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IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message. In the video message, …
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The 2025 World Social Work Day Theme Announced
The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day …
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International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics Volume 21, Number 2 Published
IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics. This issue continues …
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World Health Organisation embraces social work in learning about community engagement
Photo: Authors of the paper with members of the advisory group and discussion panel in Doha at the World Innovation Summit for Health. Earlier this …
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Where are we in addressing this global epidemic?
The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) remains significant across the world. Globally, Indigenous women and girls experience disproportionately higher rates of abduction, …
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Korean Association of Social Workers exchange with Swiss and British Associations
Photo: Members of the Korean Association of Social Workers at the AvenirSocial office in Bern This month the Korean Association of Social Workers met their …
Read moreTerms of Reference: Global Commissions
Rationale In 2022 the executive unanimously commissioned the drafting of a report and recommendations on a revised structure for the commissions to enable improved teamwork, …
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IFSW-AP and KASW Hold Productive Meeting in Tokyo
On 15 November 2024, a fruitful meeting between the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) and the Korea Association of Social Workers (KASW) …
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PASWI 76th NATIONAL CONVENTION PAVES THE WAY FOR BROADER REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Cebu City, Philippines – The 76th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, …
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Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
Image: Jioji Ravulo, Malakai Waqa Kaitani, Nathan Chong-Nee, Andrzej Frank, Yvonne Crichton-Hill, At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, a team of …
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Social workers across the world experience chronically difficult working conditions, says new global research
A three-year global comparison of the working conditions of social workers, just published in The British Journal of Social Work, finds that ‘social workers across …
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Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’
IFSW in partnership with The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland are delighted to announce the publication of Social Work as a Global …
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UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future
The UN Secretary-General’s Harmony with Nature Report, 2024 has once again highlighted the essential role of social work in driving transformative change. The report draws …
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On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia …
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Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting …
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“The Pact is an important step forward to reinvigorate action and commitments”: IFSW’s advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future (as part of the General Assembly High-Level …
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New Webinar Series Focuses on Identity Rights and Access to Justice for Children
IFSW is pleased to announce a series of webinars, in collaboration with the Identity Rights Working Group, aimed at addressing access to justice for children …
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The Association of Social Workers in The Gambia Unites with Care and Prevention Foundation to Strengthen Social Services
Image: Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) and Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) In a significant step toward enhancing social work practices in The Gambia, The Association of Social …
Read moreL’Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Gambie S’unit à la Fondation Care and Prevention pour Renforcer les Services Sociaux
Image : Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) et Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) Dans une démarche importante visant à améliorer les pratiques du travail social en Gambie, l’Association …
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Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 October 2024
Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World …
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