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Global Standards, Local Action: Austria Introduces Social Work Framework
The Austrian Professional Association of Social Work (obds), in collaboration with a broad alliance of professional bodies, academic institutions, and community networks, has officially launched …
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IFSW Education Commission Defends the Right to Speak for Justice: Standing with Professor Lavalette
It is with great concern that we have learned that Professor Michael Lavalette has been summoned by the police for an interview under the UK …
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Convocatoria para el rol de representante regional por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión Indígena de la FITS
Convocatoria para el rol de representante regional por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión Indígena de la FITS Call for applications: LAC representative …
Read moreConvocatoria para el rol de representante regional por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión de Educación de la FITS
Convocatoria para el rol de representante regional por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión de Educación de la FITS Call for applications: LAC …
Read moreConvocatoria para representante/s regional/es por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión de Naciones Unidas de la FITS
Convocatoria para representante/s regional/es por América Latina y el Caribe ante la Comisión de Naciones Unidas de la FITS Call for applications: LAC representatives to …
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Vacancies for IFSW Europe regional representative to the UN Commissioner
IFSW Europe Regional Commissioner to the United Nations The IFSW Global Commission to the UN and IFSW Europe are reopening the call for the main …
Read morePublic Statement of Solidarity with Palestinian Social Workers and the People of Gaza
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its unwavering and heartfelt solidarity with the Palestinian Social Workers and Psychologists Syndicate and with the people …
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Eurasia Forum 2025 Marks New Era of Global Social Work Collaboration and Intergenerational Leadership
The 16th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers convened from 2–4 July 2025 at Yeungnam University in Daegu, Republic of Korea, under the timely and compelling …
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Mozambique Hosts National Social Work Conference as Association of Social Workers Moves Toward IFSW Membership
The African Association of Social Workers Mozambique (AASMO) held its second national conference on 3–4 July 2025 at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel, bringing …
Read moreLe Mozambique accueille une conférence nationale sur le travail social alors que l’Association des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux se prépare à adhérer à la FITS
L’Association africaine des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux du Mozambique (AASMO) a tenu sa deuxième conférence nationale les 3 et 4 juillet 2025 à l’hôtel Montebelo …
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Secure Your Place at SWSD 2026 in Nairobi
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 …
Read morePublic Statement of Solidarity with Social Workers in Iran
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in solemn solidarity with the Iranian Association of Social Workers and the broader social work community in …
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CASW 2025 Annual Report Highlights Major Advocacy Wins and Growing Impact of Social Work Across Canada
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year marked by significant advocacy achievements, expanded professional development, and …
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IFSW President Joachim Mumba Highlights Collective Strength at Eurasia Forum
The 16th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers opened on 2 July 2025 at Yeungnam University in the Republic of Korea with a powerful address by …
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IFSW UN representatives working together to advocate for SDG action
Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers’ United Nations Commission from across the world came together to contribute to an inquiry from the UN’s …
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Crossing Borders, Creating Change: Social Work Students Unite in Arnhem
From 23 to 27 June 2025, the International Social Work Learning Lab (ISWLL) brought together social work students and faculty members from Germany, Greece, and …
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Pulling Together for Shared Futures: SWSD 2026 Opens Call for Submissions
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 …
Read moreIFSW Appoints Pascal Rudin as Interim Secretary-General
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) would like to inform that our Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell, is currently on extended leave. During this time, …
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New COSW Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
The newly convened Council of the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) held its first formal meeting on 24 May 2025, bringing together representatives from …
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News from India: NAPSPI Publishes May 2025 Newsletter Focusing on Family Wellbeing
The Asia-Pacific regional office is pleased to share the May 2025 newsletter from the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSPI). This edition, …
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