Following our call for expressions of interest, we are pleased to announce that the IFSW Asia-Pacific UN Commission has welcomed three new members. Under the leadership of Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), […]
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IFSW-AP Holds Successful Regional Annual General Meeting
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, General Meeting
IFSW-AP recently held its annual general meeting on Friday, 17 January 2025.This meeting served as a review of the activities and achievements of 2024. The meeting was attended by […]
Announcement: New Members of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Education Commission
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, EducationFollowing our call for expressions of interest last year, we received numerous applications from highly qualified individuals. We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm shown by all applicants. After a […]
Save the Date: CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), in collaboration with the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), invites professional social workers worldwide to participate in an upcoming […]
COSW Releases Activity Report Highlighting Key Achievements and Collaboration with IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work advocacy across the Commonwealth. The […]
Global Study Highlights Deteriorating Conditions for Social Workers and Opportunities for Advocacy
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Employment
A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years. Conducted across various regions, the research shows significant […]
Join the Conversation: Social Workers Invited to Shape the Future of Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, Conference
The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind. This collaboration led […]
IFSW statement on the 2024 International Human Rights Day by Hillary Weaver
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: Indigenous, Human Rights, IFSW
On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federation’s Human Rights Day message. In the video message, Dr Weaver highlights the importance […]
World Social Work Day 2025
Background and History World Social Work Day takes place on 18 March 2025. This year’s theme is ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’, which emphasises the importance of caring and respecting […]
International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics Volume 21, Number 2 Published
Information Type: NewsTopic: IJSWVE
IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics. This issue continues the journal’s tradition of advancing […]
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Where are we in addressing this global epidemic?
Topic: Women, Indigenous
The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) remains significant across the world. Globally, Indigenous women and girls experience disproportionately higher rates of abduction, violence, exploitation, and murder. In […]
Korean Association of Social Workers exchange with Swiss and British Associations
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Photo: Members of the Korean Association of Social Workers at the AvenirSocial office in Bern This month the Korean Association of Social Workers met their Swiss and British counterparts for […]
Terms of Reference: Global Commissions
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW1. IFSW Global Commissions 1.1 The IFSW Global Executive in consultation with the IFSW Secretary General will appoint the Global Commissioner for each Commission. 1.2 The IFSW Global Executive, in […]
Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
Image: Jioji Ravulo, Malakai Waqa Kaitani, Nathan Chong-Nee, Andrzej Frank, Yvonne Crichton-Hill, At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, a team of six social workers, including representatives […]
Social workers across the world experience chronically difficult working conditions, says new global research
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, HealthA three-year global comparison of the working conditions of social workers, just published in The British Journal of Social Work, finds that ‘social workers across the world are exposed to […]
Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW in partnership with The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in Switzerland are delighted to announce the publication of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and […]
UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, UN, Environment
The UN Secretary-General’s Harmony with Nature Report, 2024 has once again highlighted the essential role of social work in driving transformative change. The report draws particular attention to the theme […]
Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children, Women, Indigenous
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa from 20 […]
“The Pact is an important step forward to reinvigorate action and commitments”: IFSW’s advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future (as part of the General Assembly High-Level Week) and parallel events advocating […]
New Webinar Series Focuses on Identity Rights and Access to Justice for Children
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social Work, Children
IFSW is pleased to announce a series of webinars, in collaboration with the Identity Rights Working Group, aimed at addressing access to justice for children whose identity rights have been […]