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Participation and Wellbeing: IFSW, IASSW, and ICSW Call for Inclusive Governance
The three presidents Sergei Zelenev (ICSW), Antoinette Lombard (IASSW) and Joachim Mumba (IFSW) On 24-25 April 2025, three leading global social welfare organisations; the International …
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World Social Work Day 2025 Report
World Social Work Day 2025 Report World Social Work Day 2025: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing World Social Work Day (WSWD) is an …
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Call for Applications: IFSW Interim Secretary-General
Application Deadline: 23 May 2025 Start Date: 2 June 2025 or as early as possible Contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension) Location: Switzerland | …
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Convocatoria para el puesto de Secretario/a General Interino/a de la FITS
Plazo de solicitud: 23 de mayo de 2025 Fecha de inicio: 2 de junio de 2025 o lo antes posible Contrato: 3 meses (con posibilidad …
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Jane Hoey Scholarship Now Open for Applications – Supporting Participation in APSWC 2025
The International Federation of Social Workers Asia Pacific (IFSW-AP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Jane Hoey Scholarship, designed to support social workers …
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Celebrating World Social Work Day 2025 in Thailand – A Regional Gathering for Solidarity and Social Justice
Celebrating World Social Work Day 2025 in Thailand – A Regional Gathering for Solidarity and Social Justice The Department of Social Development and Welfare, Ministry …
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IFSW President to Speak on Global Panel Exploring Participation, Well-being and AI in Social Welfare
IFSW is pleased to announce that President Joachim Mumba will be participating in a distinguished panel discussion at the upcoming ICSW International Conference on Participation, …
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Statement from the President of IFSW-AP on the Earthquake in Myanmar
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025, claiming thousands of lives and causing widespread destruction. As …
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Webinar Highlights Recognition of Social Work Across Africa
Webinar participants with Oluwatoni Adeleke, Sylvia Daisy Romanus, Joachim Mumba, Mustapha Mashood & David N Jones Progress in establishing recognition and regulation of social work …
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Social Work in The Taiwanese Mountains
This week the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their …
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Register now: New CPD Course for Social Workers on Care & Support Systems
A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept, is now open …
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IFSW Europe Briefing – March 2025
Greetings to all our members and wishing you all a wonderful World Social Work Day. This is the first of regular Briefings for IFSW Europe …
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IFSW Europe President Ruth Allen and the IFSW Europe Executive wish you a happy and peaceful World Social Work Day 2025!
As we approach World Social Work Day (WSWD) on the 18th of March, we extend warm wishes and solidarity with our members across Europe and …
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IFSW celebrates the completion of the Archives Project
Photo: Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall at the IFSW office in Switzerland The IFSW Archives team—Fiona Robertson, the official Archivist, assisted by Nigel Hall—is pleased …
Read moreWorld Social Work Day Event in Japan
To celebrate World Social Work Day, the Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) held a special event on March 2 at Japan Women’s University. …
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Statement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers in Support of the Association of Social Workers – Ukraine
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in unwavering solidarity with our member organisation The Association of Social Workers – Ukraine and the people …
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IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Day Statement
By the President, IFSW Africa Region, Oluwatoni Adeleke. “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” On this International Women’s Day, we, as social workers …
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IFSW’s International Women’s Day Statement – Let’s #Accelerate Action for Women’s Equality
On International Women’s Day (IWD), IFSW standing in solidarity with women and girls around the world, celebrates their achievements, and joins the call for action …
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Book Launch (Online): School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects
We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects on Friday 21 …
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IFSW Europe Webinar for World Social Work Day 2025
18th March 2025 17.30-19.00 CET (UK time 16.30-18.00) Exploring Intergenerational Solidarity: Social work in Europe across the generations This is a free event. To register …
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