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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 […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
As 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 […]
Africa 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 region stands in support with our European and Asia Pacific colleagues. https://www.ifsw.org/solidarity-with-social-workers-in-israel-and-palestine/
As 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 […]
The 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 […]
On 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. […]
A 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 […]
In 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 […]
Indigenous 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 […]
The 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 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 […]
On 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, […]