following the adoption of this policy in May 2022, IFSW has in July 2022 developed in partnership: The People’s Charter for a New Eco-Social World. 1. Concern The world […]
The IFSW statement to the UN 66TH session of the Commission on the Status of Women under the Economic and Social Council
Information Type: StatementTopic: Women, UNThe IFSW a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council issued the following statement to the UN 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of […]
IFSW President presents The People´s Global Summit
Topic: UN, ConferenceSilvana Martínez, President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), presents The People’s Global Summit. Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. https://newecosocialworld.com/ This summit will take […]