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WEBINAR: Voices from the Borders: Social Work responds to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
IFSW Europe hosts a webinar on the 15 March 2022, World Social Work Day, at 18.00 CET REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED The link for the …
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Panamanian Social Work and Public Health professional associations address gaps between health and social services
This week the leaders of the Panamanian Social Work and Public Health professional associations met to discuss the policy and practice gaps between health and …
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The Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) – Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone
Press Release: Crisis in Ukraine highlights social and racial inequalities among ethnic minority groups fleeing for their lives from the warzone The Irish Association of …
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Webinar series: Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
The IFSW and Social Work Ethics Research Group (SWERG) would like to warmly invite Social Workers around the world, from different background, to join us …
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Age with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022
Age with Rights: IFSW Europe supports the Global Rally on 3 March 2022 On Thursday, 3 March 2022, the Global Alliance for the Rights of …
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New Book: Youth and The Mystery Wall by Phil Frampton
Phil was a founder of the Care Leavers Association in England. He writes about the crucial importance of teenagers’ collective empowerment from the perspective of his …
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Military Aggression in Ukraine
Social work has responded over many decades to the human tragedies that follow the war. The military aggression in Ukraine will result in death, destruction, …
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The deadline for contribution submission has been extended until March 31st!
Good News! The deadline for contribution submission has been extended until March 31st! Following people’s calls and requests, the deadline for the #NewEcoSocialWorld #PeoplesSummit has been …
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International Social Work Programme in the Netherlands Endorsed by IFSW
Photo: HAN BISW students arriving for fieldwork placement in Nepal at the Maya Foundation This week, the Bachelor of International Social Work offered by HAN …
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IFSW secretariat introduces internship program
The IFSW is pleased to announce the introduction of internship program IFSW is continuously growing and pursues to advance social work development locally and internationally. …
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Social Workers in the DRC Building Community Centre
Social Workers in the DRC Building Community Centre Colleagues from the DRC are working on building a community centre, named Centre Mwanga, at Uvira town …
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IJSWVE Journal: Call for Papers
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, which is published by IFSW, is seeking submissions for a special issue on the topic of …
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Seis acciones que podemos hacer para construir juntos y juntas un mundo sostenible y justo
“El mundo está lleno de cambios. La triple crisis global -el cambio climático, la creciente desigualdad y la pandemia global- está privando a las personas …
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The IFSW 2021 End of Year Report highlights the need for new partnersips to champion change
2021 was a journey of challenge for everyone and a year when the social work profession can be proud of its achievements. Throughout the world, …
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Six actions que nous pouvons faire pour construire ensemble un monde durable et équitable
‘Le monde est plein de changements. Les trois crises mondiales interdépendantes que sont les changements climatiques, l’accroissement rapide des inégalités et la pandémie mondiale privent …
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A call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives”
A call for contributions on book chapters “The Ubuntu Practitioner: Social Work Perspectives” To be published by IFSW in November 2022 Editors: Bernard Mayaka …
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IFSW wish all Social Workers worldwide a Happy New year
IFSW wish all it’s members and social workers worldwide a happy new year. Major developments have taken place in 2021 under our global theme Ubuntu: …
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Join the Peoples Summit and submit your contribution for a #NewEcoSocialWorld
The people’s summit invites everyone to share and advance their ideas and contributions to shape the Global Values Declaration for a new eco-social world. Individuals …
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Improving civil dialogue in the European Semester process
IFSW Europe, member of Social Platform, promotes the civil dialogue in the European Semester process. We propose you the Social Platform guidance document to EU …
Read moreIFSW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT: “EQUALITY: Reducing inequalities, promoting human rights “
The Human Rights Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), on Human Rights Day 2021 and the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration …
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