International Federation of Social Workers

In memory of Terry Bamford
2021-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Virtual
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 in Worthing to celebrate the life of Terry Bamford.
Terry was a passionate advocate of social justice, international social work and human rights. His contribution to BASW as a leader, advisor and friend will always be valued. Terry has left an enduring legacy and is greatly missed by all who knew him.
A fuller memorial event in 2020 was postponed due to the pandemic.
We now invite you to join family, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life, his work and the impact he had.
Click here to register.

Assistant·e de service social : combats passés, présents et à venir... Qu’en est-il aujourd’hui de l’engagement ?
2021-10-09
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PGM journée rencontre 9_10

Le 9 octobre 2021 à l’ITS de Pau
Avec la collaboration de l’Institut du Travail Social Pierre Bourdieu Pau et des anciennes adhérentes de l’association MARS (Mouvement des AS pour la Reconnaissance du travail Social)

IFSW European Conference on Social Work 2021
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-13 | zagreb, ONLINE, Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
IFSW European Conference on Social Work 2021
Dates : 11-13 October 2021
Theme: Meeting new challenges.
Host: IFSW Europe and Croatian Association of Social Workers
Venue: Online
https://www.ifsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Program-IFSW-EUROPEAN-CONFERENCE-ON-SOCIAL-WORK-2021-1.pdf
Contacts
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"No one will be left behind" FORSA 2021 CONFERENCE -Iceland - online 11 - 12 November 2021
2021-11-11 - 2021-11-12
Dear colleagues,
https://forsa2021.is/
Because of the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization committee of the FORSA Congress 2021 have reached the difficult decision to transition to a fully virtual congress in November 2021. Further information about the online conference, registration process and fees will be announced shortly.
In accordance with the uncertainties of how 2021 will look the early bird fee registration will be in October 2021.
On behalf of the organizing committee in Iceland,
Steinunn Hrafnsdóttir, Steinunn Bergmann and Guðbjörg Ottósdóttir

IFSW Asia Pacific Region Social Work Conference
2021-11-11 - 2021-11-13 | Hybrid, Brisbane, QL, Australia
IFSW Asia Pacific Region Social Work Conference
Dates: 11-13 November 2021,
Venue: Hybrid (online and Brisbane, Qld).
Registration: Open
Theme: Social Work and the Sustainable Development Goals
Host: The International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Contacts
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD”, Azerbaijan
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2021-12-17 17:00 UTC
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
“CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL WORK IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD”

16-17 NOVEMBER, 2021
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Social Sciences and Psychology of Baku State University and Azerbaijan “Social Work” Public Union (AZSWU) will hold an international scientific conference on “The Contribution of Social Work in the Post-War Period” on November 16-17, 2021.
Theme 1: Social work with civilians, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and families of martyrs.
Theme 2: Social work with military personnel and their families, and veterans and their families.
Theme 3: The role of social work in the process of socio-economic reintegration.
Theme 4: Organization of training of social workers working with people affected by war.
Theme 5: The role of social work in the Implementation of the social policy and services for people affected by war.
Theme 6: The role of social work in the reintegration of displaced people population due to war.
Abstract submission deadline: October 25th, 2021
Please send your abstract to:
Abstract word limit: 500 words

Abstract submission deadline: October 25th, 2021
Email abstract to:
Working languages of the conference: Azerbaijani, Turkish, English and Russian
Abstract word limit: 500 words
All conference materials (abstracts and theses) will be published and participants will be provided with appropriate certificates.

IFSW African Region social work Conference
2021-11-23 08:00 - 2021-11-26 17:00 (Africa/Kigali)
IFSW African regional Conference
Dates: 23rd to 26th November 2021
Venue: Hybrid (online and Kigali).
Registration: Open
Contact: African Region
Theme: Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable Development: Social Work position in achieving SDGs
Host: The International Federation of Social Workers – Rwanda National Organisation of Social Workers (RWA-NOSW).
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IFSW Global Survey of Working Conditions Of Social Workers
2022-01-01 - 2022-05-31 | Online
IFSW Global Survey of Working Conditions Of Social Workers
‘Working conditions affect everybody´, said Silvana Martinez, IFSW President, ´and we know that social workers have some of the most difficult working conditions of any profession around the world. That is why today IFSW is launching the biggest global survey on social working conditions´.
The IFSW and Bath Spa University Centre for Health and Cognition (in association with Ulster University Social Work Department) are carrying out the next stage of a long-term global research project shining a light on the everyday working environment of social workers around the world.
Survey details
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World Social Work Day 2022
2022-03-01 - 2022-03-31
The World Social Work Day 2022 takes place on 15th March 2022.
The theme: ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´ coincides with the theme of the people´s summit that will take place on the 29th June to the 2nd July.
The theme presents a vision and action plan to create new global values, policies and practices that develop trust, security and confidence for all people and the sustainability of the planet. World Social Work Day 2022 will be a highlight opportunity for the social work profession to engage all social work networks and the community they work within to make contributions to the values and principles which enable all people to have their dignity respected through shared futures. To learn more about the people´s global summit and making contributions click here: https://newecosocialworld.com/
For details on #WSWD2022 checkout at wswd
Poster translations send to:

IFSW North America regional international conference
2022-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The IFSW North America regional international conference virtual conference with the theme: Honoring the Indigenous Journey.
Creating a more equitable North America by honoring our past and acknowledging our present to build our future. This year’s conference is sponsored by the IFSW North American Region. Each session will have a focus on honoring Indigenous populations.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will understand the impact that colonization has had on indigenous communities.
Attendees will understand the action steps needed for integrating advocacy into social work practice.
Attendees will understand the complexities surrounding international social work.

For details and registration IFSW NA conference
Contacts: Email

IFSW 2022 General Meeting
2022-05-14 08:00 - 2022-05-16 17:00 UTC | Online
The IFSW 2022 General Meeting (GM) will be held as an online forum on our website on the 14th, 15th and 16th of May.
The General Meeting is the supreme governing body of the Federation and during these three days, member organisations will discuss and approve the policies of the Federation, elect the Executive Committee, and if required approve amendments or additions to the Constitution.
The IFSW Secretariat hopes that all members organisations will actively participate in the online forum. More information about registering to participate and how the online process will work is available here: Details on the GM

What should be the social workers' response to the current crisis in Sri Lanka?
2022-06-21 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
What should be the social workers’ response to the current crisis in Sri Lanka? – A conversation.
The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) and the Commonwealth Organisation of Social Work (COSW) invites all social work to an online webinar on: What should be the social workers’ response to the current crisis in Sri Lanka?
Date: 21st June 2022.
Time: 15.30 to 16.30 UTC.
Join here

Global people's summit
2022-06-29 - 2022-07-02 | Online
The IFSW together with other global professional bodies, NGOs, Educational and regions representatives are co-facilitating the planning and running the;
‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’
The People’s Global Summit
Date: 29th June to 2nd July 2022 – Online
This is a great opportunity for everyone globally to take part and contribute in the agendas of their lives locally and internationally.
For details on registration and submission of contributions (abstracts): #Newecosocialworld

COSW Policy forum Online
2022-10-22 06:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online
COSW social work community Policy forum.

Calling all social workers and students in the Commonwealth, national associations, universities and anybody else who wishes to support COSW activities to join an open meeting on Saturday 22 October.

DATE: 22nd OCTOBER 2022 (RESERVE)
Time: 06.00 – 07.30 or 16.00 – 17.30 (UTC)
Venue: Online
Details: COSW Policy Forum Online notice
Web: www.cosw.info/news

IFSW virtual side-panel event in support to the 61st session of the UN commission for social development
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
The IFSW UN commission (New York office) has arranged a virtual side-panel event in support to the 61st session of the UN commission for social development.
Topic: Social work strategies to support decent work to overcome inequalities and Achieve the 2030 agenda: Co-building and Eco-Social World.
Date: Thursday 9th February, 2023.
Time: 3pm to 4.15pm EST
Register
Contact

World social work day 2023
2023-03-01 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 UTC
The world social work day is here with us again.
Global social workers from every corner of the globe will be celebrating professional development reflecting on the profession through a theme of, ‘Respecting diversity through joint social action’.
To share and publish your events, kindly contract us @ WSWD2023
For details and poster translations check out at World social work day 2023

Japanese Federation of Social Workers International Symposium
2023-03-12 16:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
International Symposium on Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons
By Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW).
In celebrating the #WSWD2023, the JFSW will hold an International symposium on the Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons.
Date: 12th March 2023
Venue: Online
Program: symposium program
Symposium flier: 20230312JFSW_symposium
Registration and contact: JFSW

World Social Work day 2023 Conference @ the UN Geneva
2023-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
World Social Work Day has been celebrated around the globe since 1983. This year, @ UN Geneva, #WSWD2023 conference is once again co-hosted by UNRISD, the Fribourg Schools of Social Work, IFSW and IASSSW. The celebration of World Social Work Day aims not just to showcase the achievements of social work and increase its visibility, but also to highlight its synergies with social development: shared commitments to social justice, inclusive development and human rights.
Date: 15th March 2023.
Venue: Online
Register HERE

Asia Pacific social work day 2023 conference
2023-03-21 08:30 - 12:30 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
The IFSW Asia Pacific region, invites you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work 2023 and the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2023 in celebrating World Social Work Day 2023 under the theme “Respecting Diversity Through joint social action” on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Bangkok time (GMT+7) in a hybrid format at the meeting room on the 8th floor of the Department of Social Development and Welfare Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand AND online via Zoom Cloud Meeting.
Day: Tuesday, March 21, 2023,
Time: 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Bangkok time (GMT+7)
Venue: Hybrid
Register HERE

IFSW North America Regional Conference
2023-03-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Topic: Social Work Across Borders: Canada & USA
Date: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Time: 11am-3pm EDT
Register here: https://app.webinar.net/D0kWpQDMmxb

39th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations
2023-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
39th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations
Theme: Creating a More Inclusive World: Overcoming Barriers to EnABLE Environments
Day: Monday, April 3, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon EST
Venue: Ecosoc Chamber, United Nations, NY City
Registration opens on 20th March 2023: Register

Jornada Internacional de Trabajo Social Contemporáneo : Investigación e Intervención Social
2023-04-10 08:00 - 2023-04-11 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Jornada Internacional de Trabajo Social Contemporáneo : Investigación e Intervención Social
(International Conference on Contemporary Social Work: Research and Social Intervention)
Organised by: the National University of Loja, in partnership with ADOPTRASOC; Asociación Dominicana de Profesionales de Trabajo Social, CEATSO and MITSO
⚙ Modalidad en Línea📆 10 y 11 de abril de 2023📋 Inscripciones y + info en https://bit.ly/JornadasTSC
🗓 Revisa la agenda completa en: https://bit.ly/Agenda_TS23📄 Evento gratuito con costo de emisión por certificado.
Venue: Online
Date: 10 – 11, April 2023
Language: Spanish
Programme/ Agenda_Afiche_II_Jornadas_TS

IFSW Europe 2023 Regional Conference
2023-05-21 - 2023-05-24
IFSW Europe Social Work Conference 2023
A 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.
Date: 21st – 24th MAY 2023
Venue: Prague Czech Republic
Contact: Conference website

Young Carers Voices – International perspectives
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-09 | Virtual
2023 is the Commonwealth Year of Youth and with the development of the first Commonwealth Young Carers Charter, it has the potential to be a landmark year. There has also been significant progress in the recognition of the need for more young carers support in other countries around the world.
To mark these developments, young carers and organisations from around the world will be coming together across two days in June to hear the voices of young carers and organisations that are supporting them.
Download the flyer here.
To register, please use the following links:
Day 1: Thursday 8 June, 5pm to 7pm (UK time): Link
Day 2: Friday 9 June, 9am to 11am (UK time): Link

Historical Development of Indigenous Social Work and Evolving Practice Models in Canada
2023-06-10 | Virtual
International Social Work Research Webinar
Co-hosted by: Association for International Social Work (AISW), Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work (JSSSW) TBC, Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Research Project No. 19K14002
Supported by: Japanese Association for Social Work Education (JASWE), Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) [Japanese Association of Certified Social Workers/Japanese Association of Mental Health Social Workers/Japanese Association of Social Workers in Health Services/Japanese Association of Social Workers]
Download the Flyer here
Venue and format: Hybrid of Japan Women’s University Mejiro Campus (Room 12009, Hyakunijunenkan) and online (Zoom Webinar)
Participation fee: FREE (with English & Japanese simultaneous interpretation)
Capacity: first 500 applicants
Application: by June 8 (Thu) 2023
* Zoom link will be sent by June 9 (Fri) 2023 to the registered e-mail address.
Register here

Asia-Pacific region pre-conference workshop
2023-11-04 13:15 - 17:15 (Asia/Shanghai)
The Asia-Pacific region invites all social workers to a pre-conference workshop. This is to share, reflect and contribute to the experiences as well as education on DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, MITIGATION & REHABILITATION – SOCIAL WORK PERSPECTIVE.
The region countries have witnessed many disasters in the last decade. Earthquakes, typhoons, floods and fires have been ‘natural’ disasters that have regularly impacted many countries. We also have experienced ‘manmade’ disasters including social and political conflicts that have caused distress in the affected communities. This workshop aims to bring social work experiences and practical interventions from those who have worked during such disasters and provide opportunities to share strategies that can be documented for future guidance.
Pre-Conference poster
Date: 4th November 2023
Time: 1.15 to 5.15pm Cebu time (UTC+8)
Venue: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
Registration is open here
Contact: Sriganesh M V (Vice President, IFSW-AP)
Amran Jamil (Honorary Secretary, IFSW-AP)

IFSW Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023
2023-11-05 08:00 - 2023-11-07 16:00 UTC
Conference Welcome Video
Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023: Download Flyer | Download Brochure
Date: 5th – 7th November 2023
Venue: Cebu City, Philippines – Waterfront Hotel Contact Email
Please note that there is also a Preconference Workshop on 4th November 2023: Please click here for details
For registration mail to:

IFSW Africa Regional Conference 2023
2023-11-22 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00 UTC
IFSW Africa Social Work Conference 2023
The African Region social workers invite all professionals to join them in a regional conference to be held in Lagos, Nigeria.
For details on registration, abstract submission and all formats of participation follow up at the conference page
Date: 22nd – 24th November 2023
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria
Contact: Conference website

IFSW side panel event for the UN 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development
2024-02-09 09:45 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
IFSW is delighted to announce a side panel event for the upcoming 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, emphasising the critical intersection of social justice and ecological sustainability. The event, titled “Rights, Voice, Protections: Co-Creating Social Justice in an Eco-Social World,” aims to spotlight the pressing goal of eradicating poverty within the framework of planetary boundaries.
Event details
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Panorama of Social Work: Innovation and Inclusiveness In Development
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-24 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Download the Save the Date Flyer
Download the Call for Papers and Posters
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