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17 OCTOBER 2023, WORLD DAY OF POVERTY – SOCIAL WORKERS’ ESSENTIAL ROLE IN COMBATING POVERTY AND FOSTERING INCLUSION
Social workers in Europe are encouraged to participate in the IFSW POVERTY WATCH 2023 Report by completing the questionnaire available at the following link. …
Read moreInternational Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Africa ranks high on the acute multidimensional poverty index, contributing the greatest share of the global population living below the extreme poverty threshold of 1.90 …
Read moreIFSW North America: Solidarity with Social Workers in Israel and Palestine
IFSW North America region stands in support with our European and Asia Pacific colleagues. https://www.ifsw.org/solidarity-with-social-workers-in-israel-and-palestine/
Read more21 October: Online COSW Policy Forum
Dear Colleagues We warmly welcome you to join us for the second annual COSW Policy Forum (online): The contribution of the Commonwealth to Global Social Policy …
Read moreStatement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
As President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west …
Read moreSolidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
The people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the …
Read moreThe Aegean Declaration on Climate Justice and Social Work
In August, a groundbreaking collaboration brought together social workers from Greece, Turkey, and the UK championed by the Turkish Association of Social Workers, the Hellenic …
Read moreInternational Day Of The Girl Child: Let Us Renew Our Commitment To Investing In Girls’ Rights
Dear Fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect …
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in Advancing Mental Well-Being
On this World Mental Health Day, we stand united in our commitment to advancing mental well-being and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has …
Read moreWe stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
A major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Herat located 120km (75 miles) east of the Iranian border with an estimated population of 1.9 …
Read moreChallenges and Commitment: Insights from Social Workers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In my current capacity as President of IFSW Europe, I was honored to accept an invitation from the Department of Social Work at the University …
Read more28 November: Symposium on Addressing the Lack of Access to Education for Children Without Legal Identity
Welcome to the symposium on “Protecting Futures: Addressing Lack of Access to Education for Children Without Legal Identity”. This is a call to address the …
Read more1-10 OCTOBER IS OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Social workers enhance later life by upholding rights, fighting discrimination, and ensuring compassionate care. Roughly one in five older people will experience some kind of …
Read moreIFSW Statement on World Habitat Day 2023
In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our …
Read moreIFSW UN Representatives attend United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit
At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit 2023 was convened to mark the ‘half-way’ …
Read moreResident resettlement and community support in Tomashivka – Ukraine
The Tomashivka Refugee Center was in dire need of significant renovations to ensure decent living conditions. The local council’s decision to keep the center as …
Read moreAcknowledging the Impact of Indigenous Residential Schools: Commemorating Orange Shirt Day
Indigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation. In many contexts, a primary mechanism of forced assimilation …
Read moreRehabilitation of Zhvanchyk Refugee Center in Ukraine with International Support
In the heart of Zhvanchyk, a transformative project is underway at the local refugee center. The ambitious renovation initiative began with a comprehensive renovation of …
Read moreActions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals
The annual Day on Peace is a signal for all of us, drawing our attention to the importance of peace. This year, the topic of …
Read moreCall for Expressions of Interest to host the SWSD 2026 Conference
The Joint Steering Committee, representing the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation …
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