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‘Using forced starvation as a negotiating tactic in Gaza is brutal inhumanity’, says IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell. Recent events in Gaza, in trying to get humanitarian aid to the people […]
This year’s IFSW Statement on International Women’s Day has been written by Oluwatoni Adeleke from an African regional context: Africa is facing a myriad of crises, from geopolitical conflicts to […]
IFSW Africa Joins and invites all social workers in celebrating the International Women’s Day with an online webinar reflecting on the theme: ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress‘ Day: 9th March […]
Dear Friends, I wrote to you 6 months ago saying I was taking a pause to recharge and reconnect: I did this in the context of an incredible but demanding […]
Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections for the Africa/ Americas/Europe/Middle East. Jointly hosted by the International Social Service (ISS) and Children and Families […]
IFSW is pleased to announce a webinar hosted by International Social Service (ISS) members from across the world. This pivotal webinar aims to address the urgent need for a family-first […]
Photo by UN Women. CSW63 Side Event, “Take the Hot Seat” Intergenerational Dialogue In a recent article authored by Sebastian Cordoba, Swetha Rao Dhananka, and Anne Deepak, IFSW representatives at […]
IFSW stands in full support of the recent statement by humanitarian leaders on the extreme peril facing civilians in Gaza. The escalation of violence following the attacks on 7 October […]
Webinar on transformative Gender-Responsive Social Protection in and Eco-social World. IFSW virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The event, […]
ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS TO BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SMALL AND VULNERABLE STATES 7 March 2024 11.00-12.30 UTC/GMT (London) Social workers are invited to […]
We are excited to announce the publication of an article that explores the transformation of social work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a keen focus on building […]
IFSW is delighted to announce a virtual event in support of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The event, titled “Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections […]
The 2024 IFSW General Meeting will be held on 1 and 2 April, 2024 as a hybrid event. Delegates can participate both in person in Panama, and online via the […]
In the face of myriad global conflicts that test our collective spirit and humanity, the imperative for human fraternity has never been more urgent. Social work, at its core, embodies […]
IFSW is delighted to announce a side panel event for the upcoming 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, emphasising the critical intersection of social justice and ecological sustainability. […]
The latest issue of the COSW Newsletter is a rich compilation of significant events, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories from the realm of social work. This edition highlights the impact […]
The tripartite committee comprising the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), are delighted […]
On the occasion of the International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, we are reminded of the powerful intersection between Social Work Education, human rights, peacebuilding, and the aspirations […]
Photo: Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Hon Florence Bore and the Principal Secretary for Social Protection, Mr Joseph Motari, with representatives from IFSW, Kenya National […]
IFSW is proud to announce the release of its 2023 End of Year Report, highlighting a year of resilience and commitment to social justice and social work globally. Under the […]