• Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Youtube
  • Linkedin
  • Home
  • About IFSW
  • Journals
  • Join
  • Contact
  • Member login

International Federation of Social Workers

Global Online conference

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Linkedin

Translate:

International Federation of Social Workers

  • Social Work Action
    • What is Social Work?
    • Climate Justice Program
    • IFSW and Covid-19
    • The Global Agenda
    • World Social Work Day
  • Regions
    • IFSW Africa
    • IFSW Asia and Pacific
    • IFSW Europe
    • IFSW Latin America and Caribbean
    • IFSW North America
  • Commissions
    • Education Commission
    • Ethics Commission
    • Indigenous Commission
    • United Nations Commission
  • Publications
    • Policies
    • Journals
    • Books
    • End of Year Reports
    • Information Hub
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Archive: General Meeting 2024
      • Login / Account
      • Documentation
      • Online Participation
    • Archive: General Meeting 2022
      • Login / Account
      • Documentation
    • Archive: 2020 Conference
      • Welcome
      • Keynote Speakers
      • Login / Account
      • Programme
      • Global Agenda
      • Contact
  • Shop
  • (0)

The World Social Work Day poster for 2025 is now available!

World Social Work Day is on the 18th of March 2025. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally.

Learn more

  • Africa
  • Asia and Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • North America

Latest news

  • READ MORE
    World Social Work Day Message From IFSW President Joachim Mumba
    March 15, 2025
    Watch the video
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    World Social Work Day Message From IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell
    March 14, 2025
    Watch the video
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    IFSW celebrates the completion of the Archives Project
    March 12, 2025
    Photo: Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall at the IFSW office in Switzerland The IFSW Archives team—Fiona Robertson, the official Archivist, assisted by Nigel Hall—is pleased to announce that the work on the IFSW archives project has been finalised.
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    Statement of Solidarity from the International Federation of Social Workers in Support of the Association of Social Workers - Ukraine
    March 7, 2025
    The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in unwavering solidarity with our member organisation The Association of Social Workers - Ukraine and the people of their country during this challenging and tumultuous time.
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    IFSW African Region's International Women’s Day Statement
    March 7, 2025
    By the President, IFSW Africa Region, Oluwatoni Adeleke.
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    IFSW's International Women’s Day Statement - Let’s #Accelerate Action for Women’s Equality
    March 7, 2025
    On International Women’s Day (IWD), IFSW standing in solidarity with women and girls around the world, celebrates their achievements, and joins the call for action on discrimination, gender based violence and inequality.
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    Book Launch (Online): School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects
    March 6, 2025
    We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects on Friday 21 March 2025 at 13:00 - 14:00 Central Africa Time/CAT (11:00 - 12:00 UTC).
    Read More
  • READ MORE
    Join Us for a CSW69 Virtual Side Event on Women’s Empowerment
    March 3, 2025
    IFSW invites you to a dynamic online side event at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
    Read More

Events

24 March

International Conference on Indigenous Social Work Practices (ICISWP) 2025

All day
Bandaranayake Conference Hall
View event
24 March

The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work

9:00 am - 12:30 pm UTC+7
UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE CENTRE, BANGKOK
View event
26 March

CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm UTC+1
Online
View event
02 April

CPD Course on Care and Support Systems for Social Workers

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm UTC+1
Online
View event

View All

Information Hub search

Search below for news, policies, reports, publications, and book reviews or go to the information hub.








Footer

Follow us


Facebook

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers

1 day ago

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers
#WSWD2025 Message from the ifsw global President, Joachim Mumba.www.ifsw.org/wswd-message-from-ifsw-president-joachim-mumba/IFSW Africa Ifsw Europe FITS Latinoamérica y el Caribe IFSW Asia Pacific Joachim Cuthbert Mumba ... See MoreSee Less

World Social Work Day Message From IFSW President Joachim Mumba – International Federation of Social Workers

www.ifsw.org

World Social Work Day Message From IFSW President Joachim Mumba Topic: IFSW, World Social Work DayMarch 15, 2025Watch the videoRegion: GlobalLanguage: English
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers

3 days ago

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers
Do not miss out ... See MoreSee Less

This content isn't available right now

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers

3 days ago

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers
IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell's video message for World Social Work Day - 18th March 2025 ... See MoreSee Less

WSWD Message 2025

www.youtube.com

World Social Work Day message by the Secretary-General of The International Federation of Social Workers, Rory Truell.The WSWD theme for this year is 'Streng...

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers

4 days ago

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers
Just 4️⃣🍀 days till #WSWD2025! Un abrazo a nuestros compañeros y compañeras de Puerto Rico🤗🌈 ... See MoreSee Less

This content isn't available right now

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers

6 days ago

IFSW International Federation of Social Workers
Just 6⃣ days away from #WSWD2025, we are proud to share with you the completion of our Archives Project 🗃️🤓😎✅ ... See MoreSee Less

IFSW celebrates the completion of the Archives Project – International Federation of Social Workers

www.ifsw.org

IFSW celebrates the completion of the Archives Project Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWMarch 12, 2025Photo: Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall at the IFSW office in SwitzerlandThe IFSW Archives team—Fi...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email



Twitter

ifsw ifsw @ifsw ·
13 Feb

Join us for "Global Solidarity for Justice," an Int'l Federation of Social Workers side event! We'll explore transnational solidarity, Buen Vivir & Indigenous Energy Sovereignty. Register: https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/global-solidarity-for-justice-social-works-path-to-inclusion-and-sustainability/ #socialwork #inclusion #sustainability

Reply on Twitter 1890056937062183346 Retweet on Twitter 1890056937062183346 Like on Twitter 1890056937062183346 3 Twitter 1890056937062183346
ifsw ifsw @ifsw ·
12 Feb

IFSW CPD on care and support system for social workers, save the date.

Reply on Twitter 1889772656292954514 Retweet on Twitter 1889772656292954514 1 Like on Twitter 1889772656292954514 1 Twitter 1889772656292954514
ifsw ifsw @ifsw ·
11 Feb

The IPSPI - Independen Pekerja Sosial Profesional Indonesia (IPSPI), invites all social workers to their next lecture on the February 26 with the topic 'Mental Health in Local Society'!
#mentalhealthmatters #wswd2025 #socialworker

Reply on Twitter 1889414973865992310 Retweet on Twitter 1889414973865992310 2 Like on Twitter 1889414973865992310 6 Twitter 1889414973865992310
Load More



Instagram

Int. Fed. of Social Workers

ifswglobal

IFSW International Federation of Social workers is the global body for the Social Work profession
#SocialJustice #HumanRights #SocialDevelopment

#WSWD2025 Message from the ifsw global President, #WSWD2025 Message from the ifsw global President, Joachim Mumba.
https://www.ifsw.org/wswd-message-from-ifsw-president-joachim-mumba/
IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell's video message IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell's video message for World Social Work Day - 18th March 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Kq6T2lc3c
Instagram post 18041334008611148 Instagram post 18041334008611148
The IPSPI - Independen Pekerja Sosial Profesional The IPSPI - Independen Pekerja Sosial Profesional Indonesia #WSWD2025 Activities
IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Da IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Day Statement
IFSW Africa
#internationalwomensday
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-african-regions-international-womens-day-statement/
IFSW’s International Women’s Day Statement – IFSW’s International Women’s Day Statement – Let’s #Accelerate Action for Women’s Equality
#internationalwomensday
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsws-international-womens-day-statement-lets-accelerate-action-for-womens-equality/
Do not miss this great IFSW CPD course: Care and S Do not miss this great IFSW CPD course: Care and Support Systems for Social Workers
For registration program, and details, follow: https://www.ifsw.org/event/cpd-course-on-care-and-support-systems-for-social-workers/2025-03-26/
We are glad to invite you all to a Book Launch (On We are glad to invite you all to a Book Launch (Online); School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects  https://www.ifsw.org/book-launch-online-school-social-work-in-sub-saharan-africa-issues-challenges-prospects/
Celebrando las ricas contribuciones de nuestros mi Celebrando las ricas contribuciones de nuestros miembros
https://www.ifsw.org/celebrando-las-ricas-contribuciones-de-nuestros-miembros/
The IFSW present the 2024 End of Year Report https The IFSW present the 2024 End of Year Report
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-is-delighted-to-present-the-2024-end-of-year-report/
Building a Stronger Future: COSW Organises Webinar Building a Stronger Future: COSW Organises Webinar to Strengthen Health and Social Care Workforce
#healthandsocialcareworkforce #socialcareworkforce @COSW
https://www.ifsw.org/building-a-stronger-future-cosw-organises-webinar-to-strengthen-health-and-social-care-workforce/
Strengthening Social Work in Africa: Navigating Pr Strengthening Social Work in Africa: Navigating Progress and Challenges in Professional Regulation Webinar.
IFSW Africa 
https://www.ifsw.org/strengthening-social-work-in-africa-navigating-progress-and-challenges-in-professional-regulation/
Do not be left out on this, We are delighted to in Do not be left out on this,
We are delighted to invite you to our International Federation of Social Workers side panel event, "Global Solidarity for Justice: Social Work's Path to Inclusion and Sustainability". This side event will highlight the themes of transnational solidarity, Buen Vivir and Indigenous Energy Sovereignty as described in our published statement to the 63rd Commission for Social Development. We hope you can join us.  Registration: https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/global-solidarity-for-justice-social-works-path-to-inclusion-and-sustainability/
IFSW CPD on care and support system for social wor IFSW CPD on care and support system for social workers, save the date.
https://www.ifsw.org/save-the-date-cpd-course-on-care-and-support-systems-for-social-workers/
The IPSPI - Independen Pekerja Sosial Profesional The IPSPI - Independen Pekerja Sosial Profesional Indonesia (IPSPI), invites all social workers to their next lecture on the February 26 with the topic 'Mental Health in Local Society'!
#mentalhealthmatters #wswd2025 #socialworker
Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organizati Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a collaboration program aiming to support reunification of Separated Children in both Afghanistan and Iran.
https://www.ifsw.org/cross-border-collaboration-aso-and-irasw-social-workers-workers-unite-to-support-separated-children/
The Grenada Association of Professional Social Wor The Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) shares their 2024 annual report.
Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW)
https://www.ifsw.org/member-organisation/grenada/?dir=global
The report: https://www.ifsw.org/.../2018/01/GAPSW-FITS-report-2024.pdf
Join the Conversation: Social Workers Invited to S Join the Conversation: Social Workers Invited to Shape the Future of Social Development.  https://www.ifsw.org/join-the-conversation-social-workers-invited-to-shape-the-future-of-social-development/  #LeaveNoOneBehind  #socialdevelopment  #socialworkers
The IFSW statement on International Human rights d The IFSW statement on International Human rights day.
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-statement-on-the-2024.../
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h_sPK4dweE
#InternationalHumanRightsDay #internationalhumanrights
#IFSW
#Wearesocialworkers
#socialwork
Calling all Changemakers! The World Social Work Da Calling all Changemakers! The World Social Work Day 2025 Theme is out!
This year, we celebrate the power of Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing!
https://www.ifsw.org/the-2025-world-social-work-day-theme-announced/
Imagine a world where everyone thrives. That's the power of care across generations! From young to old, we all have something to give and receive.  **Why is this theme so important?**
It's for everyone! Care is NOT just "social workers or certain population's work." We all have a role to play in building strong communities.
It's about the future! By working together, we can leave a healthy world for generations to come.
It's about YOU! You have wisdom to share and stories to learn. Let's bridge the gap!
Want to get involved? Then translate this message to your language to reach everyone.
Download the beautiful, inclusive poster: https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/world-social-work-day/world-social-work-day-2025/
Spread the word! Let's celebrate the power of intergenerational care! ️
Together, we can build a world where everyone thrives! #WorldSocialWorkDay #IntergenerationalSolidarity #EnduringWellbeing #WSWD2025
Great news, World Health Organisation embraces soc Great news, World Health Organisation embraces social work in learning about community engagement.
https://www.ifsw.org/world-health-organisation-embraces-social-work-in-learning-about-community-engagement/
Korean Association of Social Workers exchange wit Korean Association of Social Workers 
exchange with AvenirSocial Swiss and The British Association of Social Workers
@kaswwelfare 
https://www.ifsw.org/korean-association-of-social-workers-exchange-with-swiss-and-british-associations/
Save the date! International Indigenous Conference Save the date!
International Indigenous Conference 
https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-indigenous-voices-in-social-work-conference/
IFSWs partner COSW invites all social workers to t IFSWs partner COSW invites all social workers to the COSW policy forum on Saturday the 9th.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity to learn and share.
https://www.ifsw.org/event/cosw-policy-annual-forum/
Social workers across the world experience chronic Social workers across the world experience chronically difficult working conditions, says new global research – International Federation of Social Workers
https://www.ifsw.org/social-workers-across-the-world-experience-chronically-difficult-working-conditions-says-new-global-research/
Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, H Launch of ‘Social Work as a Global Profession, Handbook for Teaching and Learning’
https://www.ifsw.org/launch-of-social-work-as-a-global-profession-handbook-for-teaching-and-learning/
Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealt Social Work’s Profound Impact at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa  https://www.ifsw.org/social-works-profound-impact-at-the-commonwealth-heads-of-government-meeting-in-samoa/
UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advan UN Report Highlights Social Work’s Role in Advancing Buen Vivir and Eco-Social Justice for a Sustainable Future
https://www.ifsw.org/un-report-highlights-social-works-role-in-advancing-buen-vivir-and-eco-social-justice-for-a-sustainable-future/  #buenvivir #ifsw #socialwork #SocialWorkers #SustainableFuture
Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samo Social Work Voices Set to Shape CHOGM 2024 in Samoa
https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-voices-set-to-shape-chogm-2024-in-samoa/
The IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian The IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski, and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future and parallel events advocating urgent action to address inequality, human rights protections, global conflicts, and climate change.
https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-advocacy-at-the-un-summit-of-the-future/
Our member Kazakhstan's National Alliance of Profe Our member Kazakhstan's National Alliance of Professional Social Workers will be visiting the USA UN New York and co-host a side event with the UN rep titled: ''Strengthening the Human Capacity in Social Services for the Protection of Children and Women in Kazakhstan and the Critical Role of Social Work as a Profession to Achieve the SDG''
Date: Monday, 14 October, 2024,
Time: EST 13.00 - 15.00
You are all welcomed.
IFSW International Federation of Social Workers, @kazakhstan National Alliance of Professional Social Workers 
#SDGs,
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 Octo Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week 1-10 October 2024
https://www.ifsw.org/older-adult-mental-health-awareness-week-1-10-october-2024/
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2025 International Federation of Social Workers · Registered Address: Maiengässli 4, 4310 Rheinfelden, Switzerland · Registered charity number: CHE-109.240.290

  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
/* ----------------------------------------- */ /* View slug: information-hub - start */ /* ----------------------------------------- */ .wpv-filter-form { padding-bottom: 50px; } /* ----------------------------------------- */ /* View slug: information-hub - end */ /* ----------------------------------------- */
MENU
  • Home
  • General Meeting 2024
    • Login / Account
    • Documentation
    • Online Participation
  • About IFSW
    • Constitution/ Governance
    • Elections
    • Secretariat
    • What we do
    • Our members
    • Partners
    • General Meetings
    • Executive Meetings
    • Executive committee area
      • Meeting papers 2018
    • Archives
    • Member login
  • Join
  • What is Social Work?
    • Global Definition of Social Work
    • Meet Social Workers from around the world
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Find your region
    • IFSW Africa
    • IFSW Asia and Pacific
    • IFSW Europe
    • IFSW Latin America and Caribbean
    • IFSW North America
  • Commissions
    • Education Commission
    • Ethics Commission
    • Indigenous Commission
    • United Nations Commission
  • Information Hub
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Archive: 2020 Conference
      • Programme
      • Welcome
      • Keynote Speakers
      • Login / Account
      • Global Agenda
      • Contact
    • Archive: European DM 2020
      • Home
      • Login / Account
    • Archive: European DM 2021
  • Social Work Action
    • The Global Agenda
    • World Social Work Day
  • Shop
  • Contact