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1 October: Join the IFSW Europe Webinar on Social Work and Ageing
1 October is the UN International Day of Older Persons. Every day social workers change the lives of people of all ages. However, social work …
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Social Workers Champion Children’s Identity Rights in New Submission and Webinar Series
Social workers along with colleagues from other professions are taking a stand for children’s identity rights through the Identity Rights Working Group based in Geneva, …
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Call for Applications: IFSW Africa – Regional Representatives to the UN Office
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office. These …
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IFSW Advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
IFSW United Nations Commission representatives Dr Sebastian Cordoba and Evelyn Tomaszewski attended the latest UN Summit of the Future consultation forum advocating for more collaborative, …
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Nordic Social Workers Urge their Governments to Demand International Law is Upheld in Gaza
We, the Nordic Associations of Social Workers, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld in Gaza. The killing and maiming of …
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Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact: Statement on International Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on 9 August. In 2024 the theme is Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples …
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West African Social Work Associations Convene in Togo to Drive Regional Progress
IFSW Africa region recently concluded a highly successful sub-regional meeting at the Saint Manick Hotel in Lomé, Togo, on June 28-29, 2024. The event, which …
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Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, élu nouveau vice-président de la FITS pour l’Afrique
La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président. L’élection d’Abib marque un ajout …
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Abib Ndiaye from Senegal Elected as New IFSW Africa Vice President
IFSW Africa Region is pleased to announce the election of Abib Ndiaye from Senegal as the new Vice President. Abib’s election marks a significant addition …
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Social Work Recognised at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024
Social Work will be present and active at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024, to be held in Samoa this October. The …
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IFSW Side-event at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on …
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Commonwealth Health Ministers Commit to Tackling Global Workforce Challenges in Health and Social Services
The 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held on 24-25 May 2024, spotlighted the pressing global challenges faced by the health and social services workforce. …
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Successful seminar on eco-social work In Rotterdam, Netherlands
The IFSW Europe is glad to share the Successful seminar on eco-social work held in Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13 & 14 2024. In June, a …
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Social Work Works! The Mukuru Kaiyaba Story
In the photo community leaders of Mukuru Kaiyaba along with social workers In 2005 a social worker Evans Nyakundi and his colleagues first visited the …
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Meeting in Kenya for the 2026 ‘SWSD’ Conference Takes Place
Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas …
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Upholding Human Rights: Social Work’s Commitment to Internally Displaced People on International Refugee Day
As the number of refugees worldwide has surged to 120 million, the vast majority, 68 million, are internally displaced people (IDPs). The remaining 52 million …
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Guinea-Bissau Hosts Successful First National Conference of Social Workers
(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. …
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Sierra Leone National Social Work Conference 2024 Concludes with a Focus on Regulation and Ethical Standards
The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, successfully hosted the National Social Work Conference 2024 on …
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Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe …
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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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