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IFSW Statement on Afghanistan: Beyond the Humanitarian Crisis
Events in Afghanistan have moved quickly in the last few weeks. There is and will continue to be uncertainty for everyone, both for the people …
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IFSW Statement on the Draft Convention on the Right to Development
IFSW supports the draft convention on the right to development highlighting its eco-social aspects and sees each concern as interrelated. As the global professional body …
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IFSW Climate Justice Program: Statement on IPCC Climate Report “Encouragement as we collectively continue co-building a new ecosocial world with a sustainable future for all”
Last week’s Climate Report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (1) highlights significant global concerns on climate change and a call for …
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Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work Joins Partnership Organising New Format Global Social Summit
IFSW AND UNRISD (UN Research Institute for Social Development) have invited The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) to be a formal partner in a …
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Long-term care report – trends, challenges and opportunities in an ageing society
Download the Report The 2021 Joint Report of the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee on Long-Term Care is the most comprehensive overview to …
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Ubuntu and its Potential Impact on the International Social Work Profession
In acknowledgement of this year’s global social work theme Ubuntu, the Journal of International Social Work is providing free access to an article on ‘ubuntu …
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Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region conference 2021❗
Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region SWSD Conference before 15th August 2021❗ You are all welcomed for this great Hybrid international Regional …
Read more‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ People’s Summit
IFSW has been working with a range of partners to build a global conversation on what local and global values, policies and practices are needed …
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The 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference: IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Australian Association of Social Workers has recently made a decision for the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021 to be now held …
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Uganda Association Publishes Annual Report
The National Association of Uganda (NASWU) annual report has been published highlighting Covid-19, social work practice, Education, as well as summarizes the strategic objectives of …
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Webinar marking the Launch of East African Regional Resource Center
The Department of Social Work and Social Administration at Makerere University, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and IFSW Africa Region are …
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NOMBRAMIENTO DE LA COMISIONADA INDÍGENA Y DE LA COMISIONADA DE DERECHOS HUMANOS DE LA FITS
(foto: Hilary Weaver y Xanthis Suárez García) El Ejecutivo de la FITS ha nombrado a Hilary Weaver como Comisionada global de la Comisión Indígena. Hilary, …
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WSWD2021 Project by JFSW: Training Program on Social Work Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic
For World Social Work Day 2021, the Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) produced the following training program in cooperation with social workers from around …
Read moreIFSW Indigenous Commissioner and Human Rights Commissioner Appointed
(photo:Hilary Weaver & Xanthis Suárez García) The IFSW executive has appointed Hilary Weaver as the global Commissioner of the Indigenous Commission. Hilary, a Lakota social …
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G7’s pledge to provide 1 billion vaccines `is positive, but don’t stop there’ says IFSW
IFSW welcomes the G7’s pledge to provide 1 billion COVID vaccines to the countries that cannot afford them. IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell commented, “This is …
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Iran Association’s Activities for World Social Work Day 2021
Click here for the Iran Association of Social Workers report on World Social Work Day activities.
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ПРОГРАММА Международной федерации социальных работников (МФСР): Цели устойчивого развития (ЦУР) социальной работы и Организации объединенных наций (ООН)
1. Проблема Цели устойчивого развития были определены в 2015. 17 целей покрывают основные области, в которых необходимо вести работу для того, чтобы добиться трансформационных изменений …
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interest group formed
We are glad to be part of this great initiative represented by our Secretary-General. The EAP/Occupational Group is pleased to announce a successful first Zoom …
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The Korean 15th Social Worker’s day Ceremony
The Korean 15th Social Worker’s day Ceremony In Korea, ‘Social Worker’s Day has been celebrated on 30th of March from 2011 which is enactment of …
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Urgent: IFSW Call for Action On Equal Access To Vaccines
Equal access to vaccines requires political will to work with communities and health, primary care and social professions to find a global solution to a …
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