Celebrations for World Social Work Day were postponed in Palestine after four civilians were killed by the Israeli military the day before the event was to take place. The celebration […]
World Social Work Day Postponed in Palestine
Topic: IFSWAsia and Pacific
ANZASW Statement on Terror Attacks in New Zealand
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster
IFSW member The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) expressed its support for all who were affected by today’s events in Christchurch / Otautahi. We are shocked to […]
2019 World Social Work Day poster in Te Reo Māori, Aotearoa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWKua puta te pānui mō te IFSW, Te Rā Toko i te Hāpori E whakatairanga ana i te taura here tāngata Te Rā Toko i te Hāpori Tekau mā iwa […]
2019 World Social Work Day video from Japan
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWSocial Work Students from the Department of Social Work, Nagasaki International University, Japan have produced this video for 2019 World Social Work Day
Significant moment for Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
Photo left to right: Sarah Clark SWRB Cheif Executive, Shannon Pakura ANZASW President, Lucy Sandford-Reed ANZASW Cheif Executive, James Poskitt MSD; Paul Dicky MSD; Margaret McArthur MSD; obscured Tanya Roth; Shayne Walker; […]
Early Bird Registration extended for APSWC2019 to 30 June 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWFor all the latest news and registration information – please visit the APSWC Website: https://apswc2019.com/
Australian social workers welcome the Victorian Government’s plan to ban ‘conversion therapy’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAs the Victorian Branch of the Australian Association of Social Workers took to the streets on Sunday to support LGBTIQ Victorians at the Midsumma Pride March, the Association welcomed the […]
IFSW 2020 Online Conference: Co-Building Social Transformation
This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession […]
2nd International Conference on “Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships and Community Accountability”
Sub theme Academic Frustration among students, Importance of Human Relations for a sound community, Involvement in Drugs, Counseling and Rehabilitation Role of Social Workers and Department of Narcotics of […]
Social Workers in Korea rose up to solve the budget crisis of the local children’s centres
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
Submitted by the Korea Association of Social Workers In Korea, the national budget is fixed by the National Assembly every fall. From fall 2018, the Korea Association of Social Workers […]
International Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWInternational Social Work Congress of Social Work in Siberia The first Congress of social workers of Siberia with international participation will take place in West Siberian city Kemerovo. The […]
THE 2019 ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE: SOCIAL WORK PARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS AN EQUAL SOCIETY – Registrations commence 25 February 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe 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 […]
Change and Innovation for a Better World: The Future of Social Work Profession
To showcase your innovative practice… To share your practice wisdom in social work practice… To interact with participants in interactive workshop and symposium… To connect & network with international counterparts […]
Final Call for Abstract submission- International Conference on Change & Innovation for a Better World 31 January 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWPlease note the deadline for the abstract submission is extended to January 31 2019. Click here>> to submit a proposal.
The Mana Whānau Programme
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, IFSWSocial worker Sher Gestro, Service leader at Lifewise Family Services in Auckland New Zealand talks about ‘Mana Whānau’ – a social work programme that works with families that are at […]
An Interview with IFSW Secretary-General on Human Rights Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UNIFSW Secretary-General, Dr Rory Truell speaking on social work perspectives and experiences in advancing human rights in an interview with ANZASW.
The 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe 2nd “Belt and Road” Initiatives Social Work Cooperation and Development Forum was held in Nanning on November 16th, with the theme of “Innovation, Cooperation and Communication: Social Work under the […]
Registrations Commence 25 February 2019- International Conference on Change and Innovation for a Better World – June 27-28 2019 -HONG KONG
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDear colleagues and friends, To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Hong Kong Social Workers Association and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Vice President Elected
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Irene Leung from the Hong Kong Association of Social Workers has been successfully elected as the new Regional Vice-President. IFSW President Silvana Martinez said, “We welcome Irene to the global […]
World Social Work Day Poster for 2019
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe World Social Work Day poster for 2019 is now available. IFSW President Silvana Martinez invites social workers and organisational partners to co-brand the poster and send language translations […]