IFSW Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha

The IFSW side event on Strengthening Social Integration through Intergenerational Solidarity: A Foundation for Inclusive, Sustainable Societies, during the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha, Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025. The will be in-person only, and we exploring ways to share the session with members who are unable to attend. The plenary sessions of the Summit and the companion NGO Forum will be available for online viewing on UNTV.

This side event will explore the critical role of intergenerational solidarity in advancing social integration and sustainable development. As societies face profound demographic, social, and environmental challenges, intergenerational approaches provide opportunities to strengthen social cohesion, build mutual understanding, and ensure that policies and practices reflect the needs and contributions of all generations.

Venue: Doha, Qatar

Time: 16:45 – 18:00 (Qatar Time)

Room: 4 

Speakers and Facilitators

Moderator: Priska Fleischlin (Switzerland, IFSW)

Panelists:

• Akudo Amadeugwu (UK, IFSW)
• Lynne Healy (USA, IASSW)
• Benjamin Lough (USA, ICSD)
• Bernard Mayaka (Kenya, IFSW)
• P. K. Shajahan (India, ICSW)

Organisers

This event is jointly organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

For details and concept, please read here