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Delegates from national member organisations gather for the official group photograph following the successful conclusion of the 2026 IFSW General Meeting in Nairobi The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) […]
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The IFSW Announces Departure of Secretary General Dr. Rory Truell Following a Transformative 15-Year Tenure President Joachim Mumba honors Dr. Truell’s legacy of global expansion, indigenous inclusion, and systemic impact […]
Photo credit Sarah A. Wilcox On World Environment Day, the IFSW Indigenous Commission stands united to honor, protect, and advocate for the sacred relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Earth. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that the first in the series of Social Work in Action Social Work Beyond Borders: The Importance of Relationships, […]
The 25th annual Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City from April 20 through May 1, 2026. Global Commissioner Hilary Weaver […]
IFSW is pleased to present its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the continued dedication, resilience, and global influence of social work in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. This report reflects […]
The IFSW and NGO Committee Host Side Event on Financing Health & Resilience in Conflict The NGO Committee on Financing for Development is hosting a hybrid side event, “Financing People’s […]
Social workers, community leaders, and international delegates gathered at the Mega Market Event Center in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines on 20 March 2026 to celebrate World Social Work Day under […]
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW President Joachim Cuthbert Mumba reflects on the global challenges facing our societies and the vital role social workers play in strengthening […]
In his World Social Work Day 2026 message, IFSW Interim Secretary-General Pascal Rudin reflects on the global challenges facing communities today and the vital role social workers play in rebuilding […]
IFSW CPD on Human rights of Social Workers and their Human Rights Responsibilities for Service Recipients The IFSW has arranged another Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2026 Human rights of Social Workers […]
The Social Welfare History Group (USA) and the Social Work History Network (UK) will jointly host an international webinar titled Histories of Compliance and Resistance: Social Workers and Immigration across […]
The Social Work History Network has organised an international webinar to be held on 20 April 2026 19:30 to 21:00 UK time. The topical relevance of the theme is obvious […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as part of the Identity Rights Working Group (IDRWG), has contributed to a submission to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner […]
A call for chapters has been issued for the forthcoming second edition of the Routledge Handbook of Postcolonial Social Work: Challenges and Counter Movements. We are especially pleased to note […]
On 18 March 2026, World Social Work Day will be celebrated online at the United Nations Office in Geneva under the theme “Co Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call […]
Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Palais des Nations, Geneva | Hybrid and Livestreamed The International Federation of Social Workers is proud to co-sponsor a significant side event at […]
On 18 February 2026, the International Federation of Social Workers held a Special General Meeting to consider motions concerning the membership of the Israeli Union of Social Workers. The meeting […]
The 2026 IFSW Special General Meeting will be held on 18 February as an entirely online event. Delegates can participate online via the Zoom platform. All voting will take place […]