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 Contact person Chen Ying Ju […]
Asia and Pacific
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 Work
Update: 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 Rights
In 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: Conference
On 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 […]
IFSW Statement on the Earthquake in Japan: “As social workers, our role in supporting the recovery and rebuilding efforts is crucial”
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024. Our thoughts are with the […]
Celebrating a Legacy of Compassion and Service: PASWI Marks Its 75th Jubilee
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference
The Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) celebrated a significant milestone with its Platinum Jubilee National Convention in Cebu City, commemorating 75 years of unwavering dedication to professional excellence […]
SDGs Halfway Point: Social Work for Transformative Change
Information Type: Statement, NewsTopic: IFSW
The following statement has been endorsed by the participants of the 27th IFSW Asia-Pacific Conference: In an inspirational display of solidarity and commitment, over 1,000 social workers from across the […]
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
As President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west Afghanistan on 7 October 2023. I […]
Solidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the region has created suffering and […]
We stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
A major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Herat located 120km (75 miles) east of the Iranian border with an estimated population of 1.9 million people on Saturday, 7th […]
Panorama of Social Work: Innovation and Inclusiveness In Development
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Social workers in Afghanistan demonstrate a commitment to supporting people and communities
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
This marks a significant milestone in the journey of engaging social workers in supporting individuals and communities. The Afghanistan Professional Organization of Social Workers (ASO) has taken a crucial step […]
Asia-Pacific region pre-conference workshop
The Asia-Pacific region invites all social workers to a pre-conference workshop. This is to share, reflect and contribute to the experiences as well as education on DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, MITIGATION & […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Issue 1 2023
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW Asia-Pacific is delighted to unveil the inaugural edition of our regional Newsletter. Dr Machiko Ohara, Regional President, commented: “I truly hope that publishing this newsletter will give you the […]
Afghanistan Social Workers Association
Name of the President: Mr. Massoud Ayoubi Number of members: 90 Year when the Association was established: 2018 Year when the Association joined IFSW: 2023 Statutes Association of Social Workers […]
World Social Work Day India
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day
India Network of Professional Social Workers Associations (INPSWA) is organizing World Social Work day 2023 on 12 Apr 2023 at 7 pm (IST). Mr. Joachim Mumba, IFSW Global President will […]
Afghanistan Organisation of Social Work Joins IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW President, Joachim Mumba, welcomed the Afghanistan Social Work Organisation into full IFSW membership. He said, ‘ASO will be a great asset to the international social work profession. They have […]