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IFSW is proud to share the details of the parallel event for the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, titled Transformative Gender-Responsive Social Protections in an Eco-Social […]
Dear fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, the 19th of March, 2024, as we commemorate the World Social Work Day, let us celebrate the remarkable strides we’ve taken and the […]
En este Día Mundial del Trabajo Social del 2024, tengo el honor de dirigirme a la comunidad internacional del Trabajo Social bajo el tema del Buen Vivir. En primer lugar, […]
World Social Work Day Statement by Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers: On this World Social Work Day in 2024, I am honored to address the […]
‘Using forced starvation as a negotiating tactic in Gaza is brutal inhumanity’, says IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell. Recent events in Gaza, in trying to get humanitarian aid to the people […]
IFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following the attacks on 7 October […]
Dear Esteemed Social Workers in Africa, As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2024, I extend heartfelt greetings to each one […]
In the face of myriad global conflicts that test our collective spirit and humanity, the imperative for human fraternity has never been more urgent. Social work, at its core, embodies […]
The recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in the town of Mweso, Masisi district, North Kivu Province, has brought to light the ongoing conflict’s […]
On the occasion of the International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, we are reminded of the powerful intersection between Social Work Education, human rights, peacebuilding, and the aspirations […]
IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024. Our thoughts are with the […]
On the 21st of December IFSW published a call for the immediate release of Palestinian Social Worker Munther (below). In this update, we are pleased to record Munther’s release from […]
On this International Migration Day, we come together to act toward realizing the rights and responsibilities of migrants so that migration becomes a positive experience for all including the communities […]
The Young African Social Workers Network held a webinar on the 10th of December commemorating the International Human Rights Day. The discussions and reflections emphasised the importance of social work […]
On the occasion of United Nations Human Rights Day 2023, celebrated on December 10, we are embracing the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All.” This theme highlights the invaluable […]
As we celebrate International Volunteer Day on December 5, 2023, IFSW underscores the transformative role of volunteers in driving positive change and advancing social justice. This year’s theme, “The Power […]
The team around Michael Cronin, IFSW UN North America Regional Commissioner, submitted a statement to the United Nations Commission for Social Development. With this statement, IFSW has reaffirmed its dedication […]
The following outcome statement has been endorsed by the participants of the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023. In the spirit of Ubuntu, the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023, held at […]
Dr David N. Jones (credit: Jonathan Cole Photography) On 22 November 2023, the University of London celebrated its esteemed Foundation Day, a tradition that had been part of the university’s […]
From left to right: Paulo Pedroso, Director INOVHUMRE; Antonio López Peláez, UNED-ICSW; Jorge M. Ferreira, ISCTE; Sangmok Suh, ICSW President; Annamaria Campanini, IASSW President; Joachim Mumba, IFSW President On November […]