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International Webinar Explores Social Work, Migration, and Ethical Challenges
The Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK) will jointly host an international webinar titled Histories of Compliance and Resistance: …
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Identity rights highlighted as essential for young people’s mental health in UN submission
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as part of the Identity Rights Working Group (IDRWG), has contributed to a submission to the United Nations …
Read moreMaking Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: The transformational potential of the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project
Making Social Work Responsive and Inclusive Across Europe: Transformative messages and reflections from the ‘Responsive’ Research and Innovation Project A webinar: 11 March 2026 17:00 CET/16:00 …
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Call for Chapters: Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work (Second Edition)
A call for chapters has been issued for the forthcoming second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work: Challenges and Counter Movements. We …
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Solidaridad de FITS América Latina y el Caribe con México ante la situación actual
Buenas tardes, Mexico. Reciban un fuerte abrazo solidario desde Panamá y desde toda América Latina y el Caribe, en nombre de la FITS ALC. Ante …
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IFSW CPD Human rights of Social Workers and their Responsibilities for Service Recipients
IFSW CPD on Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients The IFSW has arranged another Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2026 …
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From Evidence to Action: Global Coalition Launches Push for Stronger WHO Leadership on Gun Violence
The official launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Gun Violence on 10 February 2026 was met with strong global participation and engagement. …
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Marking A New Roma and Traveller Inclusion Strategy for Europe from the Council of Europe
IFSW Europe’s representative for Romani and Traveller Rights, Allison Hulmes, Senior Lecturer from Swansea University, introduces an important new strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion …
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A focus on Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland): Geopolitical Anxiety, Indigenous Rights, and the Global Mandate of Social Work
Graffiti illustrating the impact of social development in Nuuk. Photo taken by Dan Allen More than a blog, this contribution from social work academic colleagues …
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World Social Work Day 2026 at the United Nations in Geneva
On 18 March 2026, World Social Work Day will be celebrated online at the United Nations Office in Geneva under the theme “Co Building Hope …
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IFSW Co-Sponsors Side Event on the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Palais des Nations, Geneva | Hybrid and Livestreamed The International Federation of Social Workers is proud to co-sponsor …
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Special General Meeting Concludes on Membership Motions
On 18 February 2026, the International Federation of Social Workers held a Special General Meeting to consider motions concerning the membership of the Israeli Union …
Read moreWebinar Launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 …
Read moreIFSW Europe’s Annual report 2025
Our Year in Numbers Our members 2025 Welcome to IFSW Europe’s highlights from 2025 Please find here a short report of our activities and successes …
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Final Conferences and Policy Dissemination of Findings from the EU Horizon ‘Responsive’ Project.
IFSW Europe has been a partner in the three-year Responsive research project that comes to an end this month. The project has gathered a huge …
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IFSW statement on Justice for Women and Girls for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women has been …
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AvenirSocial Launches the Charter for an Ecosocial Social Work in Switzerland
The International Commission of AvenirSocial – the Swiss professional association for social work – took seriously the call from the People’s Global Summit to promote the People’s Charter …
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Social Work History, Values and Global Leadership
IFSW warmly acknowledges the ongoing work of the Social Work History Network in strengthening the profession’s understanding of its roots and values. The Network continues …
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“Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and Despair” was Discussed at the 9th National Social Services Congress in Türkiye
The Association of Social Workers (SHUDER) organized the 9th Social Services Congress with the theme of “Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and …
Read morePronunciamiento sobre la Intervención Militar en Venezuela y el Compromiso del Trabajo Social con la Paz, la Soberanía y la Autodeterminación
Los países que conforman la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC) expresamos nuestra preocupación ante la intervención militar …
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