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Aspirations, Wellbeing, Rights: UN Day of Older Persons 2025
Every year, 1 October is designated as the United Nations Day of Older Persons. This year is particularly special because it marks the half-way point …
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International Day of Older Persons 2025 – Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Wellbeing, Our Rights
In recognition of the International Day of Older Persons, the Indigenous Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers offers the following statement describing the …
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Solution Session: Strengthening Social Integration through Intergenerational Solidarity
Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha Date and Time: 4 November 2025, 16:45 – 18:00 Venue: Room 4, Qatar National …
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International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries
Title: International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific …
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Webinar “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being” Successfully Concluded
News: IFSW Asia-Pacific Webinar Successfully Concluded On 20 September 2025, IFSW Asia-Pacific successfully held its regional webinar on the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring …
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Towards a Unified Voice: Progress on the Establishment of the new South African Social Workers Association
On 10 September 2025, Oluwatoni Adeleke, IFSW Africa President, Antoinette Lombard, Chair of the Steering Committee to establish the South African Social Workers Association (SASWA), …
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Vacancy for IFSW Africa regional representative to the Education Commission
Call for applications: Africa representative to the Education Commission The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)Africa invites applications for the position of Regional Representative to …
Read moreStatement of Sympathy Following the Earthquake in Afghanistan
The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region expresses its profound sorrow at the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The …
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The Social Workers’ Association of Nepal Calls for Respect of Young People’s Voices Amid Gen Z Protests
The Social Workers’ Association of Nepal (SWAN) has issued a statement to the international community regarding the recent two-day protest (8–9 September 2025) organised by …
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COSW Newsletter Highlights Collaboration with IFSW members
The latest newsletter from the Commonwealth Organization for Social Work (COSW) highlights the organization’s ongoing work and its strong collaboration with the International Federation of …
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Book Launch: Local Perspectives on Social Services and Social Work in the Context of War and Conflict
Date: Friday, 19 September 2025 Time: 11:00–13:00 UTC (London: 12:00–14:00 BST; Lusaka: 13:00–15:00 CAT) Location: Online, via Zoom IFSW is delighted to announce the launch …
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From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum 2025
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) invites colleagues and partners to join its 2025 Annual Policy Forum on Saturday, 13 September 2025. At the …
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Call For Expressions Of Interest To Host The IFSW Africa Region 2027 Conference
IFSW Africa Region is putting up a call for expression of interest to host the 2027 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. As you may …
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Social Work at the Heart of Global Health Partnership on Vaccination
Following the momentum of the 2022 Global People’s Summit for an Eco-Social World, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is proud to continue its …
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IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional Webinar: “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being.”
Join the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP) for a free online webinar on “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-being”. This event is a …
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Malawian Social Workers Review work to Professionalize the social work
LILONGWE, MALAWI — The Association of Social Workers in Malawi (ASWiM), in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social …
Read moreIFSW North America Announces New Appointment of UN Commission Representative
The North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is honoured to announce the appointment of its new Regional Representatives to the …
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IFSW Signs Civil Society Petition on UN80 Reform and Children’s Rights
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has joined other civil society organisations in signing the petition initiated by Child Rights Connect, calling on the …
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Le Mozambique rejoint la FITS
La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) est heureuse d’accueillir le Mozambique comme son plus récent membre, représenté par l’Association Africaine des Travailleurs Sociaux du …
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Mozambique Joins IFSW
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is delighted to welcome Mozambique as its newest member, represented by the African Association of Social Workers Mozambique …
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