IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in Indonesian. This significant development aims […]
Asia and Pacific
Indonesia: World Social Work Day 2024 Report Released with Focus on ‘Buen Vivir’
Information Type: ReportTopic: World Social Work DayThe Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI) has officially released its much-anticipated report for World Social Work Day (WSWD) 2024. This year’s theme, “Buen Vivir: A Shared Future […]
International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
The AASW 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (10th ICSWHMH) will be held from the Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 November 2024 in Melbourne. This […]
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event
Information Type: ReportTopic: Conflict, Children, Peace, IFSWSocial Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe gathered online for an important […]
IFSW-AP Newsletter Issue 2 is now available!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWWe are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and activities related to social work […]
Indonesian and Malaysian Social Worker Associations Strengthen Ties
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association of Social Workers. The memento […]
International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Work
Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association […]
Successful lobbying leads to payments for social work students on placement
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW congratulates student advocacy movements, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties for their successful lobbying of […]
Report on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, World Social Work Day, Health and social workThe Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social work around the world as […]
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day, Social Protection, Social WorkIranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March 2024. The Iran Association of […]
CALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, EducationIFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNIFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the Asia Pacific Region). All positions […]
Cambodia Association of Social Workers
Name of the President: Mrs. Pen Sophanara Number of social workers registered: 393 Year when the Association was established in The association joined IFSW in 2024 Code of Ethics for […]
Taiwan Association of Social Workers
Name of the President: Prof. Mei-Kuei Yu Number of members: 1236 Year when the Association was established: 1989 Year when the Association joined IFSW: 2024 Code of Ethics Constitution Taiwan […]
Asia Pacific Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections. Jointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB), the webinar aims […]
2 March: International Seminar on Social Welfare in Asia and the Pacific Rim
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkUpdate: watch the recording here. The Japan College of Social Work (JCSW) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are proud to announce the upcoming International Seminar on Social […]
Workshop on Social Work Field Education in a Global Era
Japanese federation of Social workers joint Workshop on Australian and Japanese Social Work Field Education in a Global Era Regardless of local, national, regional, and global levels, the social work […]
7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, Conference, Children, Women, Human RightsIn recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), IFSW is delighted to extend an invitation to social workers and advocates across the globe to […]
Iranian National Social Worker’s Day Conference: Mediation as a Pathway to Peace
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConferenceOn January 23rd, Iran marked its National Social Worker’s Day, coinciding with the birthday of Imam Ali, by hosting the 38th National Social Worker’s Day conference. This year’s theme, “Social […]
The 15th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers
The 15th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers At The Learning and Training Center on Older Persons, Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand Date: 20 – 22 March 2024 Theme: BUEN VIVIR […]