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Response to the PUSWP call for the expulsion of the IUSW
This statement is a response to the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) call for the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) to …
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IFSW-AP Newsletter Issue 2 is now available!
We are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and …
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Commonwealth Young Carers Urge Heads of Government to Support the Young Carers Charter
Eighteen young carers from eleven Commonwealth countries have created a video promoting the Commonwealth Charter for Young Carers, urging leaders to endorse it at their …
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Indonesian and Malaysian Social Worker Associations Strengthen Ties
Dr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association …
Read moreIFSW policy singled out in the UN General Assembly 77th Session report from the Secretary-General
The United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres in promoting the rights of nature, highlighted in his Harmony with Nature report to the General Assembly that, “the …
Read more“Harambee!”: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference
Harambee!: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference As the Global President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), I …
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Save the date SWSD2026
📢🌍 Save the Date: Global Social Work Conference 2026 🌍📢 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the International Association of Schools of Social Work …
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Maltese Association of Social Workers 30th anniversary
The Maltese Association of Social Workers is celebrating a major milestone next month as it marks its 30th anniversary. This is a significant achievement for …
Read moreIFSW works with WHO on Transforming Health Policy and Practice
IFSW has been invited to work with The World Health Organisation (WHO) as they undertake a refocus that emphasizes engagement and relationships between action-orientated leaderful …
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IFSW / UN OHCHR CPD Course Finishes with Renewed Commitments
Photo: Arturo Requesens-Galnares, Pradeep Wagle, Priska Fleischlin, Rory Truell. Missing in the photo is Rin Kim Jung (Co-facilitator), OHCHR Over the last weeks, the IFSW …
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IFSW AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE-2025
SAVE THE DATE AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE 2025 French – SAVE THE DATE CONFÉRENCE DE LA RÉGION AFRIQUE 2025 Portuguese – GUARDAR A DATA CONFERÊNCIA DA …
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IFSW Represented at Global UN Civil Society Conference
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global …
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IFSW Longstanding Leader Honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’
IFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers …
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Successful lobbying leads to payments for social work students on placement
IFSW congratulates student advocacy movements, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties …
Read moreResponding to Nature’s Call for Change: A statement on the role of social work in the context of catastrophic weather traumatising communities around the world
Over the last days we have witnessed devastating floods in many countries around the world. This has resulted in significant loss of life and the …
Read moreIFSW Stands in Support of Pro-Peace Students in Universities Across the USA
The Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, expresses its steadfast support for the social work students and staff who have courageously participated …
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Report on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social …
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Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March …
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CALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish …
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CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the …
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