After the recent catastrophe in the Philippines, the IFSW Secretariat spoke with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc (PASWI) and asked how can the International Social Work Community […]
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Message from President Gary Bailey on the devastation in the Philippines
Information Type: NewsTopic: DisasterDear Colleagues- The images are of the devastation in the Philippines is both shocking and devastating to watch. Our hearts go out to the thousands of people whose lives have been […]
Tribute to Anthony Tan (Malaysia) – international social worker and inspiration behind COSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW13 November 1948 – 29 September 2013 IFSW is sad to report the death of Anthony Tan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 29 September 2013. Anthony served on the world […]
Government thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington to mark National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The day is promoted by the […]
Social Work growing in Laos
Information Type: NewsTopic: EducationIFSW congratulates the Social Work Colleagues from Laos where the profession is continously growing. Social work education started in 2005. Since then, about 80 students have graduated each year. This […]
China has 300,000 social workers, government reports
Information Type: NewsTopic: EmploymentThe number of specialized social workers in China has reached 300,000, including over 80,000 who qualified after passing the government exam, according to a government report published in Beijing on […]
Macau continues legislative debate on registration of social workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: Ethics, LawThe legislature in Macau is considering a draft bill to create a registration system for social workers. A recent report in the Macau Daily Times provided an insight into the […]
June 2013 Newsletter from the Asia-Pacific Region
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWPlease find the latest news from the Asia-Pacific Region in the latest issue of the Regional Newsletter.
World Social Work Celebrations in Laos
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayThe third celebration of World Social Work Day was held at Mme Xuyen’s home on Saturday 23rd March 2013 . The informal meeting gathered about 58 […]
Nepal School of Social Work Celebrates World Social Work Day 2013
Information Type: NewsTopic: Education, World Social Work DayNepal School of Social work has celebrated World Social Work day on 19th March 2013 with the global theme of “Promoting social and economic equalities” in college premises. The inauguration […]
World Social Work Day in Jordan
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayStaff and students at Al-Balqa Applied University Princess Rahma University College Social Work Department joined with local community centres to participate in events to mark World Social Work Day, reports […]
Frontline social workers in Gaza: ‘We want only peace’
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictDr Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers, talks with colleagues in Gaza and the West Bank during the eight-day military offensive. Read the whole article at […]
Secretary-General’s Message to New Zealand Social Work Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayDear Colleagues From Switzerland I send you my best wishes for Social Work Day in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I hope on this day your employers will take the time to acknowledge […]
Malaysia: Social Workers Bill
Information Type: NewsTopic: LawThe Malaysian Social Workers draft bill proposes a council which will help regulate and empower social workers in Malaysia. Several consultations with stake-holders have been held and are still going […]
China: Keswick Foundation Best Article Award
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: IFSWThe China Journal of Social Work is presenting the Keswick Foundation Best Article Award to the one article that best reflects the aims and scope of the journal in a […]
1.45 Million Social Workers in China by 2020
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, EmploymentTrained professionals can function as bridge between patients and hospital After a series of shocking attacks on medical staff, including some that resulted in serious injuries and death, Beijing health […]
Korean Association of Social Workers, holding a commemorative ceremony the “2012 World Social Work Day”
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayThe Korean Association of Social Workers, as a member organization of the IFSW, has celebrated the World Social Work Day with other national associations f social workers, commemorating the achievements […]
Indian Social Work Education: Quality enhancement network launched
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: EducationA national network of schools for quality enhancement of social work education in India will be launched at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) on Thursday. “Aimed at addressing […]
Social Workers bill to be tabled in Malaysia
Information Type: NewsTopic: LawPUTRAJAYA: The proposed Social Workers Act aimed at improving the quality of social work services is expected to be tabled during the next parliamentary session, said Women, Family and Community […]
World Social Work Day in Nepal
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayIt is the 4th year in a row that Nepal School of Social Work comes together and resonates the power of social workers and their contribution to the post conflict […]