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Marking A New Roma and Traveller Inclusion Strategy for Europe from the Council of Europe
IFSW Europe’s representative for Romani and Traveller Rights, Allison Hulmes, Senior Lecturer from Swansea University, introduces an important new strategy for Roma and Traveller inclusion …
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A focus on Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland): Geopolitical Anxiety, Indigenous Rights, and the Global Mandate of Social Work
Graffiti illustrating the impact of social development in Nuuk. Photo taken by Dan Allen More than a blog, this contribution from social work academic colleagues …
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World Social Work Day 2026 at the United Nations in Geneva
On 18 March 2026, World Social Work Day will be celebrated online at the United Nations Office in Geneva under the theme “Co Building Hope …
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IFSW Co-Sponsors Side Event on the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 14:00–15:00 CET Palais des Nations, Geneva | Hybrid and Livestreamed The International Federation of Social Workers is proud to co-sponsor …
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Special General Meeting Concludes on Membership Motions
On 18 February 2026, the International Federation of Social Workers held a Special General Meeting to consider motions concerning the membership of the Israeli Union …
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Webinar Launch of the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence
A new international initiative, the Global Coalition for WHO Action on Firearm Violence, will be officially launching on 10 February 2026, bringing together nearly 100 …
Read moreIFSW Europe’s Annual report 2025
Our Year in Numbers Our members 2025 Welcome to IFSW Europe’s highlights from 2025 Please find here a short report of our activities and successes …
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Final Conferences and Policy Dissemination of Findings from the EU Horizon ‘Responsive’ Project.
IFSW Europe has been a partner in the three-year Responsive research project that comes to an end this month. The project has gathered a huge …
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IFSW statement on Justice for Women and Girls for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its statement for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women has been …
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AvenirSocial Launches the Charter for an Ecosocial Social Work in Switzerland
The International Commission of AvenirSocial – the Swiss professional association for social work – took seriously the call from the People’s Global Summit to promote the People’s Charter …
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Social Work History, Values and Global Leadership
IFSW warmly acknowledges the ongoing work of the Social Work History Network in strengthening the profession’s understanding of its roots and values. The Network continues …
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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 …
Read moreStatement 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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