World Social Work Day Statement by Rory Truell, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers: On this World Social Work Day in 2024, I am honored to address the […]
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IFSW President’s World Social Day Message
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW is delighted to present President Joachim Mumba’s 2024 Word Social Work Day video message. Happy Social Workers Day (19 March 2024) everyone:
New Leadership and Critical Discussions in Latest Issue of International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
Information Type: NewsTopic: IJSWVE
IFSW is delighted to announce a new era for the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics with the appointment of Robert McKinney as the new editor. This change […]
Unconditional humanitarian aid to Gaza Now
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
‘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 […]
“Investing In Women: Empowering Social Workers To Address Crises And Accelerate Progress” A Call To Government, Donor Agencies And Stakeholders On International Day Of Women Celebration 2024
Topic: Women
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 celebrates International womens day
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 […]
Secretary-General’s Back to Office Message
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWDear 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
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 […]
Webinar on Children’s Rights in the context of Cross Border Family Connections
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children
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 […]
Empowering Voices for Global Change: The Critical Role of Social Workers in Shaping UN Processes and Eco-Social Contracts
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Social Work, UN
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 Supports Global Statement of Humanitarian Leaders Calling For An Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Peace, Human RightsIFSW 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 PROTECTIONS IN AN ECO-SOCIAL WORLD
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, […]
7 March: Commonwealth Civil Society Health and Wellbeing Policy Forum 2024
Topic: Health
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 […]
New article explores the Path to an Eco-Social World after the pandemic
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Ethics
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 […]
14 March: Webinar on Transformative Gender-responsive Social Protections in an Eco-social World
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, Women
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 […]
Online Participation
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 […]
Embracing Human Fraternity: The Vital Role of Social Work in Cultivating Global Peace and Unity
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Peace
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 to Host Panel on Eco-Social Justice at 62nd Social Development Session
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
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. […]
6th COSW Newsletter: A Journey Through Social Work’s Advances and Inspirations
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya to Host 2026 World Conference on Social Work and Social Development
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
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 […]