IFSW Asia-Pacific Statement on the Devastating Floods in Nepal IFSW Asia-Pacific is deeply saddened and concerned by the devastating floods that have struck Nepal, causing extensive loss of life, displacement, […]
Statement
IFSW calls for stronger protection of environmental human rights defenders and recognition of Indigenous leadership
Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous, IFSW, Social Work, Environment
While Indigenous people continue to stand up to protect the natural world, nation states are not only failing in their role as guardians, but actively plundering resources. Intentional burning of […]
IFSW Indigenous Commission Statement on World Environment Day
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Environment, Indigenous
Photo credit Sarah A. Wilcox On World Environment Day, the IFSW Indigenous Commission stands united to honor, protect, and advocate for the sacred relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Earth. […]
Standing Together Against Xenophobia: A Call for Unity and Compassion
Information Type: StatementTopic: Migration, IFSW
In light of the recent anti-migrant violence and xenophobic incidents in South Africa, it is crucial for all of us as advocates for social justice and human rights to reaffirm […]
Día Internacional de los Trabajadores y Trabajadoras
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
En este 1° de mayo, Día Internacional de las y los Trabajadores, desde la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC), extendemos un saludo […]
Statement: Social workers’ roles in ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health
Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous, IFSW
The 25th annual Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City from April 20 through May 1, 2026. Global Commissioner Hilary Weaver […]
Día Mundial de la Seguridad y la Salud en el Trabajo
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN
Cada 28 de abril reafirmamos que la seguridad y la salud en el trabajo son un derecho humano fundamental. Desde 2022, la Organización Internacional del Trabajo reconoce un entorno laboral […]
Panama social workers call for urgent, integrated responses to rising violence
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
Social workers in Panama have raised serious concerns about increasing levels of violence and its impact on communities, families, and children. In a recent statement, the national association highlighted that […]
Solidarity with Social Workers in Iran
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its solidarity with social workers in Iran who continue to serve their communities amid escalating hostilities affecting civilians and infrastructure. As reflected […]
Statement Calling for Peace and Solidarity
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Peace
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has issued a statement calling for peace and solidarity in response to rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts affecting communities across regions. We reaffirm our commitment […]
Solidaridad de FITS América Latina y el Caribe con México ante la situación actual
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
Buenas tardes, Mexico. Reciban un fuerte abrazo solidario desde Panamá y desde toda América Latina y el Caribe, en nombre de la FITS ALC. Ante los difíciles acontecimientos que vive […]
IFSW statement on Justice for Women and Girls for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women
Information Type: StatementTopic: Women, IFSW, Social Work
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women has been formally accepted and published by […]
Pronunciamiento sobre la Intervención Militar en Venezuela y el Compromiso del Trabajo Social con la Paz, la Soberanía y la Autodeterminación
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictLos países que conforman la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC) expresamos nuestra preocupación ante la intervención militar ejecutada por EEUU contra la […]
Pronunciamento sobre a Intervenção Militar na Venezuela e o Compromisso do Trabalho Social com a Paz, a Soberania e a Autodeterminação
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictOs países que compõem a Federação Internacional de Trabalho Social para a América Latina e o Caribe (FITS ALC) expressam nossa preocupação diante da intervenção militar executada pelos Estados Unidos […]
Statement on the Military Intervention in Venezuela and the Commitment of Social Work to Peace, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictThe countries that make up the International Federation of Social Workers for Latin America and the Caribbean (IFSW LAC) express our concern regarding the military intervention carried out against the […]
Statement in Support of Social Work Educators and Academic Staff in the United Kingdom
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, EducationThe IFSW Education Commission expresses its deep concern and solidarity with social work academics and higher education staff across the UK who are facing redundancies, restructurings and sustained institutional pressure. […]
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the IFSW policy statement on Indigenous Peoples & Human Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Indigenous
On the global observance of Human Rights Day, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers takes this occasion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the IFSW policy […]
The IFSW Statement for the 64th CSocD
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Protection, Social Work
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 64th Commission for Social Development (CSocD) has been formally accepted. The statement positions the […]
Standing with Communities Affected by Recent Cyclones and Floods in the Asia-Pacific Region
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Disaster, IFSW
In Sumatra, Indonesia and in Sri Lanka, a series of severe rainfall disasters triggered by multiple cyclones has resulted in the tragic loss of many lives, with hundreds of people […]
Statement of Solidarity from the IFSW On the Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, EnvironmentStatement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) On the Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka The IFSW Asia Pacific Region recently concluded its regional conference […]