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IFSW Europe World Social Work Day Blog #4 Trust Hope and Decolonising Practice in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)
Trust, Hope and Decolonising Practice in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) Sara Abelsen (Professional Teacher in Social Work, Ilisimatusarfik, University of Greenland) Steven Arnfjord (Professor in Social …
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World Social Work Day 2026 Message from the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific
To mark World Social Work Day 2026, the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific, Machiko Ohara, has shared a message reflecting on this year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope …
Read moreIFSW Europe World Social Work Day Blog #3 – Social Work and the Environmental Crisis: Promoting Hope Through Practice
During Social Work week, IFSW Europe President Ruth Allen and Zandrea Stewart from the UK consider how we can integrate understanding of climate and environment …
Read moreIFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #2 Strengthening Social Work Across Europe – Co-Building Hope And Harmony
From the Strengthening Social Work Across Europe IFSW E Members Project Steering Group Celebrating Social Work On World Social Work Day 2026, IFSW Europe celebrates …
Read moreIFSW Europe WSWD 2026 Blog #1 Join With The Next Generation of Social Workers Across Europe!
In this time of profound and ongoing changes, the next generation of social workers are vital and will need solidarity, resilience and creativity. In this …
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WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW President
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW President Joachim Cuthbert Mumba reflects on the global challenges facing our societies and the vital role …
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WSWD 2026 Message from IFSW Interim Secretary-General
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW Interim Secretary-General Pascal Rudin reflects on the global challenges facing communities today and the vital role …
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IFSW CPD Human rights of Social Workers and their Responsibilities for Service Recipients
IFSW CPD on Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients The IFSW has arranged another Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2026 …
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International Webinar Explores Social Work, Migration, and Ethical Challenges
The Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK) will jointly host an international webinar titled Histories of Compliance and Resistance: …
Read moreMaking Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: The transformational potential of the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project
Making Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: Transformative messages and reflections from the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project A webinar: 11 March 2026 17:00 CET/16:00 …
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Call for Chapters: Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work (Second Edition)
A call for chapters has been issued for the forthcoming second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work: Challenges and Counter Movements. We …
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From Evidence to Action: Global Coalition Launches Push for Stronger WHO Leadership on Gun Violence
The official launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence on 10 February 2026 was met with strong global participation and engagement. …
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Marking A New Roma and Traveller Inclusion Strategy for Europe from the Council of Europe
IFSW Europe’s representative for Romani and Traveller Rights, Allison Hulmes, Senior Lecturer from Swansea University, introduces an important new strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion …
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A focus on Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland): Geopolitical Anxiety, Indigenous Rights, and the Global Mandate of Social Work
Graffiti illustrating the impact of social development in Nuuk. Photo taken by Dan Allen More than a blog, this contribution from social work academic colleagues …
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World Social Work Day 2026 at the United Nations in Geneva
On 18 March 2026, World Social Work Day will be celebrated online at the United Nations Office in Geneva under the theme “Co Building Hope …
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IFSW Co-Sponsors Side Event on the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Palais des Nations, Geneva | Hybrid and Livestreamed The International Federation of Social Workers is proud to co-sponsor …
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Special General Meeting Concludes on Membership Motions
On 18 February 2026, the International Federation of Social Workers held a Special General Meeting to consider motions concerning the membership of the Israeli Union …
Read moreWebinar Launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 …
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Final Conferences and Policy Dissemination of Findings from the EU Horizon ‘Responsive’ Project.
IFSW Europe has been a partner in the three-year Responsive research project that comes to an end this month. The project has gathered a huge …
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AvenirSocial Launches the Charter for an Ecosocial Social Work in Switzerland
The International Commission of AvenirSocial – the Swiss professional association for social work – took seriously the call from the People’s Global Summit to promote the People’s Charter …
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