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The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcome the […]
IFSW Organizes a Side Event at the High Level Political Forum 2026, at the UN Headquarters, New York On July 8, 2026, IFSW UN Commission, North America convened an […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Statement on the Devastating Floods in Nepal IFSW Asia-Pacific is deeply saddened and concerned by the devastating floods that have struck Nepal, causing extensive loss of life, displacement, […]
While Indigenous people continue to stand up to protect the natural world, nation states are not only failing in their role as guardians, but actively plundering resources. Intentional burning of […]
2026 AI for Developing Countries Forum Geneva Summit Participants, UN Assembly Hall, Geneva The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) contributed to the 2026 AI for Developing Countries Forum Geneva […]
In recognition of the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples 2026, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers offers the following statement on the theme, Artificial […]
During the General Meeting in Nairobi, the members of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) adopted a new policy, A Social Work Approach to Co-creating Human Rights-Based Care and […]
Issues or Concern Statement This policy paper highlights the critical role of social workers, grounded in ethical, eco-social and human rights principles, in promoting and advocating for comprehensive, rights-based care […]
Image: Delegates at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar Social workers increasingly have opportunities to shape international policies that affect the lives of millions of people. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to invite members and partners to participate in a special online event marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples […]
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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its newly elected Global President, Eva Ponce de Leon, has completed her first official overseas mission since being […]
On 11-12 July 2026, the 43rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work was held at the Japan College of Social Work in Tokyo, Japan. […]
The 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, jointly convened by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare […]
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) […]
The aim of the Indigenous Commission is to create a structure for utilization of the indigenous knowledge and skills in service delivery locally and globally. Indigenous in the news
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 […]