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SDGs Halfway Point: Social Work for Transformative Change
The following statement has been endorsed by the participants of the 27th IFSW Asia-Pacific Conference: In an inspirational display of solidarity and commitment, over 1,000 …
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Bridging Gaps and Creating Change: The Imperative for Social Workers Worldwide to Attend the IFSW African Region Conference in Lagos, Nigeria
In a world marked by constant transformation and an ever-evolving social landscape, the role of social workers has never been more crucial. Across Nigeria, Africa, …
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We are delighted to launch the 2024 World Social Work Day Poster
As we approach World Social Work Day 2024, we are excited to unveil the theme: “Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change”, which is rooted …
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OBDS Austria: Alternative budget speech to Parliament
On October 17, 2023, the FAIR alliance delivered an “alternative budget speech” to Parliament, addressing key issues related to care work, poverty, distributive justice, and …
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Launch of Global Agenda Theme 4: “Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change”
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) are …
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Israel / Palestine: IFSW calls for immediate ceasefire and to address the root causes of the conflict
As the bombings continue in Palestine and Israel, we witness many of the world’s governments and geo-political blocks taking sides or stumbling around wording relating …
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The second Issue of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics for 2023 has just been published!
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Volume 20, Issue 2 (2023) of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has just been published. Dr Pascal …
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Commonwealth celebrates ‘Crucial Role of Social Workers’
At the COSW online Policy Forum held on 21st October 2023, eminent Commonwealth officials, including Matthew Neuhaus (Australia), IFSW President Joachim Mumba (Zambia), Janneth Mghamba …
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NASW-DRC: Sustainable Change Through Agricultural Empowerment
In the face of ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-DRC) has made significant strides in …
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Your chance to take part in the biggest global study of challenging working conditions of social workers
All social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open …
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A Childhood for Life. Social workers recommendations to improve the living conditions of children in low-income families and prevent the transmission of poverty in Norway
The expert group on children in impoverished families in Norway, appointed on August 12, 2022, delivered a report titled “A Childhood for Life” on October …
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International Professional Exchange Programs of the Council of International Fellowship
IFSW is delighted to share the opportunity presented by the 2024 National Branches of the Council of International Fellowship (CIF) to go abroad and connect …
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26 October: Annual Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Symposium
The annual Social Service Workforce Week, spearheaded by our esteemed partner, the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance, carries profound importance for social workers across the …
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17 OCTOBER 2023, WORLD DAY OF POVERTY – SOCIAL WORKERS’ ESSENTIAL ROLE IN COMBATING POVERTY AND FOSTERING INCLUSION
Social workers in Europe are encouraged to participate in the IFSW POVERTY WATCH 2023 Report by completing the questionnaire available at the following link. …
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Africa ranks high on the acute multidimensional poverty index, contributing the greatest share of the global population living below the extreme poverty threshold of 1.90 …
Read moreIFSW North America: Solidarity with Social Workers in Israel and Palestine
IFSW North America region stands in support with our European and Asia Pacific colleagues. https://www.ifsw.org/solidarity-with-social-workers-in-israel-and-palestine/
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21 October: Online COSW Policy Forum
Dear Colleagues We warmly welcome you to join us for the second annual COSW Policy Forum (online): The contribution of the Commonwealth to Global Social Policy …
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Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
As President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west …
Read moreSolidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
The people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the …
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The Aegean Declaration on Climate Justice and Social Work
In August, a groundbreaking collaboration brought together social workers from Greece, Turkey, and the UK championed by the Turkish Association of Social Workers, the Hellenic …
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