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Orange Shirt Day – Where do we go from here?
A statement from the IFSW Indigenous Commission: Orange Shirt Day commemorates the many Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and placed …
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International Workshop and International Conference Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) organized an international workshop with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) on social policy …
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It was harrowing being a social worker in Gaza before, but now….
Mohammed Al-Sharif talked with IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell on his life in Gaza today: More than 11 years ago I quoted Mohammed Al-Sharif, a social …
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24 September: Social Work Histories of Complicity and Resistance (online)
The Social Work History Network (UK) and the Social Welfare History Group (USA) are pleased to announce an upcoming online event on 24 September 2024, …
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International Study Exchange Seminar Series aims to foster cross-cultural knowledge exchange
IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange …
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Alarming Gaps Revealed in Romania’s Social Service Workforce Census
A new Social Service Workforce Census, the first of its kind in Romania, reveals significant challenges in the country’s social services sector. Conducted by the …
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Swiss Association of Social Workers focuses on People’s Charter
AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise …
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Indonesia: Over 125 Social Workers Take Professional Oath – Commitment to Quality Service
On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia. Held at the Cimahi City Hall Auditorium, more than 100 social workers …
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Global Standards for Education in Social Work Now Available in Indonesian
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in …
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Burundi: ‘We must work together to ensure that social workers receive the necessary support, training, and recognition they deserve’
On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights …
Read moreBurundi : « Nous devons travailler ensemble pour garantir que les travailleurs et travailleuses sociaux reçoivent le soutien, la formation et la reconnaissance qu’ils et elles méritent »
Le 12 avril 2024, l’Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), en collaboration avec le Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, des Affaires Sociales, des …
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Indonesia: World Social Work Day 2024 Report Released with Focus on ‘Buen Vivir’
The Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI) has officially released its much-anticipated report for World Social Work Day (WSWD) 2024. This year’s theme, …
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Call for Applications: IFSW Africa Representative to ANESW (Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and Disaster)
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as a volunteer Representative to ANESW (Africa Network …
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NASWU’s Transformative Journey in Elevating the Social Work Profession: Celebrating Milestones and Charting the Future
The National Association of Social Workers Uganda (NASWU) has recently released its 2024 report, highlighting the significant strides made in advancing social work in Uganda …
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1 October: Join the IFSW Europe Webinar on Social Work and Ageing
1 October is the UN International Day of Older Persons. Every day social workers change the lives of people of all ages. However, social work …
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Social Workers Champion Children’s Identity Rights in New Submission and Webinar Series
Social workers along with colleagues from other professions are taking a stand for children’s identity rights through the Identity Rights Working Group based in Geneva, …
Read moreCall for Applications: IFSW Africa – Regional Representatives to the UN Office
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office. These …
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IFSW Advocacy at the UN’s Summit of the Future
IFSW United Nations Commission representatives Dr Sebastian Cordoba and Evelyn Tomaszewski attended the latest UN Summit of the Future consultation forum advocating for more collaborative, …
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Nordic Social Workers Urge their Governments to Demand International Law is Upheld in Gaza
We, the Nordic Associations of Social Workers, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld in Gaza. The killing and maiming of …
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Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact: Statement on International Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on 9 August. In 2024 the theme is Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples …
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