November 9, 2026The International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific (IFSW-AP) will hold its Regional General Meeting 2026 on Saturday, 12 December 2026, bringing together representatives of member organisations from across the Asia-Pacific region.
November 5, 2026Violence against women and femicide are grave violations of human rights that demand sustained, collective action.
November 5, 2026The International Federation of Social Workers welcomes the Call by Young People for a New Culture of Peace, developed through a youth-led consultation within UNESCO’s reflection on its future mandate.
October 28, 2026The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark guide, Shifting Mental Health and Social Care from Institutions to the Community: A Practical Guide to the Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Hospitals, calling for a fundamental transformation in how people experiencing mental health difficulties are supported.
October 22, 2026The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will bring social work perspectives to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), taking place in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1–4 November 2026.
October 15, 2026Image: Dr Pascal Rudin, IFSW Secretary-General Bringing together frontline social work experience, international advocacy and organisational leadership, Pascal takes office with a commitment to listening, collaboration and a stronger, more connected Federation.
October 15, 2026In response to a Call for Contributions by relevant stakeholders, the IFSW UN Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers contributed to the Intergovernmental Process On Beyond GDP - Elements Paper.
October 8, 2026October 10, 2026 On this World Mental Health Day, the Indigenous Commission affirms the importance of holistic wellbeing and the need for the voices of our people to be heard across the globe.

General Meeting 2026
IFSW is looking forward to the General Meeting 2026 which will be held in Nairobi. This hybrid gathering of our federation will accommodate both in-person and virtual attendance
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