The IFSW Asia-Pacific conference held two weeks ago in Cebu, the Philippines, was a vibrant center for sharing innovative ideas and transformative practices in social work. Pascal Rudin, IFSW Acting […]
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SDGs Halfway Point: Social Work for Transformative Change
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSWThe following statement has been endorsed by the participants of the 27th IFSW Asia-Pacific Conference: In an inspirational display of solidarity and commitment, over 1,000 social workers from across the […]
Israel / Palestine: IFSW calls for immediate ceasefire and to address the root causes of the conflict
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict, PeaceAs the bombings continue in Palestine and Israel, we witness many of the world’s governments and geo-political blocks taking sides or stumbling around wording relating to one or the other […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Information Type: StatementTopic: Poverty, IFSWAfrica 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 U.S. dollars a day. Poverty […]
IFSW North America: Solidarity with Social Workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictIFSW 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/
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWAs 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 Afghanistan on 7 October 2023. I […]
Solidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe 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 region has created suffering and […]
World Mental Health Day: The Crucial Role of Social Work in Advancing Mental Well-Being
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, Health and social workOn 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 access to mental health services. […]
We stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWA 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 million people on Saturday, 7th […]
IFSW Statement on World Habitat Day 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: Habitat, IFSWIn 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic […]
Acknowledging the Impact of Indigenous Residential Schools: Commemorating Orange Shirt Day
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Children, IndigenousIndigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation. In many contexts, a primary mechanism of forced assimilation was removal of children from […]
Actions for peace: Our ambition for the #GlobalGoals
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, PeaceThe annual Day on Peace is a signal for all of us, drawing our attention to the importance of peace. This year, the topic of Peace is combined with the […]
IFSW statement on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConflictIFSW is deeply concerned about the recent outbreak of severe armed violence in Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The ramifications of such conflict are profound, affecting the lives of countless […]
Statement on the Social Work Response to the Earthquake in Morocco
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWOn the 8th of September 2023, Morocco bore witness to a catastrophic earthquake of unprecedented magnitude. This natural disaster wreaked havoc upon the region, leaving behind a trail of devastation, […]
IFSW STATEMENT ON WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Habitat, IndigenousWORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY: 9 AUGUST 2023 ”E rere kau mai te awa nui mai te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa, Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. […]
Public service day 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: Social Work, EmploymentPublic service day 2023 Social workers join the world in celebrating Public Service Day 2023. The theme, that is at the heart of social work, calls for adaptations and innovations […]
Statement on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSWThe 5th of May is an international day that honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. On this day the IFSW Indigenous Commission has issued the […]
IFSW Statement on the War in Sudan
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWPower struggles between Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, have resulted in fighting and clashes between Sudanese armed forces […]
‘Social workers endure some of the most challenging working environments of any profession’ says IFSW president on world day for safety and health at work 2023
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Employment“The health and wellbeing of social workers is an essential element in their effectiveness”, said IFSW President Joachim Mumba, highlighting the IFSW campaign for improved working conditions for social workers […]
IFSW Statement on the Security Situation in the Eastern DRC
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWPhoto: People escaping war in the Democratic Republic of Congo War and violence continue to rage in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) causing significant pain trauma […]