…Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Theme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues. Contacts: APSWC Conference or Email Host: website Brochure: ● General…
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IFSW policy singled out in the UN General Assembly 77th Session report from the Secretary-General
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
…global crises of climate change and pandemics, by building a new eco-social world”. The IFSW policy, The Role Of Social Workers In Advancing A New Eco-Social World was developed in…
Upholding Human Rights: Social Work's Commitment to Internally Displaced People on International Refugee Day
Information Type: StatementTopic: Migration
…of factors such as violence, climate change, natural disasters, lack of health services, poverty, and political or religious conflict. They are often displaced by active measures from state authorities, militias,…
Social Work Recognised at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024
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…Pacific wellbeing, climate change, and social work education to the fore. For further information, please visit the COSW website at https://cosw.info/cosw-news/ or contact David N Jones at , Twitter: @CwlthSocWk….
IFSW Advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
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…Additionally, we highlighted how the Pact must strengthen its commitments to climate action through alignment with other UN policies and frameworks. As noted by the UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in…
"The Pact is an important step forward to reinvigorate action and commitments": IFSW's advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
…urgent action to address inequality, human rights protections, global conflicts and climate change. The Summit of the Future was a pivotal event where world leaders gathered and adopted the Pact…
International Youth Day 2022 Message
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW, Education, Social Work
…social action, climate justice, community work practice skills, and the role of facilitating social entrepreneurship. New and young social workers have also highlighted the lack of support systems between education…
Statement from the International Federation of Social Workers on USAID shutdown
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW…IFSW President, commented, “These cuts will have a disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, including children, refugees, and those affected by conflict and climate change, and it is totally irresponsible to…
G20 Leaders Called to Act Now for Global Peace, Equality, and Sustainability
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…Social Welfare (ICSW). The petition highlights the urgency of tackling climate disruption, war, displacement, corruption, and systemic inequalities that undermine communities worldwide. It emphasises that the G20, representing over 87%…
IFSW Europe Briefing - March 2025
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…be on 6th-8th October. The theme of the conference will address the latest challenges of our time, being the impact of climate change on both individuals and societies. Simultaneously, the…
IFSW Europe Regional Social Work Conference 2025 Early Bird Deadline Extended
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…of the most pressing issues facing our profession and our planet, with a strong focus on:
- Green social work and eco-social approaches
- Climate change and environmental
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Abstract Submission Deadline for APSWC 2025 Extended to 25 June
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
…November 2025📍 Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka🎯 Theme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues As social workers across the Asia-Pacific region…
Eurasia Forum 2025 Marks New Era of Global Social Work Collaboration and Intergenerational Leadership
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…IFSW’s global priorities – social justice, climate action, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding through restorative practices, all of which align with the People’s Charter for an Eco-Social World. He also briefed…
APSWC 2025 Pre-conference Workshop: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region
…Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference (APSWC 2025). Under the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region – Focusing on Climate Change and Other…
Ten Years On: Urgent Action Needed to Achieve the SDGs
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, UN
…best achieved when the goals are truly understood as interconnected and interdependent. Poverty eradication is interconnected with climate action; gender equality is tied to decent work; peace and justice depend…
Beyond the pandemic: Exploring social work ethics and values as a contribution to a new eco-social world
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: IFSW, Ethics
…from two years of practice during the pandemic and consider its relevance to other global crises, particularly climate change, political conflict as well as various types of natural disasters. IFSW…
IFSW Asia and Pacific
…south to the border of the Russian Federation, including the Middle East. The region focuses on social work responses to child trafficking, climate change, disaster recovery and societies in conflict….
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…no one behind Date of implementation: March 2022 – ongoing Projects Co-Funded by IFSW Global Short description: Climate change will affect us all, more than anything else. Especially people in…
Social Work in the Typhoon Affected Areas of the Philippines: A Call to the International Social Work Community
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: Disaster, Social Work…Japan, now it is the Philippines. As climate problems grow, we now know we can look after each other. As social workers, we don’t just see the statistics of the…
Policy for Socially Just, Fair and Sustainable World Trade Agreements
Information Type: PolicyTopic: Social Work, Environment, Ethics…urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and…