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Statement

IFSW UN representatives working together to advocate for SDG action

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN

July 3, 2025

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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

Statement from the President of IFSW-AP On the Earthquake in Myanmar and Appeal for Support

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW

April 25, 2025

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 […]

Region: Asia and Pacific, GlobalLanguage: English

Statement from the President of IFSW-AP on the Earthquake in Myanmar

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW

April 9, 2025

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 […]

Region: Asia and Pacific, GlobalLanguage: English

IFSW Indigenous Commission Statement for World Water Day 2025

Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous

March 21, 2025

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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

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

March 7, 2025

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 […]

Language: English

IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Day Statement

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW

March 7, 2025

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 […]

Region: AfricaLanguage: English

IFSW’s International Women’s Day Statement – Let’s #Accelerate Action for Women’s Equality

Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW

March 7, 2025

On 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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Statement: Three Years of War in Ukraine – Honouring Resilience, Solidarity, and the Role of Social Work

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict

February 24, 2025

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 […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

Commonwealth Health Professions and Partners Alliance Statement on the Freeze of USA Overseas Aid

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW

February 21, 2025

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 […]

Keywords: The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW)Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Statement from the International Federation of Social Workers on USAID shutdown

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW

February 20, 2025

The 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, […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

Crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo, a Statement from IFSW Africa

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW

January 29, 2025

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 […]

Region: AfricaLanguage: English

IFSW Executive Issues Censure Against The Israeli Union Of Social Workers for Not Acting to Promote Peace

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW

January 9, 2025

The 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. […]

Keywords: Israel. PalestineLanguage: English

IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Indigenous

December 10, 2024

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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

Orange Shirt Day – Where do we go from here?

Information Type: StatementTopic: Indigenous, Children

September 26, 2024

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 […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

Nordic Social Workers Urge their Governments to Demand International Law is Upheld in Gaza

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Conflict

August 12, 2024

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 civilians, including social workers, must […]

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact: Statement on International Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Indigenous

August 8, 2024

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 in voluntary isolation and initial […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: Indigenous Commission

Upholding Human Rights: Social Work’s Commitment to Internally Displaced People on International Refugee Day

Information Type: StatementTopic: Migration

June 19, 2024

As the number of refugees worldwide has surged to 120 million, the vast majority, 68 million, are internally displaced people (IDPs). The remaining 52 million have crossed borders, typically to […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

Response to the PUSWP call for the expulsion of the IUSW

Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW

June 11, 2024

This statement is a response to the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) call for the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) to be expelled by IFSW. The […]

Language: English

Responding to Nature’s Call for Change: A statement on the role of social work in the context of catastrophic weather traumatising communities around the world

Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: Environment, Disaster

May 6, 2024

Over the last days we have witnessed devastating floods in many countries around the world. This has resulted in significant loss of life and the destruction of houses, hospitals, transport […]

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

IFSW Stands in Support of Pro-Peace Students in Universities Across the USA

Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Education

May 3, 2024

The Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, expresses its steadfast support for the social work students and staff who have courageously participated in the pro-peace encampments at […]

Region: North AmericaLanguage: EnglishCommission: Education

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