BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Federation of Social Workers - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ifsw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Federation of Social Workers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Krasnoyarsk BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20240515T021139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T022558Z UID:10000362-1717545600-1717891199@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024  DESCRIPTION:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024 \n\nTheme\nBattle of Wits: Social Work Wisdom vs. InnoTech Intelligence\n\nOrganizers\nHong Kong Social Workers Association Foundation Limited\nHong Kong Social Workers Association\nMacau Social Workers Association\nUniversity of Saint Joseph Faculty of Health Sciences\nSponsor: Drs Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation\n\nDate\n5th to 8th June 2024 (Wednesday to Saturday) [4 days\, 3 nights]\n\nVenue\nMacau Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre\n \nContent\nThe conference will feature seminars\, experiential workshops\, agency visits\, and cultural exchange activities.\n\nLanguage \nThe primary language used will be Putonghua (spoken)\, and written in Simplified Chinese.\n\nEligibility\nThe conference is open to social work students from the Asia Pacific region.\n\nConference Secretariat\nContact person: Ms. Michelle Lee\nPhone/WhatsApp/WeChat: +852 9291 4502\nEmail: \nWebsite: www.hkswa.org.hk/apsc2024\n\nFor more details\, please refer to the conference . URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/asia-pacific-social-work-student-conference-2024/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AP-Student-Conference-Eng-2024-Jun-5-to-8-逕ｻ蜒・0-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20240702T192505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T192505Z UID:10000402-1720528200-1720533600@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IFSW Side Event: UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\, 2024 International Federation of Social Workers’ Side Event \nSocial Workers as Partners in Advancing Sustainable\, Innovative\, and Community\nEngaged Solutions through Co-Building an Eco-Social World in Building collaborative and innovation approaches to address the social\, economic\, and ecological challenges to advancing sustainable development. \nThe framing of the People’s Charter for an Eco-Social World calls for global commitment to co-developing\, reciprocity and joint ownership of positive change\, co-building peace\, co-living with nature\, co-creating social justice\, and co-realizing equality. Using the framework of the People’s Charter to forward the SDGS\, speakers will highlight partnerships to create community based industries\, the work of the Global Research and Action Network for a New Eco-Social Contract\, and opportunities to draw upon concepts of Ubuntu and Buen Vivir) as we work together to forward and grow the People’s Charter as a global commit to future generations. \nSpeaker: Sebastian Cordoba\, Katja Hujo\, Hilary Weaver (Lakota)\, Rory Truell and Evelyn Tomaszewski \nRegistration \nDate: Tuesday\, July 9\, 2024  \nTime: 8:30a to 10:00a EST/12:30 to 14:00 GMT \nVenue: Online \nHOST: IFSW UN Commission (New York). URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-2024/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Global Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UN-HLPF-2024-jpeg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20240521T080948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T080948Z UID:10000368-1725235200-1725407999@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Work DESCRIPTION:Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies \nOrganized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) \nDates: 2nd and 3rd September 2024 \nVenue: Hotel Janaki\, 43\, Fife Road\, Colombo- 05 \nProgram: URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-workshop-on-social-policy-and-social-work/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WhatsApp画像-2024-05-21-15.51.39_3321c77a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20240517T015258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T021112Z UID:10000367-1725408000-1725580799@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Social Work (ICSW-2024) DESCRIPTION:Organised by: \nNational Institute of Social Development (NISD) \n  \nDate: \n4th & 5th of September 2024 \n  \nTheme: \n“Social Security in 21st Century: \nShared Partnership for Transformative change” \n  \nSub Themes: \n\nGlobalization and Cross Border Social Security System\nDigital Transformation\nSocial Security in the Formal and Informal Economy\nSocial and Environment Governance (ESG)\nCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)\nCommunity Health\nMental Health Challenges\nClimate Change\nImpact of Global Crisis on the Social Security System\nSocial Security and Elderly People\n\n  \nRegistration: \nPlease fill out the REGISTRATION FORM below and send it to . \nRegistration Form-ICSW 2024-1 URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/3rd-international-conference-on-social-work-icsw-2024/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NISD国際会議チラシ（英語原文）.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20241107T075445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T075446Z UID:10000406-1731168000-1731173400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:COSW Policy Annual Forum DESCRIPTION:The COSW Policy Forum\, invites all social workers to the annual policy forum to be held on Saturday. \nDay: 9th November 2024. \nVenue: Online \nTime: 16Hoo to 17H30 GMT \nRegistration: Not needed. \n  URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-annual-forum/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GbppBuqWoAAfGDr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241119T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20240728T120633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T120633Z UID:10000403-1732003200-1732294800@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health DESCRIPTION:The AASW 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (10th ICSWHMH) will be held from the Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 November 2024 in Melbourne. This hybrid event will bring together more than 600+ national and international delegates from across the globe. \nThe Conference aspires to cultivate strong connections among social workers and professional associations worldwide. AASW recognises the pivotal role of social workers and allied health professionals and\, with a focus on a shared commitment to social work practice\, social justice and human rights\, this event is a unique opportunity for practitioners\, academics\, researchers\, and students to come together in the exchange of knowledge and experiences. \nYou are all welcomed to join the conference \nRegistration \nContacts URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-conference-on-social-work-in-health-and-mental-health/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ICSWHMH_MREC-300x250px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20241120T055455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T022638Z UID:10000407-1742774400-1742860799@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Indigenous Social Work Practices (ICISWP) 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-conference-on-indigenous-social-work-practices-iciswp-2025/ LOCATION:Bandaranayake Conference Hall\, Bauddhaloka Mawatha\, Colombo\, Colombo\, 00700\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Teohs-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Social Workrs of Sri Lanka":MAILTO:center@aswsl.lk GEO:6.9018407;79.8692882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bandaranayake Conference Hall Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bauddhaloka Mawatha:geo:79.8692882,6.9018407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20250324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250312T080449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T080624Z UID:10000465-1742806800-1742819400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work DESCRIPTION:The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work! \nWe’re excited to invite you to join the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand and our incredible partners in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region for this special event celebrating World Social Work Day 2025. Mark your calendars for Monday\, March 24\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 12:40 PM (GMT+7). \nThis year’s conference will be held in a hybrid format at the UNCC and online via Zoom Cloud Meeting.\nIt’s a fantastic opportunity for countries in our region to come together\, recognize the importance of social work\, and share in Thailand’s advancements and achievements in social work and social welfare and development. \nWe’d like to invite you to explore the registration details and program information available in the poster. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the incredible impact of social work together! URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-16th-national-conference-and-the-8th-asia-and-the-pacific-regional-conference-on-social-welfare-and-social-work/ LOCATION:UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE CENTRE\, BANGKOK\, The United Nations Building Rajadamnern Nok Avenue\, Bangkok\, 10200\, Thailand CATEGORIES:AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1_0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Thailand Association of Social Workers":MAILTO:tasw.thailand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250316T093103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T093350Z UID:10000476-1742976000-1744822800@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers DESCRIPTION:The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)\, in collaboration with the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR)\, invites professional social workers worldwide to participate in an upcoming Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course titled Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept. \nThis four-part virtual series\, running from 26 March to 16 April 2025\, will explore the essential role of social work in care and support systems\, addressing critical themes such as human rights\, working conditions\, and political opportunities for strengthening care structures. \n“Care and support are fundamental to social justice\, human dignity\, and the well-being of societies. This CPD series provides a crucial opportunity for social workers to deepen their understanding\, exchange perspectives\, and strengthen their role in shaping inclusive care and support systems\,” said Priska Fleischlin\, IFSW Global UN Commissioner. \nJoachim Mumba\, IFSW President\, emphasised the relevance of this course for social workers globally: “The challenges in care and support systems affect every community. Social workers are at the forefront\, ensuring that care is recognised as a human right. This CPD will empower professionals to advocate for equitable policies and sustainable\, shared futures.” \nDate: 26 March\, 02 April\, 09 April\, and 16 April \nVenue: Online \nTime: 12:00-13:30  CET \nRegistration: Register here for participation \nProgram: The CPD Program \nLogistics: Those who attend all sessions will receive a certificate. \nLanguage: The CPD will be held in English. URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cpd-course-on-care-and-support-systems-for-social-workers/ LOCATION:San José ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cpd-care-economy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250328T083904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T083906Z UID:10000466-1744329600-1744415999@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Social Workers of Korea Gather in One Place! DESCRIPTION:“Social Workers of Korea Gather in One Place!\nNational Social Workers’ Convention to Be Held on Friday\, April 11\, in Gangnam\, Seoul” \n \nThe Korean Association of Social Workers (President Park Il-Gyu) will host the 19th Social Workers’ Day Commemoration and National Social Workers’ Convention on Friday\, April 11\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. at the COEX Gangnam Auditorium in Seoul. \nSocial Workers’ Day was designated to commemorate March 30\, the date when the Act on the Improvement of Treatment and Status of Social Workers was proclaimed in 2011. Each year\, it is celebrated alongside world Social Work Day to recognize the contributions of social workers and to strengthen pride in the profession. \nThe ceremony will feature various awards recognizing the contributions of outstanding social workers\, including: \n– The Local Government Welfare Award: presented to municipalities that have made efforts to improve the treatment of social workers \n– The iM Warmhearted Social Worker Award: sponsored by the iM Social Contribution Foundation of iM Financial Group \n– The WooCheon Award: presented by the WooCheon Welfare Foundation \n– The ‘Seum’ Award for young social workers: selected by the KASW Youth Committee \nFollowing the awards ceremony\, social workers from across the country will gather for the National Social Workers’ Convention\, where they will share and discuss social welfare policies and current issues. \n  \nPresident Park Il-Gyu of the Korean Association of Social Workers\, who is leading the preparations for the convention\, stated: \n“Social workers in Korea are professionals who stand beside those facing various social challenges\, realizing welfare rights and advocating for justice. Furthermore\, they raise their voices and take action to improve anti-welfare structures in society\, playing a key role in building a welfare state where every citizen can enjoy a dignified life. \nThe 2025 National Social Workers’ Convention will be a meaningful occasion where all social workers in Korea come together with pride\, uniting their strength to elevate the status of the profession. I hope social workers from all over the country will participate and add their voices to this collective movement.” \n  \nWhile this event primarily focuses on domestic policies and raising awareness within Korea\, the Korean Association of Social Workers also sees it as an opportunity to engage with the global social work community. \n  \nThe National Social Workers’ Convention is open to all licensed social workers in Korea\, and registration is available via the QR code provided on the official event poster. \nFor more information about the ceremony\, please visit the KASW website at www.welfare.net\, or contact the Planning and Policy Division at URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/social-workers-of-korea-gather-in-one-place/ LOCATION:COEX Gangnam Auditorium\, 513\, Yeongdong-daero\, Gangnam-gu\, Soul\, 06164\, Korea\, Republic of CATEGORIES:AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/제19회-사회복지사의날기념식-및-전국대회-포스터_QR포함-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Association of Social Workers":MAILTO:policy@kasw.or.kr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250711T033131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T222039Z UID:10000478-1753090200-1753138800@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Join IFSW for a side event at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/join-ifsw-for-a-side-event-at-the-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development/ LOCATION:San José END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250722T090540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T090807Z UID:10000479-1753833600-1754006399@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Annual National Conference Of Indian Society Of Professional Social Work DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL INDIA AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE\n30 & 31 JULY 2025\nIn Academic Collaboration with Bengaluru University and Bengaluru North University \nDownload the flyer here. URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/annual-national-conference-of-indian-society-of-professional-social-work-ispsw/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Global Event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bengaluru-conference-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20241120T204510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T204843Z UID:10000408-1754985600-1755277200@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nInternational Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference. \nTheme:  “One Child Every Child: Indigenous Ways of Knowing\, Doing\, Connecting\, and Being for Advancing the Well-Being of Our Future Generations” led by UCalgary’s Dr. Michael Hart\, the vice-provost (Indigenous engagement). \nOrganised by University of Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada \nDate: August 12-15\, 2025 \nVenue: Calgary \n  URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-indigenous-voices-in-social-work-conference/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:NA Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250821T022415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T022416Z UID:10000481-1756339200-1756598399@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IV Congreso Nacional - III Congreso Internacional FENACOTSMEX DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/iv-congreso-nacional-iii-congreso-internacional-fenacotsmex/ LOCATION:Mérida\, Yucatán\, Mérida\, Yucatán\, Mexico CATEGORIES:LAC Region Event ORGANIZER;CN="FENACOTSMEX":MAILTO:federacionmexico2021@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T060000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T073000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250904T150926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T151103Z UID:10000483-1757743200-1757748600@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times DESCRIPTION:COSW policy forum \nWhat it is: The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is holding a policy forum titled “From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times” \nWhat it’s about: The forum will discuss a new report on the impact of the collapse of U.S. government funding on African civil society organizations (CSOs)4444. The report is based on a survey of 364 African CSOs in 42 countries and presents a “troubling picture of vulnerability and uncertainty” across the sector5555. The event will explore the future global impacts and opportunities resulting from this funding change. \nKey finding: A significant number of African CSOs relied heavily on U.S. government funding; in 2024\, 35.4% received more than half of their funding from these sources. \nHow to attend: Via Zoom by COSW \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025. \nTime: 06:00-07:30 UTC/GMT and 16:00-17:30 UTC/GMT. \nVenue: Online \nFees: Free \nDetails poster URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-forum-focuses-on-african-csos-in-turbulent-times/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Other event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250612T100941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T204818Z UID:10000477-1758009600-1758387600@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Encuentro Regional y Congresos de la FITS - América Latina y el Caribe DESCRIPTION:  \nEncuentro Regional 2025 de la FITS-ALC\n16 y 17 de septiembre de 2025 \nI Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social\nVIII Congreso Nacional de Trabajo Social\n18 y 19 de septiembre de 2025 \nII Congreso Nacional de Estudiantes de Trabajo Social\n20 de septiembre de 2025 \nPilar – Paraguay \nEl Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social tiene como objetivo generar un espacio de encuentro\, reflexión y diálogo interdisciplinario que permita visibilizar y fortalecer el Trabajo Social en la promoción de los derechos humanos\, la justicia social y el bienestar colectivo. \n\nBajo el lema “Fortalecer la solidaridad intergeneracional para un bienestar duradero”\, buscamos fomentar el intercambio de saberes\, experiencias y buenas prácticas entre profesionales\, estudiantes\, Academia y organizaciones de la sociedad civil\, promoviendo acciones transformadoras frente a problemáticas como la pobreza\, el cambio climático\, la migración\, la desigualdad y los desafíos emergentes en el ejercicio profesional. URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/congreso-internacional-de-trabajo-social/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:LAC Region Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T040000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T060000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250825T094811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T154504Z UID:10000482-1758340800-1758348000@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Webinar "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-being" DESCRIPTION:IFSW Asia-Pacific Webinar 2025Theme: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being \n \nIn response to shifting demographics and the growing need for intergenerational connection\, IFSW Asia-Pacific will host a webinar focusing on intergenerational caregiving and strategies to strengthen bonds across generations. \n📅 Date & Time: Saturday\, 20 September 2025\, 4:00–6:00 AM (UTC)💻 Venue: Online (Zoom)💰 Admission: Free of charge \nSpeakers: \n\n\nAsimah Beevi Abdul & Nur Farhana Harun – Assistant Senior Social Workers\, Foundation of Rotary Clubs Singapore Family Service Centre (Singapore) \n\n\nMai Yamaguchi – Professor\, Japan Lutheran College (Japan) \n\n\nYada Ponchamni – Project Manager\, Mutual Ground (Thailand) \n\n\n👉 To register: Click here \nFor inquiries: \nFlyer: AP Webinar 2025_Flyer_20250901 URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/webinar-strengthening-intergenerational-solidarity-for-enduring-well-being/ LOCATION:zoom CATEGORIES:Global Event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AP-Webinar-2025_Flyer_20250819-逕ｻ蜒・0-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="International Federation of Social Workers%2C Asia Pacific (IFSW-AP)":MAILTO:asia-pacific@ifsw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251006T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20241014T091942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T181949Z UID:10000404-1759737600-1759942800@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IFSW Europe regional conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:The IFSW European Regional Conference 2025\nDate: 6th-8th October 2025.\nVenue: Oslo\, Norway\, at Oslo Congress Centre. \nCall for abstracts: submissions and registration is now open \nConference title: Bridging Communities: Building Sustainable Futures \nMain themes:\n\nGreen social work/eco social work\nClimate change\nUN’s sustainability goals\nIndigenous peoples’ perspectives\n\nSub-themes\n\n1. Green Social Work and Social Work in the Face of Climate Change\n2. Indigenous Wisdom and Environmental Stewardship\n3. Education and Training for a Sustainable Future\n4. Inclusion and Accessibility for All\n5. Protecting Children’s Rights and Welfare\n6. Health and Well-being in a Sustainable World\n7. Gender Equality\, Social Justice\, and Human Rights\n8.Digitalization and Its Role in Sustainable Social Work\n\nConference details \nContacts URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-europe-regional-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Oslo Congress Centre\, Oslo\, Norway\, Oslo\, Norway CATEGORIES:Europe Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/conference-oslo.jpg GEO:59.9138688;10.7522454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20251027T102943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T103133Z UID:10000487-1762273800-1762279200@www.ifsw.org 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/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Global Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/side-event-doha-partners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251117T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-IFSW-AP-Pre-conference-Workshop-flyer-0730-front-smaller-size-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IFSW Asia Pacific":MAILTO:asia-pacific@ifsw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251118T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20241014T092852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T060247Z UID:10000405-1763452800-1763744400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IFSW Asia Pacific regional conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 25\, 2025! \n  \nThe Asia Pacific regional conference 2025 will be held on; \nDate: November 18–21\, 2025 \nVenue: The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo\, Sri Lanka. \nTheme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues. \nContacts: APSWC Conference or Email \nHost: website \nBrochure: \n● General Information (Tri-folded) \n● Pre-Conference Workshop \n● International Comparative Symposium \n● Jane Hoey Auction Scholarship \n● Post-Conference Study Tour \n● Jane Hoey Auction \nProgram:Conference programe_20250410 \n  \n  \n \n　　　 \n　　　 URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-asia-pacific-regional-conference-2025/ LOCATION:The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo\, Sri Lanka\, Bauddhaloka Mawatha\, Colombo\, Colombo\, 00700\, Sri Lanka CATEGORIES:AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WhatsApp画像-2025-10-04-00.22.09_05d689f5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IFSW Asia Pacific":MAILTO:ifswapconference2023@gmail.com GEO:6.901672;79.872709 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo Sri Lanka Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bauddhaloka Mawatha:geo:79.872709,6.901672 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251119T162000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251119T182000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250925T024447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T024448Z UID:10000486-1763569200-1763576400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries DESCRIPTION:International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries \n \nThe International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP)\, together with the Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) and the Japan College of Social Work\, will co-host an international comparative symposium during APSWC 2025: \n📅 Date & Time: 19 November 2025\, 4:20–6:20 PM (IST)📍 Venue: Anthurium Ballroom\, Hotel Taj Samudra\, Colombo\, Sri Lanka \nThis symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore how social work education is developing across Asia and the Pacific. Country representatives from Aotearoa/New Zealand\, Japan\, Korea\, the Philippines\, Sri Lanka\, and Taiwan will share their challenges\, achievements\, and aspirations\, reflecting on the Global Standards. \nHighlights include: \n\n\nOpening remarks by Prof. Machiko Ohara\, President of IFSW-AP \n\n\nSymposium objectives by Prof. Mariko Kimura \n\n\nReports and discussion with leading educators across the region \n\n\nClosing comments by Assoc. Prof. David Rose\, President of APASWE \n\n\n🔸 This event is exclusively for APSWC 2025 registrants – no separate registration required. \n📄 Flyer download:International Comparative Symposium flyer \nFor inquiries\, please contact Dr. Viktor Virág at 📧 . URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-comparative-symposium-the-development-of-standards-for-social-work-education-training-in-asia-pacific-countries/ LOCATION:Taj Samudra Hotel\, No 25\, Katunayake\, Colombo\, 00300 CATEGORIES:Global Event,AP Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Symposium-Flyer-A_20250910-表-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Japan College of Social Work":MAILTO:virag@jcsw.ac.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20250331T152344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T152344Z UID:10000467-1764144000-1764522000@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IFSW Africa 2025 Conference - Senegal DESCRIPTION:Social Work in Africa: Navigating the Challenges of Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development\nLe Travail Social en Afrique: Relever les Défis de la Cohésion Sociale et du Développement Durable\nDownload Flyer URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-africa-2025-conference-senegal/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Africa Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner-senegal-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260131T131920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T211122Z UID:10000489-1770223500-1770228000@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:IFSW side event at the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation: Inclusive Social Policy in an Eco-Social World\nThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) invites you to a vital virtual side event in support of the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development. \nThis session\, titled “Inclusive Social Policy Through Rights-Based Social Work in an Eco-Social World\,” features a panel of distinguished experts dedicated to equity\, disaster response\, and global social development. \nDetails about the theme: IFSW CsocD64 published statement \nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: February 4\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM EST (10:45 PM – 12:00 AM CET) \n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\nElizabeth Hill\, MSW: A scholar-practitioner with 25+ years of experience in disability justice and language access. \n\n\nDr. Golam Mathbor: Professor and Interim Dean at Monmouth University\, specializing in disaster relief and international social work. \n\n\nFalon M. Alo\, MSW: Director of Humanitarian Services at iParametrics LLC\, with extensive experience in global crisis response operations. \n\n\nHow to Join\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of global social policy. \nRegister Today here \nFor any questions regarding the event\, please contact Anne Deepak at Email URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-at-the-64th-session-of-the-un-commission-for-social-development/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Updated-IFSW-CSocD-Side-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260227T093934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T094641Z UID:10000650-1772209800-1773338400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Using social work Knowledge and skills to promote justice and rights for all women DESCRIPTION:IFSW Side event\, Using social work Knowledge and skills to promote justice and rights for all women\n\nJoin IFSW for a side- event\, scheduled for March 12\, 2026\, during the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) promotes access to justice for all women and girls in an eco-social world.  The program will look at how to achieve this goal through creating and sustaining peaceful\, strong and accountable institutions\,  and healthy environments. IFSW advocates for co-building an eco-social world that integrates indigenous knowledge and holistic human rights to dismantle structural barriers like gender-based violence and climate induced displacement. At this Parallel Event presenters from around the world will look at unpaid care\, Indigenous women’s health\, and reproductive health and rights that are central in promoting the well-being of women and girls.  \n\nFees: Nil\n\nRegistration:   Register here URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/using-social-work-knowledge-and-skills-to-promote-justice-and-rights-for-all-women/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:NA Region Event,UN Commission Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CSW-2026-Side-Event-IFSW-.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260304T093052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T170603Z UID:10000651-1774429200-1774454400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Conference “Social Work and Social Welfare: Towards the Pragmatics of Re-institutionalisation” DESCRIPTION:The conference continues the discussion on the re-institutionalisation of social welfare and social work initiated by the organisers in 2024 (Disaster Preparedness Policy for Humanitarian Crises: A Social Welfare Perspective) and continued in 2025 (Social Assistance and Social Work in Times of Crisis: The Philosophy and Pragmatics of Re-institutionalisation). \nRegistration\n🖊️ Registration via the FORM\nApplication deadline: 2 March 2026\nAfter the registration period closes or once the participant limit has been reached\, registered participants will receive an email confirming their participation in the conference. \nAbout the Conference\nA time of rapid social transformations—often broadly described as a “crisis”—is of particular importance for institutional forms of interpersonal help\, which are subject to deformation\, deprofessionalisation\, and deinstitutionalisation.\n\nExisting methods of social work and organisational forms of social Welfare require substantial revision. Such revision should be grounded in in depth\, community based reflection by those directly involved in helping activities—specifically\, in their knowledge developed through many years of professional practice\, consistently rooted in theoretical preparation\, ethical standards\, and institutional resources.\n\nGuided by professional expertise\, attentiveness to the Other\, and concern for the common good\, it is necessary to rethink and reformulate three fundamental principles of helping practice:\n\n• the meaning and principles of shaping relationships with people in need\,\n• the specificity of the organisation of social welfare as an element of public authority\, and\n• the binding national legislative and administrative solutions.\n\nThe conference “Social Work and Social Welfare: Towards the Pragmatics of Re institutionalisation” continues the discussion on the re institutionalisation of social Welfare and social work initiated by the organisers in 2024 (Polityka gotowości na wypadek katastrof humanitarnych. Perspektywa pomocy społecznej) and continued in 2025 (Pomoc społeczna i praca socjalna w czasach kryzysu. Filozofia i pragmatyka reinstytucjonalizacji). Its purpose is to critically reflect on the core characteristics of Polish social Welfare and social work\, as well as to preliminarily formulate recommendations for strengthening the resilience of helping organisations in a society marked by crisis. \nConference Co-organisers:\n\nInstitute of Sociology\, Jagiellonian University – Department of Sociology of Mental Health and Social Work\nInstitute of Pedagogy\, University of Gdańsk\nBehaviour in Crisis Lab\, Jagiellonian University\nMunicipal Social Welfare Centre in Kraków\nPolish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions\nSocial Work Section of the Sociology Students’ Research Club\, Jagiellonian University\nFaculty of Sociology\, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań – Department of Research on Social Problems and Social Work\n\nThe Kraków initiative is embedded in a broader international context through cooperation with the International Federation of Social Workers. The event is also organised in cooperation with Wolters Kluwer Polska. \nOn behalf of all those involved in the Kraków discussion meetings\, I warmly invite you to participate! \nHubert Kaszyński\n(Institute of Sociology\, Jagiellonian University) \nConference Programme \n9:30 – 10:00 Opening of the Conference \n\nMaria Klaman – Deputy Mayor of the City of Kraków\nWitold Kramarz – Director of the Municipal Social Welfare Centre in Kraków\n\n10:00 – 11:10 Lectures \n\nTadeusz Gadacz (AGH University of Science and Technology): Five Concepts of Dialogue\nKrzysztof Szwajca (Jagiellonian University Medical College): Foundations of a Benevolent Organisation: The Kraków Children’s Support Centre\nWitold Kramarz (Municipal Social Welfare Centre in Kraków): Principles and Expected Directions of the Evolution of Polish Social Welfare\n\n11:10-11:30 Discussion \n11:30-12:00 Break \n12:00-13:30 Discussion Groups: \n\nMeaning and Principles of Shaping the Helping Relationship\nModerators: Monika Oliwa Ciesielska (Adam Mickiewicz University)\, Katarzyna Ornacka (Jagiellonian University)\nThe Specificity of the Organisation of Social Welfare as an Element of Public Authority\nModerators: Marcin Boryczko (University of Gdańsk)\, Mirosław Górka (Social Welfare Centre\, Rybnik)\nStrategic Goals for the Development of Social Welfare\nModerators: Paweł Maczyński (Polish Federation of Social Workers and Social Service Employees Unions)\, Kacper Wcisło (Sociology Students’ Research Club\, Jagiellonian University)\n\n13:30-13:45 Break \n13:45-14.30 Key Conclusions from the Discussion Groups \n14:30-15:15 Conference Summary \n\nMałgorzata Kossowska (Jagiellonian University)\nWitold Kramarz (Municipal Social Welfare Centre)\nHubert Kaszyński (Jagiellonian University)\n\nThe conference will be conducted in Polish. After the conference\, we will provide an English transcription of the recordings. URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/conference-social-work-and-social-welfare-towards-the-pragmatics-of-re-institutionalisation/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Europe Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pragmatyka-reinstytucjonalizacji-900x690-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260327T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260215T202640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T202025Z UID:10000585-1774612800-1774618200@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course: Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients DESCRIPTION:Continuing Professional Development  (CPD) 2026 \nHuman rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients \nfor practising social workers\, members and representatives of national social work associations\, educators\, and other professionals engaged in social work policy and advocacy\nDates: 27 March · 10 April · 24 April · 8 May 2026\nTime: 12:00–13:30 CET \nRegistration: https://ifsw-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZBCxs1-DTsGxl30HbrY50A\nFormat: Online (Zoom\, livestreamed on YouTube)\nLanguage: English\, Spanish \nCo-organized by\nUN Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)\nOffice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\nIn collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) \nSocial workers operate daily at the frontline of human rights\, supporting individuals and communities while navigating complex systems\, laws\, and institutional expectations. They are both holders of rights — including decent work\, safety\, and professional autonomy — and professionals responsible for respecting and protecting the human rights of service recipients. \nObjectives\nThe CPD aims to: \n\nStrengthen social workers’ understanding of their own human rights and labour rights;\nClarify human rights responsibilities towards service recipients in complex practice settings;\nSupport practical skills for analysing and addressing real-life professional dilemmas;\nIdentify shared advocacy and policy priorities at national and global levels.\n\nProgramme \nSession 1: Human Rights\, Labour Rights\, and Social Work Frameworks\n This session will introduce key concepts and standards from human rights\, labour rights\, and social work perspectives. It will provide a common framework to help participants analyse professional dilemmas and case studies. \nSessions 2–4: Learning from Practice – Case Studies\nEach session will begin with a social work case.. The cases will focus on: \n\nThe multiple roles and expectations placed on social workers;\nTensions linked to public employment\, authority\, and legitimacy;\nEfforts to improve state systems while protecting human rights.\n\nThe three organisations OHCHR\, IFSW\, and ILO will analyse each case along their framework. Participants will jointly examine the cases\, identify relevant rights and responsibilities\, and discuss practical ways to address challenges and improve outcomes for both social workers and service recipients. \nExpected Outcomes\nParticipants will \n\nhave a clearer understanding of their human rights and professional responsibilities;\nfeel more confident in applying human rights principles in daily practice and policy discussions;\ncontribute to identifying key areas for collective advocacy and policy action at the global level.\n\n  \nRegistration is required\, to participate\, register here \nOrganisation  \nPoster \nLanguage: English and Spanish. \nPlatform: zoom\, broadcasted to Youtube  \nCertificate: a certificate of attendance will be provided.  URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/default-reminder-2/ LOCATION:San José ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Captura-de-pantalla-2026-02-15-a-las-17.11.29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260304T165222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T165222Z UID:10000652-1776713400-1776718800@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:HISTORIES OF COMPLIANCE AND RESISTANCE: SOCIAL WORKERS AND IMMIGRATION ACROSS EUROPE AND USA DESCRIPTION:The Social Work History Network has organised an international webinar to be held on 20 April 2026 19:30 to 21:00 UK time. \nThe topical relevance of the theme is obvious in the differing contexts of both UK and USA but we were intrigued to find very limited published material on the history of social work and its relationship with migration\, and specifically immigration to both countries. \nYet there is clear evidence that social work was heavily involved in supporting migrants into both countries in different ways and to some extent was involved in managing the response of governments to the challenges presented by immigration. \nHaving done a lot of digging and literature searching we feel we have engaged an impressive panel of speakers from USA and Europe for what should be a stimulating and challenging webinar\, opening up a little researched aspect of the history of social work. \nhttps://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/histories-of-compliance-and-resistance-social-workers-and-immigration-across-europe-and-usa URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/histories-of-compliance-and-resistance-social-workers-and-immigration-across-europe-and-usa/ LOCATION:San José CATEGORIES:Global Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sw-history-nw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20260210T172302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T151840Z UID:10000490-1777593600-1777852799@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:International Congress for Community Wellness (ICCW 2026) DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR CONGRESS PARTICIPATION\n\nFifteen years ago\, a team of European and American educators launched a new model of social work education in the Republic of Moldova. Through the dialogue\, collaboration\, contention\,  and experiment\, a new pedagogical model has evolved.  For the past 12 years\, dialectic social work acquired theoretical cohesion and methodological effectiveness\, as well as a cadre of acolytes – graduates of the Master of Social Work program at the Free International University in Moldova.\nDialectic social work educators and practitioners in Moldova formed the National Association of Social Work in Moldova and organized six consecutive conferences in Eastern Europe – all dedicated to promotion of dialectic social work in post-Soviet countries and beyond.\nThe nexus of the social work tradition in the West and opportunities for educational and professional innovation in Eastern European countries\, where social work was a novelty\, brought about new perspectives on human needs\, human capacities and professional practice.\nThe Sevenths Congress on Community Wellness is dedicated to reconnecting those scholars and practitioners\, who are committed to competence in the rapidly changing world.  The complexities of today’s society can only be understood through the dialogue across national\, sectarian\, and professional lines.\n\nYou are cordially invited to the Rites of Spring – the Seventh Congress on Community Wellness.\n \n\nTopics (Tracks) \n1.⁠ ⁠Community health & mental wellbeing\n2.⁠ ⁠Education and social development\n3.⁠ ⁠Group work praxis: Resilient communities through social entrepreneurship\n4.⁠ ⁠Culture\, identity\, and social cohesion\n5.⁠ ⁠Ecological stability through preservation of culture.\nWe welcome\nConceptual papers\, research papers\, case studies\, educational models\, interdisciplinary perspectives\, and practice-based interventions. \nAbstract submission \nSubmit to: \nAbstract deadline: February 28\nAcceptance notification: March 13\nAbstract length: 100–200 words\nPlease include: title\, author(s)\, affiliation\, country\, email\, and 3–5 keywords\nPresentation formats: Individual (15 min)\, Panel (60 min)\, Workshop (15–30 min)\nLanguage\nThe proceedings will be conducted in English. \nRegistration & fees \nCongress participation is free of charge. Optional add-ons for international participants:\nDay 3 field visit (Voievodatul Cărbunei) with dinner & entertainment: 50 EUR/person\nAccommodation package (3 nights): 300 EUR/person (upon request)\nVisa support / invitation letters and supporting documents: upon request\nTentative program (preliminary) \nDay 1 (10:00–21:00): Opening & Cultural Welcome — Opening ceremony; congress overview and presentations; cultural visit to the “Rites of Spring” Festival at the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History\nDay 2 (10:00–17:00): Congress Sessions — Plenary and parallel sessions; panels\, workshops\, and roundtables\nDay 3 (10:00–20:00): Closing\, Field Trip & Gala Dinner — Final presentations and closing ceremony at ULIM; trip to Cărbuna; gala dinner at “Pestera Balaurului” cellar\nPlease see the attached Flyer for full details. URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-congress-for-community-wellness-iccw-2026/ LOCATION:Free International University of Moldova\, Chișinău\, Moldova\, Republic of CATEGORIES:Europe Region Event,NA Region Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ICCW-2026-flyer.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="National Association of Social Workers in Moldova":MAILTO:nasw.moldova@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171214 CREATED:20251123T152308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T152357Z UID:10000488-1782460800-1782752400@www.ifsw.org SUMMARY:The Joint Conference on Social Work\, Education and Social Development DESCRIPTION:SWSD 2026: Uniting Social Workers to Tackle Global Challenges\nThe Joint Conference on Social Work\, Education and Social Development is a biennial event that brings together members of the Associations of Social Work to exchange experiences\, explore current trends\, and share best practices in the field of social work worldwide. It serves as a vital platform for networking\, presenting research\, showcasing best practices or theoretical developments\, and fostering shared learning. Across the globe\, social workers confront a wide range of challenges\, including—but not limited to—war\, climate change\, and poverty. \nTheme: Harambee for Sustainable Shared Futures\n  URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-joint-conference-on-social-work-education-and-social-development/ LOCATION:Nairobi ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/swsd2026-spot.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR