Armenian Association of Social Work - Conference "Role of social protection in the sustainable development agenda: Leaving no one behind in Armenia".  The conference will be held Wednesday, October 31st through Friday, November 2nd. We know the notice is short, but your participation, presence, and perspective would make our conference all the richer. The conference will acknowledge the key […]

The Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union organizes the Conference on Child Development Accounts - A new Development Approach. The conference is organized together with the Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development and Next Age Institute, with the support of the NGO Council under the President’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conference is on […]

     Sub theme Academic Frustration among students, Importance of Human Relations for a sound community, Involvement in Drugs, Counseling and Rehabilitation Role of Social Workers and Department of Narcotics of Bangladesh Government. Digital Education, ICT and Sustainable Development of Bangladesh. Sustainable Development Goals, Community Development, and Social Leadership. Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management and […]

This year the World Social Work Day, 19 March, promotes the importance of human relationships. It is a key day in which social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the achievements of the profession and take the theme message into their communities, workplaces and to their governments to raise awareness of the social work contributions […]

IFSW-Europe Project 2018-2019 - Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Project Phase Two This project is now in the second phase and member organisations are being asked to support two planned events this year.  These are: A full day workshop to take place in Copenhagen on Saturday, 11th May 2019 A […]

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the 5th Conference on Advancement of Social Work in Post-Soviet Countries: “Social work as a tool to promote the image of social work”,which will be held in Kemerovo, Russian Federation on the 22th-24th of April, 2019, alongside with First congress of social workers of Siberia: "Social workers of Siberia – the […]

To showcase your innovative practice… To share your practice wisdom in social work practice… To interact with participants in interactive workshop and symposium… To connect & network with international counterparts in the social work field… Submit your proposal by January 31, 2019 Call for Abstracts

IFSW Europe is pleased to announce the 2019 Delegates Meeting to be held in Vienna, Austria on the 6th of September (14.00–18.00) - 8th of September (09.00-12.00). This event is open only to representatives and observers of IFSW Europe members. Registration of IFSW European members is available HERE!

Welcome!  The Austrian Association of Social Work (obds) hosts 2019 European Conference. We will provide a broad variety of keynotes, panels and paper sessions. Meet colleagues from all over the world in workshops at the locations where social work is provided! Our Motto: Social work strengthening relationships at the heart of thriving, healthy and peaceful communities: respecting […]

The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference (2019) will be held at Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, between 18th and 20th of September 2019. A pre-conference seminar will also be held on 17th September. This is a biennial Joint Regional Conference of International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific (IFAP ) and Asian and […]

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Under the theme Social Work In Strengthening Human Relations For Social Economic and Political Transformation (Holistic empowerment) The IFSW 2019 Africa Region Conference aims to enhance existing linkages, build new partnerships and collaborations and serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and skills development for the scale up of best social work practices in Africa. The […]

The Department of Social Administration and Political Science of Democritus University of Thrace, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers (SKLE), the Social Work Center of the University of Essex and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as honorary co-organizer, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs and the Municipality of […]

Dans un contexte de changement économique et technologique au rythme effréné, aggravant les inégalités et la précarisation sous toutes ses formes, les politiques sociales ne semblent plus jouer leur rôle de réduction des effets de la pauvreté. Les institutions sociales ainsi que les collectivités territoriales sont, quant à elles, confrontées à une réduction des budgets […]

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW. IFSW celebrates #SWSD2020 at the UN Geneva with the Workshop "Community engagements for social and environmental justice" at the UN  Geneva, in the International Conference Centre. Wednesday, 18 March 2020 This event is organized together with the International Association Schools of Social Work, Haute […]

WSWD 2020 3rd International Conference on “Enhancing Human Relationship, Social Capital and Community Sustainability” Venue: KIB 3D Conference Hall, Lebel #4, Krishi Khamar Bari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215 IMPORTANT DATES ▪ Abstract Submission: January 31, 2020 ▪ Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: February 05, 2020 ▪ Full Paper Submission: February 25, 2020 (If Possible) ▪ Registration Begins: […]

The United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall on global indices of democracy, corruption, human and civil rights. With respect to measures of democracy, the U.S. has recently fallen from a Full Democracy to a Flawed Democracy and […]

On 25-27 June 2020 Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues together with the Government of Yakutia will hold the First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”. Call for Papers The main topics for discussions The best practices and projects of social services to people living […]

The IFSW 2020 General Meeting will be held as an online forum. Please find the latest information on our dedicated page by clicking the link below: IFSW General Meeting 2020

This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession in the world as more governments and employers recognise the powerful impact that social workers have in communities. Lower crime rates, better health outcomes, more […]

BASW staff and members have been hard at work planning a diverse and exciting programme of activities for World Social Work Month 2021.   For Details

Social work practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Community resilience and mental wellbeing This the first 2021 Asian symposium on WSWD2021. It is an opportunity for practitioners, government representatives, scholars, and other experts globally to share and discuss how life changed during the covid-19 pandemic if any. It is in efforts to strengthen social work practice, […]

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The Russian Social Worker has schedule a discussion, В один ряд с медиками Как трудятся в пандемию социальные работники разных стран In commemoration of  the World Social Work Month 2021. The outcomes of the discussions can be found here:Дашкина S They also had other competitions and the results can be seen Contacts

The World Social Work Day on UN Turkmenistan Turkmenistan social workers have launched a social media campaign devoted to World Social Work Day on UN Turkmenistan social media accounts. Please find links for the campaign launch: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL8kv9bgXVS/?igshid=1a3p2xucopzhh   https://www.facebook.com/UNinTurkmenistan/photos/a.718622824981491/1780342635476166/?type=3  https://twitter.com/un_turkmenistan/status/1367003514212413440?s=21  And shared IFSW poster in Turkmen: Links:   https://www.instagram.com/p/CL_fnnKgmV_/?igshid=1n850av2o544i https://www.facebook.com/718583111652129/posts/1781157185394711/?d=n https://twitter.com/un_turkmenistan/status/1367421535145893891?s=21  And shared animation on social inclusion within the same […]

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Thailand Social Work Professions Council (SWPC) and Thailand Association of Social Workers (TASW) in collaboration with IFSW and UNICEF Thailand, will have  the afternoon session (international session), perhaps called the side event. This afternoon session's theme is “Shared Learnings and The Role of The Social Work Profession in Building a Sustainable, Fair And Socially Just […]

World Social Work Day 2021 Brunei Exhibition WSWD2021 Brunei social workers will be holding a social work exhibition on the  16th of March 2021. 8.30 AM: Arrival of guests 9.00 AM: Arrival of Guest of Honour : Recital of Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat : Speech by Head of Medical Social Worker : Launch of World Social Work Day Video […]

International Seminar on Social Service, Social Work, Social Sciences - A Road a Head - Awareness, Education & Opportunities Each and every Small step, efforts will lead us to success. Let us make our efforts, our success, together, for each other. International Seminar on Social Service, Social Work, Social Sciences - A Road a Head […]

 The Indonesian Association of Social Worker (IPSPI),  list of agendas and events to celebrate the World Social Work Month 2021 The first agenda is Social Work Video Content Competition, this event is open for public to make a video content choosing from 3 sub-themes; 1) Social Work Practice in Covid-19 Pandemic, 2) Education about Covid-19, […]

IN COMMEMORATING WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021 Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP), INDIA has arranged a Two Days Training Workshop on Community Driven Development through Effective Management of ALF/CLF under Social Mobilization and Institutional Development component of DAY-NULM under the ambit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ON 16-17 and 20th MARCH […]

World Social work Day 2021 " International Symposium on " Strengthening Social Solidarity and Social Work Intervention" on16th March 2021, 10.30 am (IST) onwards in ZOOM platform. Organised by Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology in partnership with PSWA, INPSWA Registration Link Event Poster Web page URL  

WSWD2021 37TH ANNUAL SOCIAL WORK DAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK Theme: Responses to COVID-19: Standing Together Makes Us Stronger Panelists: Christina Behrendt, Ph.D., Head Social Policy Unit, Social Protection, International Labour Organization (ILO) Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of the Advancement Project Paul Ladd, Director of the United Nations Research Institute on Social […]

The African region event on Sharing our lived experiences about “UBUNTU”: Telling our stories around the evening fire  Date: Tuesday 16th March 2021 Time: 15:30 PM CAT Live Stream Via Facebook IFSW Africa https://www.facebook.com/IFSW JOIN OUR EVENING CONVERSATION ON WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021 https://zoom.us/j/97128087073?pwd=VXF0RDdBWVp5LzBHMnltNFJUR1JpQT09 Meeting ID: 971 2808 7073 Passcode: 442596

World Social Work Day 2021 Ile-de-France sharing evening We will have the pleasure of welcoming you to hear the  testimony of several colleagues who have practiced or practiced internationally. This will be followed by a time of exchange, of questions, of debate.  Journée Mondiale du Travail Social 2021 Le mardi 16 mars à partir de 18h30, en […]

JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DU TRAVAIL SOCIAL Deux journées de conférences et ateliers en ligne, sur Zoom Mercredi 17 et jeudi 18 mars 2021 Dès 10h Chaque année, les travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux du monde entier se réunissent pour célébrer la Journée internationale du travail social. La HETS-Genève fait à nouveau équipe avec la Haute école de […]

WSWD2021 IFSW North American Region event IFSW North American Region is elated to announce this Facebook Live Event for all students and entry-level social workers. Ubuntu: Welcome to the Social Work Profession is a free interactive virtual conference that highlights social workers information about the future of social work, loan forgiveness, networking, and leadership opportunities in […]

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021 East Asia Sub-region APASWE WSWD2021 webinar Theme: What can social work education do? DATE & TIME March 26th (Fri) 2021, 2pm in Beijing and 3pm in Seoul & Tokyo Detailed poster East Asian APASWE Webinar REGISTRATION by March 24th (Wed) midnight Tokyo time Contact Viktor Virag (Nagasaki International University, APASWE […]

A Social Work History Network webinar in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College 29 March 2021, 10.30am - 12.30pm (London time) This Social Work History Network webinar (held in partnership with the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work and Madras Christian College) will reflect on the development of social work […]

We invite you to join family, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life, his work and the impact he had. Time: Wednesday, 12 May 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Cost: Free event, organised by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW)Terry Bamford Just over a year ago, on 28 February 2020, family and friends gathered […]