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Public 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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Invitation to Join the E-Learning Course on the Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training
We are delighted to invite all social work educators, practitioners, researchers and students to participate in a free, self-paced e-learning course which was developed by …
Read moreCall for Nominations: COSW Board of Directors
COSW is calling for nominations to the Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible for the management and activity of COSW, meeting four …
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Call for Expressions of Interest to Host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference
IFSW Asia-Pacific invites expressions of interest from IFSW Asia-Pacific member organisations to host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference (APSWC). This biennial event brings …
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Abstract Submission Deadline for APSWC 2025 Extended to 25 June
The abstract submission deadline for the 28th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2025) has been extended to 25 June 2025. 🗓 Conference Dates: 18–21 November …
Read moreCall for Applications: volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office in New York
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW North America) is inviting applications for up to five (5) volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN …
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Vacancies for Education and UN Regional Commissioners and UN Support Team in Europe
IFSW has two exciting Regional Commissioner vacancies for Europe: United Nations Regional Commissioner Education Regional Commissioner We are also welcoming applications for : Support …
Read moreCall for expressions of interest to host the IFSW European Conference 2027
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from IFSW E member organisations wishing to host the 2027 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the …
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IFSW Europe Regional Social Work Conference 2025 Early Bird Deadline Extended
Early Bird Deadline Extended – Register by 1 June! We are pleased to announce that the early bird deadline for the Regional European Social Work Conference 2025 has been …
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Participation and Wellbeing: IFSW, IASSW, and ICSW Call for Inclusive Governance
The three presidents Sergei Zelenev (ICSW), Antoinette Lombard (IASSW) and Joachim Mumba (IFSW) On 24-25 April 2025, three leading global social welfare organisations; the International …
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World Social Work Day 2025 Report
World Social Work Day 2025 Report World Social Work Day 2025: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing World Social Work Day (WSWD) is an …
Read moreCall for Applications: IFSW Interim Secretary-General
Application Deadline: 23 May 2025 Start Date: 2 June 2025 or as early as possible Contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension) Location: Switzerland | …
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