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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as part of the Identity Rights Working Group (IDRWG), has contributed to a submission to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner […]
The official launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence on 10 February 2026 was met with strong global participation and engagement. The online webinar marked the […]
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 […]
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 organisations from more than 30 […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 64th Commission for Social Development (CSocD) has been formally accepted. The statement positions the […]
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 […]
La FITS recibe con gran satisfacción el reciente informe del relator especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre la extrema pobreza y los derechos humanos que destaca la contribución esencial de […]
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 […]
The IFSW statement at the 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) delivered a statement at the 12th […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
IFSW has two exciting Regional Commissioner vacancies for Europe: United Nations Regional Commissioner Education Regional Commissioner We are also welcoming applications for : Support Team of five linked to […]
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 […]