First Report of The Global Agenda: Promoting Social and Economic Equalities
The messages in this document come from professionals immersed in the real world. We know that our global community can and should provide equitable standards of decent wellbeing for the whole of the world’s population, but this is not the current reality. As social workers, educators and social development practitioners, we are working every day with life at its extremes, witnessing the highs and lows of human capabilities and behaviour. We recognise that, for many people, the opportunities for social mobility and full realisation of their potential are beyond their own efforts; family inheritance and place of birth (be it locality, community or country) and access to resources are determining factors for many. We are also aware that being born into some communities makes self-improvement personally challenging and immensely difficult. We are, therefore, realistic about social limitations whilst optimistic about human potential.
The global commitment to respect for human dignity and rights is at the centre of our work, but we live the reality of social injustice. Our experience and research tells us that people, systems and the way we exist together can change for the better. Together, we can create a better world. This conviction is the driving force behind our efforts in establishing The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development.
This process is being driven by the 3 main global bodies representing social workers, social development practitioners and educators: the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).
- The Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development: Extending the Influence of Social Work
- The Global Agenda: Commitments to Action
- 2016 Agenda Report: Call for Involvement of Social Work Organisations
Global Agenda in the news
September 5, 2017The city of Calgary in Canada has been chosen by IFSW as the venue for the 2020 World Social Work Conference.- July 5, 2017Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability:A Workbook for Global Social Workers and Educators, Volume 2CALL FOR WORKBOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALSCall for Workbook Chapter Proposals Submission Deadline:Proposals accepted immediately and on a rolling basis with a final Proposal Submission Deadline of August 15, 2017Editors:Dr.
- October 9, 2015This week 150 social workers from throughout Africa came together to plan the regional report on the social challenges facing Africa and social work perspectives on the solutions.
- May 28, 2015The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Slumber Tsogwane says social workers are integral in the development of the country and as such they must take themselves seriously.
