The IFSW Asia Pacific region, invites you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work 2023 and the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2023 in celebrating World […]
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IFSW Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023
Conference Welcome Video Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023: Download Flyer | Download Brochure Date: 5th – 7th November 2023 Venue: Cebu City, Philippines – Waterfront Hotel Contact Email Please […]
DONATION TO TURKEY AND SYRIA FROM SOUTH KOREA
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWKASW (Korean Association of Social Workers) announced on February 18 that their board decided to transfer a total of US$20,000, including the Korean Social Workers’ Fund. Dr. Seung-Hwan OH, President […]
Statement by the IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President on the Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
Machiko OHARA, Ph.D. President, Asia-Pacific Region, International Federation of Social Workers In the early morning hours of 6 February, a strong earthquake struck a wide area in south-eastern Turkey and […]
Social Work in Afghanistan
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Photo: ASO board members with IFSW representatives in Kabul During their visit, IFSW representatives are learning from the highly skilled and committed members of the Afghanistan Social Workers Organisation who […]
Japanese Federation of Social Workers International Symposium
International Symposium on Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons By Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW). In celebrating the #WSWD2023, the JFSW will hold an International symposium on […]
IFSW to visit the Afghanistan Social Workers Organisation
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
At a time when Afghanistan is going through significant challenges and support from many international humanitarian agencies has withdrawn, because of the recent Taliban government decision preventing women from working […]
National Alliance of Professional Social Workers Kazakhstan
Name of the President: Ms. Dinara Yessimova, Executive director Number of members: 100 Year when the Association was established: April 8, 2019 Year when the Association joined IFSW: 2022 Code […]
IFSW Representative calls for Greater Climate Action at the UN
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Environment
IFSW UN Asia-Pacific Representative Dr Sebastian Cordoba addressed the UN ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development this week advocating for greater climate action from Member States. The statement drew attention […]
Malaysian Social Work Association Champions New Law
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell met with the Malaysian Social Workers Association, these are some of his reflections. Chow Kit, a suburb in the Centre of Kuala Lumpur, offers mix of […]
International Symposium 2022
International Symposium 2022 Social Work and War： Glocal Collaboration in Practice and Education regarding Support to Displaced Persons Date : November 12(Sat) 9:00-11:00 （CET) Venue : Webinar Check for other time […]
Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Disaster, Social Work, Environment
The Australian Social Work Association’s Statement on Climate Action in preparation for COP27. This builds on previous statements drafted with input from AASW social workers on Climate Action highlighting on […]
Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Protection, Social Work
President of the Iran Association of Social Workers Speaks on the Countries Challenges: The Iran Association of Social Workers strongly empathizes with Mahsa Amini’s family for the big loss they […]
IFSW-AP UN Representative Addresses UN-ESCAP Committee on Social Development
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN
IFSW-AP UN Representative Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia) attended the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 7th Committee on Social Development during 06 – 08 September 2022. The session this year […]
GLOBAL AGENDA- THEME ONE UBUNTU ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, Education, Social Protection, Poverty
Global Agenda Ubuntu Webinars Global agenda- Theme one ubuntu ASIA PACIFIC REGION WEBINAR Webinar : 10th August, 2022, 08.00 UTC Location: By Zoom The Global Agenda Taskforce […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Supports Sri Lankan Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
This week the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) issued a statement outlining the ineffective government response to rising prices, the shortages of medicines, medical supplies, cooking gas, diesel, petrol, and essential food […]
IFSW-AP UN Representatives at the 78th Session UN ESCAP in Bangkok
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
The IFSW-AP UN Representatives, including Dr. Wilaiporn Kotbungkair (Thailand), Dr. Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), and Mr. Kim Sug Pyo (South Korea), attended the 78th Session of the Economic and Social Commission […]
World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day
World Social Work Day 2022 Asia and the Pacific Region news On 15 March 2022 at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok, and online H.E. Mr. Chuti […]
India: Professional Social Work Response to COVID–19 Affected Families
Information Type: ReportTopic: Covid19
The report Professional Social Work Response to COVID-19 Affected Families in India: Facilitating Services and Building Awareness during the Second Wave, is the outcome of a nationwide online survey carried […]
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, World Social Work Day
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One […]