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Your views needed! IFSW Europe Consultation on Two Policy Papers – Deadline 27th November
During the IFSW Europe Delegates Meeting in Utrecht, NL 9-11 October 2026, the delegates welcomed presentations on two important policy papers and looked forward to …
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New WHO Guide Calls for a Global Shift from Institutional Care to Community-Based Support
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark guide, Shifting Mental Health and Social Care from Institutions to the Community: A Practical Guide to …
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COSW Represents Social Work at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will bring social work perspectives to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), taking place in St …
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IFSW Europe Consulation on the European Social Package 2026 -promoting a social work perspective on poverty at the heart of the EU
The EU Commission recently published it’s ‘Social Package 2026’ (https://tinyurl.com/54j86ty3 )focused on policy and action in four key areas: Anti-poverty An Affordable Housing Plan The …
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Shared Foundations, Stronger Futures: Austria Reinforces the Common Identity of Social Work and Social Pedagogy
The Austrian Professional Association of Social Work (obds), in collaboration with partners across the profession, has published an updated edition of Soziale Arbeit in Österreich …
Read moreReport of the IFSW Europe Annual Delegates’ Meeting 2026 9-11 October, Utrecht, Netherlands
The IFSW Europe annual Delegates’ Meeting 2026 (DM) in Utrecht, Netherlands attracted over 60 participants. Official delegates from 24 member associations, official observers, representatives and …
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IFSW Appoints Dr Pascal Rudin as Secretary-General
Image: Dr Pascal Rudin, IFSW Secretary-General Bringing together frontline social work experience, international advocacy and organisational leadership, Pascal takes office with a commitment to listening, …
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IFSW calls upon the Intergovernmental Process Beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to include the full range of economic, social and environmental conditions as critical dimensions to sustainable development
In response to a Call for Contributions by relevant stakeholders, the IFSW UN Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers contributed to the Intergovernmental …
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World Mental Health Day 2026 – Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
October 10, 2026 On this World Mental Health Day, the Indigenous Commission affirms the importance of holistic wellbeing and the need for the voices of …
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IFSW Initiates Dialogue with the ILO on Decent Work, Care, and Working Conditions in Social Work
IFSW Initiates Dialogue with the ILO on Decent Work, Care, and Working Conditions in Social Work During the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, …
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Paris 2028: Preparing to Celebrate 100 Years of International Social Work
Left to right: Abye Tasse, Pascal Rudin, Marcel Jaeger, Eva Ponce de Leon, Olivier Jeanne, Ruth Allen, Chloé Altwegg-Boussac IFSW Global President Eva Ponce de …
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From Invisible to Recognised: Social Work’s Role in Universal Birth Registration
IFSW will contribute to an international discussion on 28 September 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 in Geneva (11:00–12:30 UTC), exploring practical approaches to accelerating birth …
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IFSW and ANAS Discuss the Future of Social Work in France and Look Ahead to Paris 2028
Left to right: Céline Lembert, Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Sandra Domenge, Frédérique Sylvain, Simon Bounoure. Online in the background: Hafsa Belayachi On 18 …
Read moreLa FITS et l’ANAS discutent de l’avenir du travail social en France et se tournent vers Paris 2028
De gauche à droite : Céline Lembert, Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Sandra Domenge, Frédérique Sylvain, Simon Bounoure. En ligne à l’arrière-plan : Hafsa …
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Bringing an Intersectional Social Work Perspective to Gender Equality
Left to right: Hannah Reinl, Pascal Rudin, Eva Ponce de Leon Gender equality cannot be advanced in isolation from the other inequalities and experiences that …
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Opening Conversations: IFSW Meets Grassroots Mental Health Initiatives in Switzerland
TAKE FIVE Conversation Guide: Five Minutes to Start a Real Conversation How can communities create spaces where children and young people feel able to speak …
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Connecting Social Rights, Policy and Social Work: IFSW Visit to the Swiss Parliament
Left to right: Pascal Rudin, Eva Ponce de Leon, Sibel Arslan, Michel Rudin During the autumn session of the Swiss Parliament, IFSW Global President Eva …
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IFSW Strengthens Civil Society Engagement at the United Nations in Geneva
Members of the NGO Committee on Humnan Rights Strengthening the voice of civil society within the United Nations human rights system was at the centre …
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Connecting Social Work Education, Research and Global Action: IFSW President Visits BFH
Left to right: Eva Ponce de Leon, Pascal Rudin, Eveline Amman Dula and Manuel Insberg How can social work education and research contribute to a …
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IFSW to Participate in Global Summit for the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflicts
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) will participate in the Global Summit for the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflicts, taking place on …
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