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Sharing the challenges of social work education and practice in Nepal
The latest member to join IFSW, the Social Workers’ Association Nepal (SWAN) and Nepal School of Social Work had a joint meeting with the Norwegian …
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IFSW celebrates 25 Years of the UNCRC
Today the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child reached a milestone in its history. Celebrations across the world celebrate the commitment by governments …
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African Journal of Social Work
Released today is a free issue of the African Journal of Social Work (AJSW) This refereed journal serves as a forum for exchanging ideas and …
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An open letter to the Israeli Association of Social Workers
Dear colleagues, Shalom This year IFSW responded to the offensive against Gaza by leading the global campaign: Social Work for Peace and Self-determination. The key …
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IFSW Welcomes the Guardian & UN Campaign to promote awareness of the effects of FGM
Instruments used for Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya, on 31st October 2014, Ban Ki-Moon and the Guardian launched a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of …
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IFSW Makes Social Work Representation to the United Nations More Visible
IFSW has launched a new dedicated area of its website to highlight its representation work at the United Nations. See it here. “We have teams …
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Report: Work at the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (CoNGO)
The Conference of NGO – Board meets twice a year. This time it was connected with the meeting of NGO committee on the Status of …
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Consejo General del Trabajo Social Wins Social Journalism Award
Ms. Carmen Verde, Editor in chief of the journal receives the Award The IFSW member for Spain Consejo General del Trabajo Social has won an …
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Nepal joins IFSW
Social workers providing community education in Sunsari District in the eastern development region of Nepal The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted that …
Read moreGuiding Principles for Social Workers Working with Others to Identify and Protect Children From all Forms of Sexual Abuse
This policy statement has been drafted in response to the following resolution of the General Meeting 2012: That this General Meeting: Acknowledges that in every …
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STATEMENT FROM IFSW LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGION ON THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 43 STUDENTS IN MEXICO
The Region of Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Federation of social workers expresses its deep concern at the disappearance of 43 preservice …
Read morePRONUNCIAMENTO ANTE LA DESAPARICIÓN DE 43 ESTUDIANTES EN MÉXICO
La Región de América Latina y El Caribe de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales expresa su profunda preocupación ante la desaparición forzada de 43 …
Read moreSexual Orientation and Gender Expression
People whose sexual identity, sexual orientation or gender expression differs from the norm are vulnerable to oppression and marginalization to differing degrees in all nations …
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NGO Statement to the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Representing professional associations in 116 nations, IFSW supports the theme of “achievement of gender equality and empowerment of women” for the 59th session of the …
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Report: Work at the World Health Organization (WHO)
In September 2014, another intensive 2-day meeting of the WHO International Advisory Group for ICD-11 Mental and Behavioural Disorders took place in Madrid. Yet another …
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A history of social work in Botswana – and the challenges ahead
Members of BNASW on World Social Work Day 2014 Kgomotso Jongman President of Botswana National Association of Social Workers explains the problems facing the profession. The …
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Social work in Myanmar: a slow and difficult birth
Two British social work educators are invited to Myanmar to offer a short course in social work training. Read of their experiences in the International Guardian …
Read moreStatement by the North American Region of IFSW on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
The roots of the social work profession are grounded in the principles of peace and social justice. Social workers in North America are united by …
Read morePublic statement by the Japanese Coordinating Body for IFSW, concerning the humanitarian disaster currently taking place in Gaza
We, the Japanese social workers who belong to the Japanese Coordinating Body for IFSW (International Federation of Social Workers), make the following statement, based on …
Read moreStatement of IFSW Europe: Social Work for Peace and Self-Determination – Peace is the way
Peace is the way to freedom and self-determination for every human being. Everyone has a right to be free and freedom is a precondition of …
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