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West African Social Work Associations Convene in Togo to Drive Regional Progress
IFSW Africa region recently concluded a highly successful sub-regional meeting at the Saint Manick Hotel in Lomé, Togo, on June 28-29, 2024. The event, which …
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CASW and NASW Renew Memorandum of Understanding
Ottawa, July 30, 2024 — The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) are delighted to announce that …
Read moreAbib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, élu nouveau vice-président de la FITS pour l’Afrique
La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président. L’élection d’Abib marque un ajout …
Read moreAbib Ndiaye from Senegal Elected as New IFSW Africa Vice President
IFSW Africa Region is pleased to announce the election of Abib Ndiaye from Senegal as the new Vice President. Abib’s election marks a significant addition …
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Social Work Recognised at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024
Social Work will be present and active at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024, to be held in Samoa this October. The …
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IFSW Side-event at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
On the 9th July the IFSW UN Commission team in North America hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on …
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Commonwealth Health Ministers Commit to Tackling Global Workforce Challenges in Health and Social Services
The 36th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held on 24-25 May 2024, spotlighted the pressing global challenges faced by the health and social services workforce. …
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Successful seminar on eco-social work In Rotterdam, Netherlands
The IFSW Europe is glad to share the Successful seminar on eco-social work held in Rotterdam, Netherlands June 13 & 14 2024. In June, a …
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Social Work Works! The Mukuru Kaiyaba Story
In the photo community leaders of Mukuru Kaiyaba along with social workers In 2005 a social worker Evans Nyakundi and his colleagues first visited the …
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Meeting in Kenya for the 2026 ‘SWSD’ Conference Takes Place
Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas …
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Upholding Human Rights: Social Work’s Commitment to Internally Displaced People on International Refugee Day
As the number of refugees worldwide has surged to 120 million, the vast majority, 68 million, are internally displaced people (IDPs). The remaining 52 million …
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Guinea-Bissau Hosts Successful First National Conference of Social Workers
(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. …
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Sierra Leone National Social Work Conference 2024 Concludes with a Focus on Regulation and Ethical Standards
The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, successfully hosted the National Social Work Conference 2024 on …
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Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe …
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Response to the PUSWP call for the expulsion of the IUSW
This statement is a response to the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) call for the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) to …
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IFSW-AP Newsletter Issue 2 is now available!
We are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and …
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Commonwealth Young Carers Urge Heads of Government to Support the Young Carers Charter
Eighteen young carers from eleven Commonwealth countries have created a video promoting the Commonwealth Charter for Young Carers, urging leaders to endorse it at their …
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Indonesian and Malaysian Social Worker Associations Strengthen Ties
Dr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association …
Read moreIFSW policy singled out in the UN General Assembly 77th Session report from the Secretary-General
The United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres in promoting the rights of nature, highlighted in his Harmony with Nature report to the General Assembly that, “the …
Read more“Harambee!”: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference
Harambee!: Social Workers Unite for Sustainable Shared Futures at 2026 Global Conference As the Global President of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), I …
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