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COSW Releases Activity Report Highlighting Key Achievements and Collaboration with IFSW
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work …
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Global Study Highlights Deteriorating Conditions for Social Workers and Opportunities for Advocacy
A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years. Conducted across various …
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Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children
Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social …
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IFSW Executive Issues Censure Against The Israeli Union Of Social Workers for Not Acting to Promote Peace
The IFSW executive has, by majority decision, issued a censure against the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) for not upholding the Federation’s ethical principles …
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Join the Conversation: Social Workers Invited to Shape the Future of Social Development
The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No …
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON SOCIAL WELFARE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM
Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of …
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Special Release: IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Vol.3
On this Christmas Day, we are pleased to present the latest edition of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter. This issue highlights the outstanding work of social …
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IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message. In the video message, …
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The 2025 World Social Work Day Theme Announced
The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day …
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International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics Volume 21, Number 2 Published
IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics. This issue continues …
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World Health Organisation embraces social work in learning about community engagement
Photo: Authors of the paper with members of the advisory group and discussion panel in Doha at the World Innovation Summit for Health. Earlier this …
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Korean Association of Social Workers exchange with Swiss and British Associations
Photo: Members of the Korean Association of Social Workers at the AvenirSocial office in Bern This month the Korean Association of Social Workers met their …
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IFSW-AP and KASW Hold Productive Meeting in Tokyo
On 15 November 2024, a fruitful meeting between the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) and the Korea Association of Social Workers (KASW) …
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PASWI 76th NATIONAL CONVENTION PAVES THE WAY FOR BROADER REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Cebu City, Philippines – The 76th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, …
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Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
Image: Jioji Ravulo, Malakai Waqa Kaitani, Nathan Chong-Nee, Andrzej Frank, Yvonne Crichton-Hill, At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, a team of …
Read moreSocial workers across the world experience chronically difficult working conditions, says new global research
A three-year global comparison of the working conditions of social workers, just published in The British Journal of Social Work, finds that ‘social workers across …
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Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’
IFSW in partnership with The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland are delighted to announce the publication of Social Work as a Global …
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UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future
The UN Secretary-General’s Harmony with Nature Report, 2024 has once again highlighted the essential role of social work in driving transformative change. The report draws …
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On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia …
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Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting …
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