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A report titled the Development of Standards for Social Work Education and Training in Asia and Pacific Countries: Examination for Global Education and Training based on the Global Standards is […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its solidarity with social workers in Iran who continue to serve their communities amid escalating hostilities affecting civilians and infrastructure. As reflected […]
Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) United Nations Commission have joined regional leaders at the UN’s Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, raising urgent concerns that progress […]
Social workers, community leaders, and international delegates gathered at the Mega Market Event Center in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines on 20 March 2026 to celebrate World Social Work Day under […]
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has issued a statement calling for peace and solidarity in response to rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts affecting communities across regions. We reaffirm our commitment […]
To mark World Social Work Day 2026, the President of IFSW Asia-Pacific, Machiko Ohara, has shared a message reflecting on this year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call […]
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) invites submissions for the 2026 Social Work Congress (2026 SWC), to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday […]
In Sumatra, Indonesia and in Sri Lanka, a series of severe rainfall disasters triggered by multiple cyclones has resulted in the tragic loss of many lives, with hundreds of people […]
Statement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) On the Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka The IFSW Asia Pacific Region recently concluded its regional conference […]
The Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC) 2025, hosted in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded with the participation of social workers, academics, and professionals from across the region and beyond. Over several […]
The International Federation of Social Workers is delighted to launch the new e-book Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region. Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders. This […]
More than 2,000 Social Workers gathered in the Chavit Coliseum, Vigan City, The Philippines The historic city of Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, came alive as more than 2,000 […]
Following the devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern part of Cebu on 30 September 2025, many families in Bogo City and nearby areas have been deeply affected. The […]
Statement from the IFSW Asia-Pacific President On […]
International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP), together with the Asian and […]
Title: International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP), together with the Asian […]
News: IFSW Asia-Pacific Webinar Successfully Concluded On 20 September 2025, IFSW Asia-Pacific successfully held its regional webinar on the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being.” The event drew more […]
The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region expresses its profound sorrow at the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The disaster has resulted in the […]
The Social Workers’ Association of Nepal (SWAN) has issued a statement to the international community regarding the recent two-day protest (8–9 September 2025) organised by young people identifying as “Generation […]
Join the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP) for a free online webinar on “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-being”. This event is a response to the growing need […]