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Charting new paths for the United Nations
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39th Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations
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Women’s empowerment through education and training in the digital age: parallel event
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In Memoriam - Michael Cichon
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International Congress on Social Policies 2022: The Challenge of Social Inclusion in Future Europe
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Multi-stakeholder meeting on the human rights of older persons
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ICSW statement against the war
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ISCW Global Newsletter: February 2023
Outlining a case for a globally governed and owned social media platform
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ISCW European Newsletter 1/2023
ICSW Expert Meeting Livelihood security and the social security system under the influence of crises
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North East Asia: Seventh Edition 2020
The Role of Social Innovation In Building Local Communities
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North America & Caribbean Newsletter - Summer 2020
COVID-19 Two Part Edition
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South East Asia and Pacific - December 2018
The World Social Protection Report 2017-19: Universal social protection to achieve the Sustainable
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South Asia Newsletter: January - June 2018
Special Article: The Complexities of Realising Transgender Identity in South Asia by Gayathri Krishna
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ICSW President's Message: Social Impact of COVID-19
Various social problems have emerged in the era of COVID-19

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ICSW European President: "Black Swan is Here"
Ronald Wiman's message about coronavirus.

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SPIAC-B Statement
A Joint Statement on the Role of Social Protection in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Around the World
Additional articles on ICSW's response to COVID-19

Social Protection

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Addressing food insecurity in Africa and child-sensitive social protection

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Social Protection and Economic Reform Policies in Egypt

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The Social Situation in the MENA Region

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The Global Agenda

A collaborative initiative with IASSW, ICSW, IFSW.

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Social Protection Floor

ICSW has adopted the SPF-I as its major agenda.

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Created in 1928 in Paris to address complexities and challenges of social work, the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) has evolved through the years to embrace the major issues of social development, becoming a global organization committed to improving human well-being. Establishing common ground on issues of international significance, and acting with partners ICSW represents national and local organizations in more than 70 countries throughout the world working through its nine regional networks. Membership also includes major international organizations. By virtue of its constitution, ICSW operates as a democratic and accountable organization. Learn More