International Federation of Social Workers
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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 […]
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 organisations from more than 30 […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women has been formally accepted and published by […]
IFSW warmly acknowledges the ongoing work of the Social Work History Network in strengthening the profession’s understanding of its roots and values. The Network continues to play an important role […]
The International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics has released its latest issue, Volume 22, Issue 2, continuing its role as a vital global forum for critical reflection on […]
The International Journal Social Work Education has launched a call for a special issue on The Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training: Implementation Progress, Successes and Future Directions, […]
The IFSW 2026 General Meeting (GM) will be held as a hybrid gathering on 23 and 24 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. VENUE: Maanzoni 680 Hotel HOTEL BLDG Starehe, 680 […]