Armenian Association of Social Work - Conference "Role of social protection in the sustainable development agenda: Leaving no one behind in Armenia".  The conference will be held Wednesday, October 31st through Friday, November 2nd. We know the notice is short, but your participation, presence, and perspective would make our conference all the richer. The conference will acknowledge the key […]

The Azerbaijan Social Work Public Union organizes the Conference on Child Development Accounts - A new Development Approach. The conference is organized together with the Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Social Development and Next Age Institute, with the support of the NGO Council under the President’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conference is on […]

     Sub theme Academic Frustration among students, Importance of Human Relations for a sound community, Involvement in Drugs, Counseling and Rehabilitation Role of Social Workers and Department of Narcotics of Bangladesh Government. Digital Education, ICT and Sustainable Development of Bangladesh. Sustainable Development Goals, Community Development, and Social Leadership. Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management and […]

This year the World Social Work Day, 19 March, promotes the importance of human relationships. It is a key day in which social workers worldwide stand together to celebrate the achievements of the profession and take the theme message into their communities, workplaces and to their governments to raise awareness of the social work contributions […]

IFSW-Europe Project 2018-2019 - Social workers for transformational and sustainable social protection in Europe Project Phase Two This project is now in the second phase and member organisations are being asked to support two planned events this year.  These are: A full day workshop to take place in Copenhagen on Saturday, 11th May 2019 A […]

Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the 5th Conference on Advancement of Social Work in Post-Soviet Countries: “Social work as a tool to promote the image of social work”,which will be held in Kemerovo, Russian Federation on the 22th-24th of April, 2019, alongside with First congress of social workers of Siberia: "Social workers of Siberia – the […]

To showcase your innovative practice… To share your practice wisdom in social work practice… To interact with participants in interactive workshop and symposium… To connect & network with international counterparts in the social work field… Submit your proposal by January 31, 2019 Call for Abstracts

IFSW Europe is pleased to announce the 2019 Delegates Meeting to be held in Vienna, Austria on the 6th of September (14.00–18.00) - 8th of September (09.00-12.00). This event is open only to representatives and observers of IFSW Europe members. Registration of IFSW European members is available HERE!

Welcome!  The Austrian Association of Social Work (obds) hosts 2019 European Conference. We will provide a broad variety of keynotes, panels and paper sessions. Meet colleagues from all over the world in workshops at the locations where social work is provided! Our Motto: Social work strengthening relationships at the heart of thriving, healthy and peaceful communities: respecting […]

The 25th Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference (2019) will be held at Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India, between 18th and 20th of September 2019. A pre-conference seminar will also be held on 17th September. This is a biennial Joint Regional Conference of International Federation of Social Workers – Asia Pacific (IFAP ) and Asian and […]

KONGRES SOCIALNEGA DELA 2019.Program

Under the theme Social Work In Strengthening Human Relations For Social Economic and Political Transformation (Holistic empowerment) The IFSW 2019 Africa Region Conference aims to enhance existing linkages, build new partnerships and collaborations and serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and skills development for the scale up of best social work practices in Africa. The […]

The Department of Social Administration and Political Science of Democritus University of Thrace, the Hellenic Association of Social Workers (SKLE), the Social Work Center of the University of Essex and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), as honorary co-organizer, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs and the Municipality of […]

Dans un contexte de changement économique et technologique au rythme effréné, aggravant les inégalités et la précarisation sous toutes ses formes, les politiques sociales ne semblent plus jouer leur rôle de réduction des effets de la pauvreté. Les institutions sociales ainsi que les collectivités territoriales sont, quant à elles, confrontées à une réduction des budgets […]

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW. IFSW celebrates #SWSD2020 at the UN Geneva with the Workshop "Community engagements for social and environmental justice" at the UN  Geneva, in the International Conference Centre. Wednesday, 18 March 2020 This event is organized together with the International Association Schools of Social Work, Haute […]

WSWD 2020 3rd International Conference on “Enhancing Human Relationship, Social Capital and Community Sustainability” Venue: KIB 3D Conference Hall, Lebel #4, Krishi Khamar Bari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215 IMPORTANT DATES ▪ Abstract Submission: January 31, 2020 ▪ Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: February 05, 2020 ▪ Full Paper Submission: February 25, 2020 (If Possible) ▪ Registration Begins: […]

The United States The United States has historically had a mixed record on human rights, but has consistently been among the highest ranked nations overall on global indices of democracy, corruption, human and civil rights. With respect to measures of democracy, the U.S. has recently fallen from a Full Democracy to a Flawed Democracy and […]

On 25-27 June 2020 Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues together with the Government of Yakutia will hold the First Arctic Forum of Social workers “The Arctic is the territory of love and care”. Call for Papers The main topics for discussions The best practices and projects of social services to people living […]

The IFSW 2020 General Meeting will be held as an online forum. Please find the latest information on our dedicated page by clicking the link below: IFSW General Meeting 2020

This conference will finalise a global consultation process that will set the strategic priorities for the social work profession from 2020 to 2030. Social work is the fastest growing profession in the world as more governments and employers recognise the powerful impact that social workers have in communities. Lower crime rates, better health outcomes, more […]

BASW staff and members have been hard at work planning a diverse and exciting programme of activities for World Social Work Month 2021.   For Details

Social work practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Community resilience and mental wellbeing This the first 2021 Asian symposium on WSWD2021. It is an opportunity for practitioners, government representatives, scholars, and other experts globally to share and discuss how life changed during the covid-19 pandemic if any. It is in efforts to strengthen social work practice, […]