International Federation of Social Workers
Global Online conference
…crises, notably the climate emergency. It uncovers the ethical dilemmas faced by social workers, such as self-care, digital working, and navigating reduced bureaucracy, while highlighting the importance of holistic, community-based…
…the multifaceted crises of our times – from climate change to social inequalities, pandemics, armed conflicts and beyond. Joachim Mumba, IFSW President commented “At this crucial time in our global…
…on climate change. On behalf of the global Federation, President Silvana Martinez and Secretary-General Rory Truell have sent a message of solidarity to the AASW noting that social workers will…
…education and practice across the globe. These include growing inequalities produced by neoliberal globalization, climate change, human and natural disasters, economic and political corruption and conflicts.
…Building Sustainable Futures Main themes:
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…soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges are multifaceted and require holistic solutions that empower women. As we observe International Women’s Day today, March 8th,…
…framework proposes the inclusion of social, cultural, and ecosystem rights, along with the broader rights of nature, aiming to address the interconnected global crises of climate change, pandemics, and conflict….
…a sustainable, caring, and inclusive future for all at national and international levels. The Oslo conference centred on the theme Green Social Work, Climate Change, the UN’s Sustainability Goals, and…
…and social forces; – People’s health and wellbeing suffer as a result of inequalities and unsustainable environments related to climate change, pollutants, war, natural disasters and violence to which there…
…civil society organizations can work together to support older persons and other vulnerable populations through community-based care and social solidarity. President Ponce de Leon also stressed that climate change and…
…a recent article in Community Care magazine. A recent survey by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) found many social workers talking about a climate of fear and intimidation…
…the world a sustainable future’ the EU says very clearly that eradicating poverty and fighting climate change must go together. “Two of the most pressing challenges facing the world are…
…a shared societal responsibility, while addressing its deeply gendered distribution across households, labour markets, and policy systems. Background Global care and support systems face mounting pressures from demographic shifts, climate…
…Health and Resilience in Conflict: Learning from the Frontlines,” on April 22, 2026. This event examines how the Seville Outcome Document can mobilize effective climate and development finance for communities…
…range from inequality, abuse of power and control, climate change, wars and natural disasters. As people are forced to move from their homelands the politicians in the developed world struggle…
…to date issues such as Responses to Intervention, positive behaviour support, the school climate, functional behaviour assessment, the integration of ethics, autism and suicide, school engagement, immigrant families, and so…
No-one chooses to be a refugee Children, adults, families and communities seek refuge from disasters, climate change and inhumane abuse of power and control. This is not a journey of…
…work interventions with vulnerable groups affected by climate change are also considered, as are issues around environmental sustainability. The link between the environment and spirituality is also explored, a theme…
…Work and Social Development theme of working toward environmental sustainability. We hope that by making this workbook available, we are enabling climate justice issues to be acknowledged as urgent and…
…inaction. The continued theme in most of the discussion was how much the current climate of nationalism and protectionism is affecting global commitments and unless we do something urgently, there…