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SUMMARY:Using social work Knowledge and skills to promote justice and rights for all women
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Side event\, Using social work Knowledge and skills to promote justice and rights for all women\n\nJoin IFSW for a side- event\, scheduled for March 12\, 2026\, during the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) promotes access to justice for all women and girls in an eco-social world.  The program will look at how to achieve this goal through creating and sustaining peaceful\, strong and accountable institutions\,  and healthy environments. IFSW advocates for co-building an eco-social world that integrates indigenous knowledge and holistic human rights to dismantle structural barriers like gender-based violence and climate induced displacement. At this Parallel Event presenters from around the world will look at unpaid care\, Indigenous women’s health\, and reproductive health and rights that are central in promoting the well-being of women and girls.  \n\nFees: Nil\n\nRegistration:   Register here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/using-social-work-knowledge-and-skills-to-promote-justice-and-rights-for-all-women/
CATEGORIES:NA Region Event,UN Commission Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214121
CREATED:20260131T131920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T211122Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW side event at the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation: Inclusive Social Policy in an Eco-Social World\nThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) invites you to a vital virtual side event in support of the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development. \nThis session\, titled “Inclusive Social Policy Through Rights-Based Social Work in an Eco-Social World\,” features a panel of distinguished experts dedicated to equity\, disaster response\, and global social development. \nDetails about the theme: IFSW CsocD64 published statement \nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: February 4\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM EST (10:45 PM – 12:00 AM CET) \n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\nElizabeth Hill\, MSW: A scholar-practitioner with 25+ years of experience in disability justice and language access. \n\n\nDr. Golam Mathbor: Professor and Interim Dean at Monmouth University\, specializing in disaster relief and international social work. \n\n\nFalon M. Alo\, MSW: Director of Humanitarian Services at iParametrics LLC\, with extensive experience in global crisis response operations. \n\n\nHow to Join\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of global social policy. \nRegister Today here \nFor any questions regarding the event\, please contact Anne Deepak at Email
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-at-the-64th-session-of-the-un-commission-for-social-development/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214121
CREATED:20250331T152344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T152344Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Africa 2025 Conference - Senegal
DESCRIPTION:Social Work in Africa: Navigating the Challenges of Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development\nLe Travail Social en Afrique: Relever les Défis de la Cohésion Sociale et du Développement Durable\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-africa-2025-conference-senegal/
CATEGORIES:Africa Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20251027T102943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T103133Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development\, Doha
DESCRIPTION:The IFSW side event on Strengthening Social Integration through Intergenerational Solidarity: A Foundation for Inclusive\, Sustainable Societies\, during the Second World Summit for Social Development\, Doha\, Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025. The will be in-person only\, and we exploring ways to share the session with members who are unable to attend. The plenary sessions of the Summit and the companion NGO Forum will be available for online viewing on UNTV. \nThis side event will explore the critical role of intergenerational solidarity in advancing social integration and sustainable development. As societies face profound demographic\, social\, and environmental challenges\, intergenerational approaches provide opportunities to strengthen social cohesion\, build mutual understanding\, and ensure that policies and practices reflect the needs and contributions of all generations. \nVenue: Doha\, Qatar \nTime: 16:45 – 18:00 (Qatar Time) \nRoom: 4  \nSpeakers and Facilitators \nModerator: Priska Fleischlin (Switzerland\, IFSW) \nPanelists: \n\nAkudo Amadeugwu (UK\, IFSW)\nLynne Healy (USA\, IASSW)\nBenjamin Lough (USA\, ICSD)\nBernard Mayaka (Kenya\, IFSW)\nP. K. Shajahan (India\, ICSW)\n\nOrganisers\nThis event is jointly organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)\, the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)\, the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD)\, and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). \nFor details and concept\, please read here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-at-the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-doha/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Global Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20250612T100941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T204818Z
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SUMMARY:Encuentro Regional y Congresos de la FITS - América Latina y el Caribe
DESCRIPTION:  \nEncuentro Regional 2025 de la FITS-ALC\n16 y 17 de septiembre de 2025 \nI Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social\nVIII Congreso Nacional de Trabajo Social\n18 y 19 de septiembre de 2025 \nII Congreso Nacional de Estudiantes de Trabajo Social\n20 de septiembre de 2025 \nPilar – Paraguay \nEl Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social tiene como objetivo generar un espacio de encuentro\, reflexión y diálogo interdisciplinario que permita visibilizar y fortalecer el Trabajo Social en la promoción de los derechos humanos\, la justicia social y el bienestar colectivo. \n\nBajo el lema “Fortalecer la solidaridad intergeneracional para un bienestar duradero”\, buscamos fomentar el intercambio de saberes\, experiencias y buenas prácticas entre profesionales\, estudiantes\, Academia y organizaciones de la sociedad civil\, promoviendo acciones transformadoras frente a problemáticas como la pobreza\, el cambio climático\, la migración\, la desigualdad y los desafíos emergentes en el ejercicio profesional.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/congreso-internacional-de-trabajo-social/
CATEGORIES:LAC Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T073000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20250904T150926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T151103Z
UID:10000483-1757743200-1757748600@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:COSW policy forum \nWhat it is: The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is holding a policy forum titled “From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times” \nWhat it’s about: The forum will discuss a new report on the impact of the collapse of U.S. government funding on African civil society organizations (CSOs)4444. The report is based on a survey of 364 African CSOs in 42 countries and presents a “troubling picture of vulnerability and uncertainty” across the sector5555. The event will explore the future global impacts and opportunities resulting from this funding change. \nKey finding: A significant number of African CSOs relied heavily on U.S. government funding; in 2024\, 35.4% received more than half of their funding from these sources. \nHow to attend: Via Zoom by COSW \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025. \nTime: 06:00-07:30 UTC/GMT and 16:00-17:30 UTC/GMT. \nVenue: Online \nFees: Free \nDetails poster
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-forum-focuses-on-african-csos-in-turbulent-times/
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20241120T204510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T204843Z
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SUMMARY:International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nInternational Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference. \nTheme:  “One Child Every Child: Indigenous Ways of Knowing\, Doing\, Connecting\, and Being for Advancing the Well-Being of Our Future Generations” led by UCalgary’s Dr. Michael Hart\, the vice-provost (Indigenous engagement). \nOrganised by University of Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada \nDate: August 12-15\, 2025 \nVenue: Calgary \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-indigenous-voices-in-social-work-conference/
CATEGORIES:NA Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20250722T090540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T090807Z
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SUMMARY:Annual National Conference Of Indian Society Of Professional Social Work
DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL INDIA AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE\n30 & 31 JULY 2025\nIn Academic Collaboration with Bengaluru University and Bengaluru North University \nDownload the flyer here.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/annual-national-conference-of-indian-society-of-professional-social-work-ispsw/
CATEGORIES:Global Event,AP Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20250316T093103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T093350Z
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SUMMARY:CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)\, in collaboration with the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR)\, invites professional social workers worldwide to participate in an upcoming Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course titled Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept. \nThis four-part virtual series\, running from 26 March to 16 April 2025\, will explore the essential role of social work in care and support systems\, addressing critical themes such as human rights\, working conditions\, and political opportunities for strengthening care structures. \n“Care and support are fundamental to social justice\, human dignity\, and the well-being of societies. This CPD series provides a crucial opportunity for social workers to deepen their understanding\, exchange perspectives\, and strengthen their role in shaping inclusive care and support systems\,” said Priska Fleischlin\, IFSW Global UN Commissioner. \nJoachim Mumba\, IFSW President\, emphasised the relevance of this course for social workers globally: “The challenges in care and support systems affect every community. Social workers are at the forefront\, ensuring that care is recognised as a human right. This CPD will empower professionals to advocate for equitable policies and sustainable\, shared futures.” \nDate: 26 March\, 02 April\, 09 April\, and 16 April \nVenue: Online \nTime: 12:00-13:30  CET \nRegistration: Register here for participation \nProgram: The CPD Program \nLogistics: Those who attend all sessions will receive a certificate. \nLanguage: The CPD will be held in English.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/cpd-course-on-care-and-support-systems-for-social-workers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240517T015258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T021112Z
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Social Work (ICSW-2024)
DESCRIPTION:Organised by: \nNational Institute of Social Development (NISD) \n  \nDate: \n4th & 5th of September 2024 \n  \nTheme: \n“Social Security in 21st Century: \nShared Partnership for Transformative change” \n  \nSub Themes: \n\nGlobalization and Cross Border Social Security System\nDigital Transformation\nSocial Security in the Formal and Informal Economy\nSocial and Environment Governance (ESG)\nCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)\nCommunity Health\nMental Health Challenges\nClimate Change\nImpact of Global Crisis on the Social Security System\nSocial Security and Elderly People\n\n  \nRegistration: \nPlease fill out the REGISTRATION FORM below and send it to . \nRegistration Form-ICSW 2024-1
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/3rd-international-conference-on-social-work-icsw-2024/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240521T080948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T080948Z
UID:10000368-1725235200-1725407999@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Work
DESCRIPTION:Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies \nOrganized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) \nDates: 2nd and 3rd September 2024 \nVenue: Hotel Janaki\, 43\, Fife Road\, Colombo- 05 \nProgram:
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-workshop-on-social-policy-and-social-work/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240702T192505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T192505Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Side Event: UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development\, 2024 International Federation of Social Workers’ Side Event \nSocial Workers as Partners in Advancing Sustainable\, Innovative\, and Community\nEngaged Solutions through Co-Building an Eco-Social World in Building collaborative and innovation approaches to address the social\, economic\, and ecological challenges to advancing sustainable development. \nThe framing of the People’s Charter for an Eco-Social World calls for global commitment to co-developing\, reciprocity and joint ownership of positive change\, co-building peace\, co-living with nature\, co-creating social justice\, and co-realizing equality. Using the framework of the People’s Charter to forward the SDGS\, speakers will highlight partnerships to create community based industries\, the work of the Global Research and Action Network for a New Eco-Social Contract\, and opportunities to draw upon concepts of Ubuntu and Buen Vivir) as we work together to forward and grow the People’s Charter as a global commit to future generations. \nSpeaker: Sebastian Cordoba\, Katja Hujo\, Hilary Weaver (Lakota)\, Rory Truell and Evelyn Tomaszewski \nRegistration \nDate: Tuesday\, July 9\, 2024  \nTime: 8:30a to 10:00a EST/12:30 to 14:00 GMT \nVenue: Online \nHOST: IFSW UN Commission (New York).
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-event-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-2024/
CATEGORIES:Global Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240515T021139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T022558Z
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SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024 
DESCRIPTION:Asia Pacific Social Work Student Conference 2024 \n\nTheme\nBattle of Wits: Social Work Wisdom vs. InnoTech Intelligence\n\nOrganizers\nHong Kong Social Workers Association Foundation Limited\nHong Kong Social Workers Association\nMacau Social Workers Association\nUniversity of Saint Joseph Faculty of Health Sciences\nSponsor: Drs Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation\n\nDate\n5th to 8th June 2024 (Wednesday to Saturday) [4 days\, 3 nights]\n\nVenue\nMacau Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre\n \nContent\nThe conference will feature seminars\, experiential workshops\, agency visits\, and cultural exchange activities.\n\nLanguage \nThe primary language used will be Putonghua (spoken)\, and written in Simplified Chinese.\n\nEligibility\nThe conference is open to social work students from the Asia Pacific region.\n\nConference Secretariat\nContact person: Ms. Michelle Lee\nPhone/WhatsApp/WeChat: +852 9291 4502\nEmail: \nWebsite:  www.hkswa.org.hk/apsc2024\n\nFor more details\, please refer to the conference    .
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/asia-pacific-social-work-student-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Other event,AP Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240321T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240229T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T202846Z
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SUMMARY:Asia Pacific Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections. \nJointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB)\, the webinar aims to address the urgent need for a family-first approach in child protection within our diverse and interconnected world. \nWith the dramatic increase in cross-border movement over the last fifty years\, child protection systems have struggled to keep pace\, often leaving children in care without the consideration of overseas kinship options for their long-term wellbeing. Drawing from the Equity in Permanency Principles (see also 2-page version). \nDate: 21 March 2024\nTime: 10h00 HKT\, 11h00 JST\, 13h00 AEDT\, 15h00 NZT\nVenue: online – Webinar Registration – Zoom \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/asia-pacific-webinar-on-childrens-rights-in-the-context-of-cross-border-family-connections/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240110T102445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T122712Z
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SUMMARY:World social work day at the UN Geneva
DESCRIPTION:The World social work day will be held on the 20th March 2024 at the UN Geneva focusing to explore the topic Buen Vivir in Social Work: Co-building a Sustainable and Just Future. \nThis is done in collaboration with our partners. \nWSWD2024 UN Geneva event details \nProgramme WSWD 2024 \nRegister for the Geneva celebrations here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/world-social-work-day-at-the-un-geneva/
LOCATION:UN Geneva\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Geneva\, 1211\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Global Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T095000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240307T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T212408Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
DESCRIPTION:67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)\nONLINE Side Event: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) with Hydromorphone in Austria – a new perspective? \nDate: Monday\, 20 March 2024\nTime: 9:00 – 9:50 CET\nVenue: Online\nRegistration
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-67th-session-of-the-commission-on-narcotic-drugs-cnd/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Europe Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240229T202242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T204453Z
UID:10000215-1710856800-1710860400@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:  \nWebinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections for the Africa/ Americas/Europe/Middle East. \nJointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB)\, the webinar aims to address the urgent need for a family-first approach in child protection within our diverse and interconnected world. \nWith the dramatic increase in cross-border movement over the last fifty years\, child protection systems have struggled to keep pace\, often leaving children in care without the consideration of overseas kinship options for their long-term wellbeing. Drawing from the Equity in Permanency Principles (see also 2-page version). \nDate: 19 March 2024\nTime: 14h00-15h00 GMT\nVenue: online – Meeting Registration – Zoom \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/webinar-on-childrens-rights-in-the-context-of-cross-border-family-connections/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240225T210800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T210800Z
UID:10000214-1710433800-1710439200@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR ON TRANSFORMATIVE GENDER-RESPONSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTIONS IN AN ECO-SOCIAL WORLD
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on transformative Gender-Responsive Social Protection  in and Eco-social World.\nIFSW virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The event\, titled “Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World” is designed to spotlight the session’s priority themes: Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty\, strengthening institutions\, and financing with a gender perspective. \nDay 14 March 2024\, \nTime: 12:30 to 2pm EST (4:30 to 6pm UTC). \nDetailed Event-Flyer \nRegistration 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/webinar-on-transformative-gender-responsive-social-protections-in-an-eco-social-world/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240307T213351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T213351Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Africa celebrates International womens day
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Africa Joins and invites all social workers in celebrating the International Women’s Day with an online webinar reflecting on the theme: ‘Invest in women\, accelerate progress‘ \nDay: 9th March 2024 \nTime: 12H00 to 14H00 UTC \nVenue: Online \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-africa-celebrates-international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Africa Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20240201T130020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T130020Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW side panel event for the UN 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development
DESCRIPTION:IFSW is delighted to announce a side panel event for the upcoming 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development\, emphasising the critical intersection of social justice and ecological sustainability. The event\, titled “Rights\, Voice\, Protections: Co-Creating Social Justice in an Eco-Social World\,” aims to spotlight the pressing goal of eradicating poverty within the framework of planetary boundaries. \nEvent details \nContact person
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-side-panel-event-for-the-un-62nd-session-of-the-commission-for-social-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Global Event,NA Region Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20190208T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200516T081526Z
UID:10000144-1594771200-1595203199@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:IFSW 2020 Online Conference: Co-Building Social Transformation
DESCRIPTION:This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. \nSocial work is the fastest growing profession in the world as more governments and employers recognise the powerful impact that social workers have in communities. Lower crime rates\, better health outcomes\, more people accessing work and education are outcomes of social work professionals supporting people to take charge of their own futures and realise their aspirations. \nAs a human rights-based profession\, social work has an essential role in all societies facilitating communities and populations to raise their voices and stand for their equality alongside all others. \nThe strength of the social work profession lies in capacity to build participatory democracy\, engage communities in their sustainable futures\, and defend human rights. \nThrough this conference the profession and its partners will launch the social work contributions to make social justice a reality. \nTo increase cooperation and outcomes at the international level the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development was launched in 2010 with strategic themes that last until 2020. \nThese themes have resulted in actions in every country with wide-spread advocacy and gains for people’s social rights and environmental justice. Now\, the themes must be set for the next ten years 2020 to 2030. \n‘The Global Social Work Agenda: Co-Building Social Transformation’ will be a participatory conference comprising social workers\, educators\, people who use social services\, representatives of marginalised communities\, politicians and world leaders who want to contribute to identifying the priorities of the social work profession and the best possible social solutions. \nThe five-day conference will run as a participatory conversation that will conclude with a set of interrelated themes and strategies for moving the Agenda forward. \nThe conference programme will use dialogue spaces punctuated with motivational addresses\, the latest research\, and perspectives from frontline practitioners\, educators and community leaders sharing their real solutions to increasingly complex challenges. \nAll participants will be able to contribute to conference decisions and play their part in setting the ‘The Global Social Work Agenda: Co-Building Social Transformation’. \nJoin the conversation and shape the future of the social work profession and its impact in creating national and global social solutions.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-2020-online-conference-co-building-social-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200712T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200713T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20191017T093531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T115252Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting 2020 (held as online forum) 11 - 13 July
DESCRIPTION:The IFSW 2020 General Meeting will be held as an online forum. \nPlease find the latest information on our dedicated page by clicking the link below: \nIFSW General Meeting 2020
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/general-meeting-2020/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200625T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20200109T083802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T084726Z
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SUMMARY:The First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”
DESCRIPTION:On 25-27 June 2020 Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues together with the Government of Yakutia will hold the First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”. \nCall for Papers \nThe main topics for discussions \n\nThe best practices and projects of social services to people living in Arctic areas.\nExtreme situations connected with climate change: fires\, floods etc. The role of social workers and social pedagogues in helping to prevent these events and to explain the public of the effects of the inappropriate treatment of nature.\nSocial work with small groups of indigenous people.\nNational projects of Russian Federation in raising social welfare of Arctic population (among those the programme “Children of Arctic”.\nInternational experience of quality tailored social services for vulnerable people.\n\n  \nYakutian Social Workers \n \nCanada\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland. Norway\, Sweden\, USA and Russia belong to the Arctic Council and 8 more countries are observers. The Arctic Council does not discuss social services and social work issues that is why it is the time to discuss the situation of climate change and severe conditions of life in these areas in 2020. \nYakutia is a very interesting area of Russia. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is in the north-eastern part of the Eurasian continent and is the largest region of the Russian Federation. The total area of the continental and island territory of Yakutia is 3\,1 mln km². Over 40% of its territory is above the Arctic Circle. There are three time zones within its borders. Transversally\, Yakutia’s length is 2500 km\, longitudinally – 2000 km. The temperatures in the winter -50-60 C. In the summer – plus 25 C. \n  \nLena River Pillars Yakutia (UNESCO World Heritage Site) \nThe Forum of social workers will take place in the city Yakutsk. June is summer there. The Forum will include the workshops discussions but also participation in  the  big and unique event – Ysyakh which is a cult celebration of nature rebirth\, holiday of renovation held every year in the end of June. Central action of the festival is a competition of tellers of Olonkho – Yakut epos\, acknowledged as a non-material legacy of UNESCO\, Osuokhai dance\, symbolizing the circle of life. The final action is the Sunrise meeting\, signifying the clarification of the soul. \n  \n  \nYsyakh Celebration \n  \n  \nHow to get to Yakutsk \n\nMoscow- Yakutsk ( 3 flights a day – duration 6 hours 30 minutes)\nSeoul – Yakutsk ( direct flight 22 June-28 June\, duration 4 hours 30 minutes)\nThere are flights via Novosibirsk\, Vladivostok\n\nWe recommend to buy tickets in advance as the price of the tickets will be growing closer to the summer time a lot. \nPlease check – if you need visa you will need to fill the form and send it to us in advance. \n  \nDr Antonina Dashkina \nPresident of Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues \nEmail:  \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-first-arctic-forum-of-social-workers-the-arctic-is-the-territory-of-love-and-care/
LOCATION:Yakutia\, Sakha Republic (Yakutia)\, Russian Federation
CATEGORIES:Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200424
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20200120T121019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T064413Z
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SUMMARY:International Social Work: Possibilities and Opportunities / CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:  \nA space to learn\, to share\, to reflect and to open up space for future collaboration\nhttps://www.basw.co.uk/events/international-social-work-possibilities-and-opportunities \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-social-work-possibilities-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Signing Tree\, Deaf Cultural Centre\, Ladywood Road\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B16 8SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IFSW events,Other event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20200216T224839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T150148Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: IFSW celebrates #WSWD2020 at the UN Geneva
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW.\n\nIFSW celebrates #SWSD2020 at the UN Geneva with the Workshop “Community engagements for social and environmental justice” at the UN  Geneva\, in the International Conference Centre. Wednesday\, 18 March 2020\n\n\nThis event is organized together with the International Association Schools of Social Work\, Haute école de travail social\, HES-SO Genève\, Haute école de travail social de Fribourg (HETS-FR) \, and with the United Nations of Research Institute for Social Development\nSocial Work Day is celebrated since 1983 at the United Nations in New York and since 2012 in Geneva. This initiative started in New York when IFSW United Nations Representatives\, lead by Jack A. Kamaiko proposed a project to bring social workers of the area into the U.N. Headquarters in New York UN and together started an annual celebration called Social Work Day at U.N.\nThe original idea behind the First Social Work Day was to organize an event that could be a way of interpreting the work of the United Nations to the social work profession and of alerting social workers to the means by which they can collaborate with the NGO´s on humanitarian issues. Since this First Social Work Day\, IFSW UN representative have organized during the months of April or March a half-day seminar\nToday\, World Social Work Day aims to highlight the achievements of social work\, to raise the visibility of social services for the future of societies\, and to defend social justice and human rights\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Geneva! \n\n\n\nProgramme WSWD 2020_ENGLISH \nProgramme JITS 2020\nIFSW Concept Note WSWD 2020 UN Geneva (English)\nNote Conceptuelle JITS 2020 (French)
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-celebrates-wswd2020-at-the-un-geneva/
LOCATION:I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E  CENTRE GENEVA (CICG)
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191028T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20190322T105457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T105557Z
UID:10000147-1572249600-1572541200@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:IFSW 2019 Africa Region Conference
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme Social Work In Strengthening Human Relations For Social Economic and Political Transformation (Holistic empowerment) The IFSW 2019 Africa Region Conference aims to enhance existing linkages\, build new partnerships and collaborations and serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and skills development for the scale up of best social work practices in Africa. \nThe National Steering Committee wish you a warm welcome to Kampala\, Uganda for the 3rd International Federation of Social Workers Africa Region Conference 2019. This regional gathering will take place at the Speke Resort and Conference Munyonyo. Speke Resort and Conference Munyonyo is situated in an idyllic setting in Munyonyo\, 30 minutes away from Kampala City- the capital of Uganda and 45mins from Entebbe International Airport. \nFor more information\, please refer to the conference website: http://www.ifswafricaconference.org/
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-conference-2019-africa-region/
LOCATION:Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190921
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20180928T102045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T130634Z
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SUMMARY:THE 2019 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE: Social Work Partnerships Towards an Equal Society
DESCRIPTION:The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference (2019) will be held at Bengaluru\, Karnataka State\, India\, between 18th and 20th of September 2019. A pre-conference seminar will also be held on 17th September. \nThis is a biennial Joint Regional Conference of International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific (IFAP ) and Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) and hosted by INPSWA – India Network of Professional Social Workers’ Associations in collaboration with the Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work\, NIMHANS\, and Dept. of Social Work\, Christ (Deemed to be University)\, Bengaluru. \nThe Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference is held every two years in Asia-Pacific countries and is recognised as the most significant international conference in the area of Social Work Education and Practice in the region. In 2019 more than 1000 professional Social Work educators\, practitioners\, policymakers\, research scholars and students from around 30 countries in Asia-Pacific region and from around the world are expected to converge at Bengaluru\, India\, to exchange and share experiences\, ideas\, challenges\, methods and successful innovative interventions during this Regional Joint Conference on Social Work. \nThe main theme of the 2019 conference is ‘Social Work Partnerships towards an Equal Society Asia-Pacific Perspective’. \nThe main theme will be discussed under 10 sub-themes \n\nSocial Work Partnerships\nSocial Development\nProtection and Promotion of Human Rights\nGreen Social Work\nCultural Diversity and Social Work\nSocial Policy – Programmes for Public Reach\nChildren\, Youth\, Women and Elderly\nCorrectional Social Work\nHealth and Wellbeing\nCorporate Social Responsibility & Industrial Social Work\n\nFor more information  or contact the main conference organiser directly:  or visit the conference website: https://apswc2019.com/
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-2019-asia-pacific-regional-social-work-conference/
LOCATION:NIMHANS Convention Centre\, Hosur Main Road\, Lakkasandra\, Hombegowda Nagar\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560029\, India
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190906T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20190611T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T141119Z
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SUMMARY:IFSW Europe e.V. Delegates Meeting 2019
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Europe is pleased to announce the 2019 Delegates Meeting to be held in Vienna\, Austria on the 6th of September (14.00–18.00) – 8th of September (09.00-12.00). \nThis event is open only to representatives and observers of IFSW Europe members. \nRegistration of IFSW European members is available HERE!
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-europe-e-v-delegates-meeting-2019/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20190411T064502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T064631Z
UID:10000148-1554940800-1555027199@www.ifsw.org
SUMMARY:Copenhagen workshop - Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe
DESCRIPTION:IFSW-Europe Project 2018-2019 – Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe \nProject Phase Two  \nThis project is now in the second phase and member organisations are being asked to support two planned events this year.  These are: \n\nA full day workshop to take place in Copenhagen on Saturday\, 11th May 2019\nA final project event to be held alongside the IFSW Meeting/Conference in Vienna in September 2019.\n\n  \nThe aims of the workshop are to discuss and agree IFSW Europe’s key messages about the implementation of the Pillar of Social Rights and how these relate to IFSW Policy on Social Protection. The recommendations will be presented at the final project event in Vienna. \nThe workshop will: \n\nDevelop responses to key elements of the Pillar\, including Social Protection and Inclusion\, access to essential services\, rights of migrants to work\, minimum income\, and work-life balance matters.\nProvide an opportunity to discuss potential responses at IFSW national and regional level and with EU Institutions e.g. how member organisations might influence politicians in national/regional parliaments. It is planned to invite local European politicians to attend some or all of the workshop.\nDiscuss joint action with other Social Platform members such as EAPN.\n\n  \nAll member organisations were informed by email on registration and participation.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/copenhagen-workshop-social-workers-for-transformational-and-sustainable-social-protection-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:IFSW events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T214122
CREATED:20190218T195626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T195626Z
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SUMMARY:WSWD 2019: Round table on social workers standing up for human rights
DESCRIPTION:This year the World Social Work Day\, 19 March\, promotes the importance of human relationships. It is a key day in which social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the achievements of the profession and take the theme message into their communities\, workplaces and to their governments to raise awareness of the social work contributions and need for further action. In celebration of this day\, the International Federation of Social Workers\, Avenir Social and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights organize an event to raise awareness on the interlinkages between human rights and social work. The event\, in the form of a round table\, will discuss social workers’ professional commitments to human rights and ways to translate those commitments into everyday social work. In the definition of Social Worker human rights principles are included as fundamental”: “The social work profession promotes social change\, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilizing theories of human behavior and social systems\, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work”.\nTraditional social-work ethical codes echo the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, a milestone in international human rights law\, and social work’s ethical commitments compel social workers to advocate for human rights. The clearest link between social work and human rights exists within the UDHR itself: Article 25 elaborates the right to “necessary social\nservices: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family\, including food\, clothing\, housing and medical care and necessary social services\, and the right to security in the event of unemployment\, sickness\, disability\, widowhood\, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance”. \nSpeakers\nMr. Rio Hada\, Team Leader\, Economic\, Social and Cultural Rights (OHCHR)\nMr. Rory Truell\, General Secretary of IFSW\nMs. Annina Grob\, Co-CEO of avenirsocial\nMr. Kumi Naidoo\, General Secretary\, Amnesty International (tbc)\nMr. Joachim Mumba\, Social Worker and IFSW Regional Vice President\, Zambia \nCoffee will be served from 9.30 on \nDownload the invitation here. \nFree participation. No registration necessary but kindly asking to inform by email:
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/wswd-2019-round-table-on-social-workers-standing-up-for-human-rights/
LOCATION:Centre de Conference Internationales Geneve\, Rue de Varembé 17\, Geneva\, 1211\, Switzerland
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