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“Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and Despair” was Discussed at the 9th National Social Services Congress in Türkiye
The Association of Social Workers (SHUDER) organized the 9th Social Services Congress with the theme of “Social Services in the Spiral of Hope, Shame and …
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Pronunciamiento sobre la Intervención Militar en Venezuela y el Compromiso del Trabajo Social con la Paz, la Soberanía y la Autodeterminación
Los países que conforman la Federación Internacional de Trabajo Social para América Latina y el Caribe (FITS ALC) expresamos nuestra preocupación ante la intervención militar …
Read morePronunciamento sobre a Intervenção Militar na Venezuela e o Compromisso do Trabalho Social com a Paz, a Soberania e a Autodeterminação
Os países que compõem a Federação Internacional de Trabalho Social para a América Latina e o Caribe (FITS ALC) expressam nossa preocupação diante da intervenção …
Read moreStatement on the Military Intervention in Venezuela and the Commitment of Social Work to Peace, Sovereignty, and Self-Determination
The countries that make up the International Federation of Social Workers for Latin America and the Caribbean (IFSW LAC) express our concern regarding the military …
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International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics Volume 22, Number 2 Published
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 …
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Malawi to Host the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region has announced Malawi as the host country for the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference. The announcement …
Read moreLe Malawi accueillera la Conférence régionale africaine de la FITS en 2027
La Fédération internationale des travailleur·euse·s sociaux·ales (FITS), pour la région Afrique, a annoncé que le Malawi sera le pays hôte de la Conférence régionale africaine …
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Statement in Support of Social Work Educators and Academic Staff in the United Kingdom
The IFSW Education Commission expresses its deep concern and solidarity with social work academics and higher education staff across the UK who are facing redundancies, …
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Call for Contributions: Global Standards and the Future of Social Work Education
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 …
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La Région Afrique de la FITS annonce des engagements forts lors de la Conférence continentale 2025 à Dakar, au Sénégal
La Région Afrique de la Fédération Internationale des Travailleuses et Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) a conclu sa Conférence régionale 2025 à Dakar avec un appel renouvelé …
Read moreIFSW Africa Region Issues Strong Commitments at 2025 Continental Conference in Dakar, Senegal
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region concluded its 2025 Regional Conference in Dakar with a renewed call for stronger social service systems, …
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Tierra del Fuego (Argentina) celebró su Jornada Provincial de Trabajo Social en el 30º aniversario de su Colegio Profesional
El Colegio Profesional de Trabajo Social de la Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur llevó a cabo el pasado 5 …
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Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the IFSW policy statement on Indigenous Peoples & Human Rights
On the global observance of Human Rights Day, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers takes this occasion to commemorate the 20th …
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The IFSW Statement for the 64th CSocD
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 64th Commission for Social Development (CSocD) has been formally …
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Standing with Communities Affected by Recent Cyclones and Floods in the Asia-Pacific Region
In Sumatra, Indonesia and in Sri Lanka, a series of severe rainfall disasters triggered by multiple cyclones has resulted in the tragic loss of many …
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Statement of Solidarity from the IFSW On the Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka
Statement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) On the Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka The IFSW Asia Pacific Region …
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APSWC 2025 Successfully Concludes in Sri Lanka
The Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC) 2025, hosted in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded with the participation of social workers, academics, and professionals from across the …
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Pulling Together for a Shared Future: Harambee Inspires World Social Work Day 2026
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 …
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Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity: IFSW Latin America and Caribbean Region Unites in Pilar, Paraguay
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Region gathered in the vibrant city of Pilar, Paraguay, for an unforgettable week …
Read moreLa región de América Latina y el Caribe de la FITS se reúne en Pilar, Paraguay, para el fortalecimiento de la solidaridad intergeneracional
La región de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales (FITS) se reunió en la bella ciudad de Pilar, …
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