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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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New Policy Paper: Social Work and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN Agenda 2030 is a milestone agreement – never before in history has a total of 193 nations established and agreed upon one common …
Read moreBarbados, Gambia and Suriname Join IFSW
The national associations of social work from Barbados, Gambia and Suriname have successfully applied for full membership with IFSW. To complete this process applicant organizations …
Read moreIFSW research partners win European award for social work research
Dr Paula McFadden of Ulster University in Northern Ireland and colleagues have received the European Social Work Research Association (ESWRA) award for their outstanding publication …
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Webinar – IFSW Europe work at Council of Europe’s INGO – 25 May 2021, 18.30 CET Time
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Main speaker: Gerhard Ermischer President of the Council of Europe’s INGO Ruth Allen IFSW European Representative at Council of Europe’s INGO, Member …
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Terror in Gaza: Requires Solutions that Address the Underlying Problems
The Israel / Palestine war is an International disaster with the potential to escalate in the region and beyond. Such a conflict could affect each …
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Starting a conversation to build peace: IFSW Secretary-General reflects on Palestine and Israel
All abuses stem from the same source. It may be a person, a group or a state placing itself above other people and often using …
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IFSW freut sich, dass das Buch “Zurück auf die Spitze der Klippe. Wie sich Soziale Arbeit durch COVID-19 veränderte” nun auf Deutsch erhältlich ist
Das Buch berichtet über die prompten Aktionen, die Sozialarbeitende auf der ganzen Welt unternommen haben, um unzählige Leben zu retten und Sozialdienste zu verändern. Anhand …
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Online Symposium: Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei For us and our children after us
Event description Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei For us and our children after us Join us for a one day …
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In memory of Terry Bamford: We invite you to join family, friends and colleagues in remembering Terry’s life, his work and the impact he had
Just over a year ago, on 28 February 2020, family and friends gathered in Worthing to celebrate the life of Terry Bamford. Terry was a passionate …
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