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Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas Ngumi, Lotie Mwakio, Josphat Kiarie, […]
As the number of refugees worldwide has surged to 120 million, the vast majority, 68 million, are internally displaced people (IDPs). The remaining 52 million have crossed borders, typically to […]
Elections for IFSW Executive positions occur every two years as part of the General Meeting. These elections are governed by the IFSW Constitution and By-Laws. The currently elected members of […]
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe gathered online for an important […]
Eighteen young carers from eleven Commonwealth countries have created a video promoting the Commonwealth Charter for Young Carers, urging leaders to endorse it at their October 2024 meeting in Samoa. […]
Harambee!: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference As the Global President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), I am deeply honored to express […]
📢🌍 Save the Date: Global Social Work Conference 2026 🌍📢 The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and the International Council […]
Photo: Arturo Requesens-Galnares, Pradeep Wagle, Priska Fleischlin, Rory Truell. Missing in the photo is Rin Kim Jung (Co-facilitator), OHCHR Over the last weeks, the IFSW UN, Education, Ethics and Indigenous […]
Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association […]
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global Vice President Charles Mbugua, of […]
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Over the last days we have witnessed devastating floods in many countries around the world. This has resulted in significant loss of life and the destruction of houses, hospitals, transport […]
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the Asia Pacific Region). All positions […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) held its General Meeting on April 1st and 2nd, 2024. During this meeting, the representatives of member organizations affirmed The People’s Charter for […]
Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates! The Joint Social Work & Social Development (SWSD2024) Panama conference concluded on a high note, today 7th April 2024 after a colourful week, […]
IFSW is proud to share the details of the parallel event for the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, titled Transformative Gender-Responsive Social Protections in an Eco-Social […]
The joint SWSD2024 Panama conference: Respecting diversity through joint social action. The Social Work & Social Development (SWSD) 2024 conference commenced on 4th April 2024 in Panama City with a […]
The IFSW through its commissions have planned for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Professional Social Workers (CPD): Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the […]