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IFSW Represented at Global UN Civil Society Conference
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global …
Read moreIFSW Longstanding Leader Honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’
IFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers …
Read moreSuccessful lobbying leads to payments for social work students on placement
IFSW congratulates the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties for their successful …
Read moreResponding to Nature’s Call for Change: A statement on the role of social work in the context of catastrophic weather traumatising communities around the world
Over the last days we have witnessed devastating floods in many countries around the world. This has resulted in significant loss of life and the …
Read moreIFSW Stands in Support of Pro-Peace Students in Universities Across the USA
The Education Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, expresses its steadfast support for the social work students and staff who have courageously participated …
Read moreReport on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social …
Read moreIranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March …
Read moreCALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish …
Read moreCALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the …
Read moreIFSW Announces New Members and New Executive Committee
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) held its General Meeting on April 1st and 2nd, 2024. During this meeting, the representatives of member organizations …
Read moreSocial Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates Success in Panama!
Social Work Social Development (SWSD2024) Conference Celebrates! The Joint Social Work & Social Development (SWSD2024) Panama conference concluded on a high note, today 7th April …
Read moreIFSW at 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
IFSW is proud to share the details of the parallel event for the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, titled Transformative Gender-Responsive …
Read moreJoint SWSD2024 Panama conference starts
The joint SWSD2024 Panama conference: Respecting diversity through joint social action. The Social Work & Social Development (SWSD) 2024 conference commenced on 4th April 2024 …
Read moreIFSW CPD: Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN Human Rights Mechanisms and the OHCHR
The IFSW through its commissions have planned for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Professional Social Workers (CPD): Connecting Social Work Practitioner with The UN …
Read moreThe Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists Statement on the Suspension of a Social Worker who Advocated Against the Gaza Invasion
Issued by IFSW member the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists “The colonialist Israeli colonialism continues its aggression against our Palestinian people in the …
Read moreIFSW CPD on Collaborating with the UN’s Human Rights Mechanisms
The IFSW present a CPD striving to provide specific guiding information for colleagues to work with the various human rights instruments of the United Nations. …
Read moreReminder: Your chance to take part in the biggest global study of challenging working conditions of social workers
All social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open …
Read moreGoma Refugee Camp Project Update
Goma Refugee Camp Project Update: Training Complete, Construction Begins GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A project aimed at supporting displaced people in Goma has …
Read moreCELEBRATING SOCIAL WORK ACROSS AFRICA: PROMOTING EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
Dear fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, the 19th of March, 2024, as we commemorate the World Social Work Day, let us celebrate the remarkable …
Read moreDeclaración de Rory Truell, Secretario General de la Federación Internacional de Trabajadores Sociales:
En este Día Mundial del Trabajo Social del 2024, tengo el honor de dirigirme a la comunidad internacional del Trabajo Social bajo el tema del …
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