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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230328T110000
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SUMMARY:IFSW North America Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Social Work Across Borders: Canada & USA \nDate: Tuesday March 28th 2023\nTime: 11am-3pm EDT \nRegister here: https://app.webinar.net/D0kWpQDMmxb
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-north-america-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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ORGANIZER;CN="IFSW North America":MAILTO:ifswna2022@commpartners.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T100000
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SUMMARY:39th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations
DESCRIPTION:39th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations\nTheme: Creating a More Inclusive World: Overcoming Barriers to EnABLE Environments \nDay: Monday\, April 3\, 2023\nTime: 10 a.m. – Noon EST\nVenue: Ecosoc Chamber\, United Nations\, NY City \nRegistration opens on 20th March 2023: Register
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/39th-annual-social-work-day-at-the-united-nations/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
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SUMMARY:IFSW Europe 2023 Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Europe Social Work Conference 2023 \nA call to register and submit abstract is now open for all social workers who wish to share\, present\, interact and connect with global social workers at Prague\, join the colleagues by registering for the European regional IFSW conference. \nDate: 21st – 24th MAY 2023 \nVenue: Prague Czech Republic \nContact: Conference website
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-europe-2023-regional-conference/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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CREATED:20240307T213351Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Africa celebrates International womens day
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Africa Joins and invites all social workers in celebrating the International Women’s Day with an online webinar reflecting on the theme: ‘Invest in women\, accelerate progress‘ \nDay: 9th March 2024 \nTime: 12H00 to 14H00 UTC \nVenue: Online \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-africa-celebrates-international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Africa Region Event
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CREATED:20240225T210800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T210800Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR ON TRANSFORMATIVE GENDER-RESPONSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTIONS IN AN ECO-SOCIAL WORLD
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on transformative Gender-Responsive Social Protection  in and Eco-social World.\nIFSW 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 in an Eco-social World” is designed to spotlight the session’s priority themes: Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty\, strengthening institutions\, and financing with a gender perspective. \nDay 14 March 2024\, \nTime: 12:30 to 2pm EST (4:30 to 6pm UTC). \nDetailed Event-Flyer \nRegistration 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/webinar-on-transformative-gender-responsive-social-protections-in-an-eco-social-world/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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CREATED:20240229T202242Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:  \nWebinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections for the Africa/ Americas/Europe/Middle East. \nJointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB)\, the webinar aims to address the urgent need for a family-first approach in child protection within our diverse and interconnected world. \nWith the dramatic increase in cross-border movement over the last fifty years\, child protection systems have struggled to keep pace\, often leaving children in care without the consideration of overseas kinship options for their long-term wellbeing. Drawing from the Equity in Permanency Principles (see also 2-page version). \nDate: 19 March 2024\nTime: 14h00-15h00 GMT\nVenue: online – Meeting Registration – Zoom \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/webinar-on-childrens-rights-in-the-context-of-cross-border-family-connections/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T095000
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CREATED:20240307T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T212408Z
UID:10000217-1710925200-1710928200@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:IFSW 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
DESCRIPTION:67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)\nONLINE Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? \nDate: Monday\, 20 March 2024\nTime: 9:00 – 9:50 CET\nVenue: Online\nRegistration
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-67th-session-of-the-commission-on-narcotic-drugs-cnd/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Europe Region Event
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240321T163000
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CREATED:20240229T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T202846Z
UID:10000216-1711033200-1711038600@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections. \nJointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB)\, the webinar aims to address the urgent need for a family-first approach in child protection within our diverse and interconnected world. \nWith the dramatic increase in cross-border movement over the last fifty years\, child protection systems have struggled to keep pace\, often leaving children in care without the consideration of overseas kinship options for their long-term wellbeing. Drawing from the Equity in Permanency Principles (see also 2-page version). \nDate: 21 March 2024\nTime: 10h00 HKT\, 11h00 JST\, 13h00 AEDT\, 15h00 NZT\nVenue: online – Webinar Registration – Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/asia-pacific-webinar-on-childrens-rights-in-the-context-of-cross-border-family-connections/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240404T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240407T170000
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CREATED:20230120T163003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T071203Z
UID:10000197-1712217600-1712509200@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:SWSD 2024 world Joint Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Social Work & Social Development – SWSD 2024 world conference jointly organised by IFSW\, IASSW & ICSW will be held from 4th to 7th April at PANAMA. \nAll social workers will be present\, do not be left behind. \nDate: 4th to 7th April 2024 \nVenue: Panama \nContact: SWSD2024
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/swsd-2024-world-joint-conference/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Global Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T103342
CREATED:20251027T102943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T103133Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development\, Doha
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nVenue: Doha\, Qatar \nTime: 16:45 – 18:00 (Qatar Time) \nRoom: 4  \nSpeakers and Facilitators \nModerator: Priska Fleischlin (Switzerland\, IFSW) \nPanelists: \n\nAkudo Amadeugwu (UK\, IFSW)\nLynne Healy (USA\, IASSW)\nBenjamin Lough (USA\, ICSD)\nBernard Mayaka (Kenya\, IFSW)\nP. K. Shajahan (India\, ICSW)\n\nOrganisers\nThis 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). \nFor details and concept\, please read here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-at-the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-doha/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Global Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251117T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T103342
CREATED:20250808T055909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T064822Z
UID:10000480-1763384400-1763398800@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:APSWC 2025 Pre-conference Workshop: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region
DESCRIPTION:APSWC 2025 Pre-conference Workshop: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region \n  \nDate: Monday\, 17 November 2025Time: 1:00–5:00 pm (Reception starts at 12:30 pm)Venue: Taj Samudra Hotel\, Colombo\, Sri Lanka (same as APSWC 2025 venue)Admission: Free of charge (application required in advance)Application deadline: Tuesday\, 30 September 2025Notification of acceptance: Wednesday\, 15 October 2025 \nThe International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP) invites participants to a special Pre-conference Workshop ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference (APSWC 2025). \nUnder the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region – Focusing on Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues\,” this workshop will explore how social workers can build stronger bonds between generations to create resilient communities and ensure long-term ecological well-being. \nDistinguished speakers from across the region will share insights and experiences: \n\n\nAmarawansa Ranaweera – Former President\, Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (Sri Lanka) \n\n\nPen Sophanara – President\, Association of Professional Social Workers of Cambodia (Cambodia) \n\n\nCheng-Hsin Lee – Deputy Director\, Rerum Novarum Center (Taiwan) \n\n\nManohar Pawar – Professor\, Charles Sturt University; Former President\, International Consortium for Social Development (Australia) \n\n\nHow to apply:Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the application form.Please note that successful applicants will be notified after the deadline. \nFor inquiries\, contact:  \nPlease note: This workshop is free of charge but separate from the APSWC 2025 conference registration\, which must be completed independently. \n\nClick HERE for the flyer
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/apswc-2025-pre-conference-workshop-strengthening-intergenerational-solidarity-for-the-future-in-the-asia-pacific-region/
LOCATION:Taj Samudra Hotel\, No 25\, Katunayake\, Colombo\, 00300
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Global Event,AP Region Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="IFSW Asia Pacific":MAILTO:asia-pacific@ifsw.org
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