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Newly Published Report on Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific and the Global Standards
A report titled the Development of Standards for Social Work Education and Training in Asia and Pacific Countries: Examination for Global Education and Training based …
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Solidarity with Social Workers in Iran
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its solidarity with social workers in Iran who continue to serve their communities amid escalating hostilities affecting …
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IFSW UN representatives attend the UN’s 2026 Asia-Pacific SDG Forum
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, …
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From Mindanao to the World: Co-building Hope and Harmony in Midsayap
Social workers, community leaders, and international delegates gathered at the Mega Market Event Center in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines on 20 March 2026 to celebrate …
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Statement Calling for Peace and Solidarity
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has issued a statement calling for peace and solidarity in response to rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts affecting communities across …
Read moreIFSW Europe World Social Work Day Blog #4 Trust Hope and Decolonising Practice in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)
Trust, Hope and Decolonising Practice in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) Sara Abelsen (Professional Teacher in Social Work, Ilisimatusarfik, University of Greenland) Steven Arnfjord (Professor in Social …
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World Social Work Day 2026 Message from the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific
To mark World Social Work Day 2026, the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific, Machiko Ohara, has shared a message reflecting on this year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope …
Read moreIFSW Europe World Social Work Day Blog #3 – Social Work and the Environmental Crisis: Promoting Hope Through Practice
During Social Work week, IFSW Europe President Ruth Allen and Zandrea Stewart from the UK consider how we can integrate understanding of climate and environment …
Read moreIFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #2 Strengthening Social Work Across Europe – Co-Building Hope And Harmony
From the Strengthening Social Work Across Europe IFSW E Members Project Steering Group Celebrating Social Work On World Social Work Day 2026, IFSW Europe celebrates …
Read moreIFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #1 Join With The Next Generation of Social Workers Across Europe!
In this time of profound and ongoing changes, the next generation of social workers are vital and will need solidarity, resilience and creativity. In this …
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WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW President
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW President Joachim Cuthbert Mumba reflects on the global challenges facing our societies and the vital role …
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WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW Interim Secretary-General
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW Interim Secretary-General Pascal Rudin reflects on the global challenges facing communities today and the vital role …
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IFSW CPD Human rights of Social Workers and their Responsibilities for Service Recipients
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 …
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International Webinar Explores Social Work, Migration, and Ethical Challenges
The Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK) will jointly host an international webinar titled Histories of Compliance and Resistance: …
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Identity rights highlighted as essential for young people’s mental health in UN submission
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 …
Read moreMaking Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: The transformational potential of the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project
Making Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: Transformative messages and reflections from the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project A webinar: 11 March 2026 17:00 CET/16:00 …
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Call for Chapters: Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work (Second Edition)
A call for chapters has been issued for the forthcoming second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work: Challenges and Counter Movements. We …
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Solidaridad de FITS América Latina y el Caribe con México ante la situación actual
Buenas tardes, Mexico. Reciban un fuerte abrazo solidario desde Panamá y desde toda América Latina y el Caribe, en nombre de la FITS ALC. Ante …
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From Evidence to Action: Global Coalition Launches Push for Stronger WHO Leadership on Gun Violence
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. …
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Marking A New Roma and Traveller Inclusion Strategy for Europe from the Council of Europe
IFSW Europe’s representative for Romani and Traveller Rights, Allison Hulmes, Senior Lecturer from Swansea University, introduces an important new strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion …
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