International Federation of Social Workers
Global Online conference
…attracted over 200 participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo,…
…social urban environment)
…return. The research listed in the report suggests that it affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Studies show hospital incarceration in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe,…
…formal following the announcement made public on Saturday 29th November 2025 at the close of the IFSW Africa Region Hybrid Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Interested IFSW National Association members are…
…2022. The General Meeting has also confirmed the following people who have been elected unopposed:
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…as cultural and economic crises in numerous regions. To mention a few: Africa – Sudan, DRC, Somalia, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Ethiopia; Asia – Myanmar and Afghanistan; Europe – Ukraine…
…Somalia, Guinea, Djibouti, Mali, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Gambia bear the brunt of this harmful practice. Our responsibilities as social workers are paramount, and it is incumbent upon us to…
…as a Child Protection Mechanism: A Comparative Analysis of Nigeria, Ghana, and Bangladesh Kazi Abusaleh, Casmir Obinna Odo, Perfect Elikplim Kobla Ametepe, Uche Louisa Nwatu, Md Shahriar Kalam Bosunia and…
…Jones, will showcase how Zambia and Nigeria successfully achieved statutory recognition and regulation of the social work profession. Presenters will reflect on the questions that need to be addressed when…
…experience in policy and advocacy.
…the University of Lagos, Nigeria, brought together a diverse group of social work professionals, academics, policymakers, and students. Under the overarching theme of “Emerging Social Problems in Africa: The Response…
…from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo, focused on developing a strategic plan to enhance institutional and organisational capacities within the region. The meeting was a pivotal step…
…Malta (1), Mexico (1), Netherlands (37), New Zealand (3), Nigeria (4), Norway (2), Pakistan (1), Peru (1), Philippines (1), Portugal (6), Puerto Rico (28), Democratic Republic of the Congo (2),…
…health education, enhancing the well-being of communities. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, they navigate urban complexities, addressing issues from poverty to mental health. In Rwanda, social workers contribute to reconciliation efforts and…
…November 2023 at the close of the IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Interested National Association IFSW members are expected to respond to this call by Friday…
…1.1. Roll call of member associations The Secretary General conducted the roll call. Apologies were received from the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Nigeria. It was noted that Switzerland had…
…Nepal, los trabajadores y trabajadoras sociales brindaron asesoramiento socio-psicológico a los clientes por teléfono; en Nigeria, realizaron visitas puerta a puerta para evaluar el bienestar infantil; en Zambia, compilaron una…
…active. HIV prevalence declined among young people in at least 21 of 24 countries with national HIV prevalence of 1% or higher. Five additional countries, Burkina Faso, Congo, Ghana, Nigeria,…
…position in 2010. 33 Election of Elections Officer and Alternates 2008-10 Nigeria moved to to elect Bob Lonne from Australia as Elections officer, Buster Curson from New Zealand as 1….
…of the global total and Nigeria with 14%. 10 year trends for causes of child death: Data from the years 2000 to 2010 show how public health advancements have helped…