The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region expresses its profound sorrow at the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The disaster has resulted in the […]
Statement
IFSW Signs Civil Society Petition on UN80 Reform and Children’s Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN, Children
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has joined other civil society organisations in signing the petition initiated by Child Rights Connect, calling on the United Nations to ensure that […]
Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination: a pathway for food security and sovereignty
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Indigenous
This image is an example of some traditional Indigenous food sources In recognition of the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples 2025, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation […]
IFSW Education Commission Defends the Right to Speak for Justice: Standing with Professor Lavalette
Information Type: StatementTopic: Conflict, Human Rights, IFSW
It is with great concern that we have learned that Professor Michael Lavalette has been summoned by the police for an interview under the UK Public Order Act, following his […]
Public Statement of Solidarity with Palestinian Social Workers and the People of Gaza
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its unwavering and heartfelt solidarity with the Palestinian Social Workers and Psychologists Syndicate and with the people of Gaza, who continue to […]
Public Statement of Solidarity with Social Workers in Iran
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in solemn solidarity with the Iranian Association of Social Workers and the broader social work community in Iran, following the devastating attacks […]
IFSW UN representatives working together to advocate for SDG action
Information Type: StatementTopic: UN, IFSW
Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers’ United Nations Commission from across the world came together to contribute to an inquiry from the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner […]
Statement from the President of IFSW-AP On the Earthquake in Myanmar and Appeal for Support
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025. As of 21 April, more than 3,600 lives have been lost, over 5,000 people […]
Statement from the President of IFSW-AP on the Earthquake in Myanmar
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025, claiming thousands of lives and causing widespread destruction. As of 3 April, the death […]
IFSW Indigenous Commission Statement for World Water Day 2025
Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous
Mni Wiconi– Water is Life He wai, he oranga Water is Life Tó éí iiná Water is Life Tjáhtjie leä hiäggub Water is Life Water is the source of life […]
Statement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers in Support of the Association of Social Workers – Ukraine
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Ukraine
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in unwavering solidarity with our member organisation The Association of Social Workers – Ukraine and the people of their country during this […]
IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Day Statement
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW
By the President, IFSW Africa Region, Oluwatoni Adeleke. “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” On this International Women’s Day, we, as social workers across Africa, reaffirm our unwavering […]
IFSW’s International Women’s Day Statement – Let’s #Accelerate Action for Women’s Equality
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWOn International Women’s Day (IWD), IFSW standing in solidarity with women and girls around the world, celebrates their achievements, and joins the call for action on discrimination, gender based violence […]
Statement: Three Years of War in Ukraine – Honouring Resilience, Solidarity, and the Role of Social Work
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict
The 24th of February is the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the consequent the displacement of millions of people, destruction, injuries and loss of life. IFSW […]
Commonwealth Health Professions and Partners Alliance Statement on the Freeze of USA Overseas Aid
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
The Commonwealth Health Professions and Partners Alliance makes the following urgent comments and recommendations: ▪ The CHPA recognises the right of a democratically elected government to determine their own domestic […]
Statement from the International Federation of Social Workers on USAID shutdown
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses deep concern over the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a key global partner in addressing poverty, […]
Crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo, a Statement from IFSW Africa
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
IFSW’s African Region Regional President, Oluwatoni Adeleke, issues a statement on the crisis in North Kivu, Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo: As the President of the International Federation […]
IFSW Executive Issues Censure Against The Israeli Union Of Social Workers for Not Acting to Promote Peace
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWThe IFSW executive has, by majority decision, issued a censure against the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) for not upholding the Federation’s ethical principles of supporting peace and non-violence. […]
IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Indigenous, Human Rights, IFSW
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message. In the video message, Dr Weaver highlights the importance […]
Orange Shirt Day – Where do we go from here?
Information Type: StatementTopic: Children, Indigenous
A statement from the IFSW Indigenous Commission: Orange Shirt Day commemorates the many Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and placed in board schools as a […]