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Burundi : « Nous devons travailler ensemble pour garantir que les travailleurs et travailleuses sociaux reçoivent le soutien, la formation et la reconnaissance qu’ils et elles méritent »
Le 12 avril 2024, l’Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), en collaboration avec le Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, des Affaires Sociales, des …
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Indonesia: World Social Work Day 2024 Report Released with Focus on ‘Buen Vivir’
The Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI) has officially released its much-anticipated report for World Social Work Day (WSWD) 2024. This year’s theme, …
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Call for Applications: IFSW Africa Representative to ANESW (Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and Disaster)
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as a volunteer Representative to ANESW (Africa Network …
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NASWU’s Transformative Journey in Elevating the Social Work Profession: Celebrating Milestones and Charting the Future
The National Association of Social Workers Uganda (NASWU) has recently released its 2024 report, highlighting the significant strides made in advancing social work in Uganda …
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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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CASW and NASW Renew Memorandum of Understanding
Ottawa, July 30, 2024 — The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) are delighted to announce that …
Read moreAbib 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 …
Read moreAbib 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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