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WSWD 2025

World Social Work in Celebration of World Social Work Day 2025, UN Bangkok

The 16″ National Conference and the 8″ Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work in Celebration of World Social Work Day 2025 was held on 24th March. Welcome remarks by Prof Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work.
Prof Dr Tan Ngoh Tiong, Lead Representative of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) United Nations team in Bangkok was panelist.

Conference Programme

 

Time (GMT +7) Duration Activities
08.30 — 09.00 30 mins Online registration
09.00 — 09.05  5 mins Welcome remarks
by Dr Sergei Zelenev, President of International Council on Social Welfare
09.05 — 09.10 5 mins Welcome remarks
by Prof Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work
09.10 — 09.15  5 mins Welcome remarks
by Prof Machiko OHARA, President of the International Federation of Social Workers — Asia-Pacific Region – IFSW Asia-Pacific
09.15 — 09.20  5 mins Opening remarks
by H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
09.20 — 09.40  20 mins

Keynote Speech

“Advancements in Social Development and Current and Future Social Challenges: Driving Action for Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda” by Ms Michaela Friberg-Storey, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand – UNRC

09.40 — 12.40 3 hrs

Panel Discussion

“Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing: The Roles of the Profession, Educational Sector, and Civil Society in Social Work”  Panelists:

1. Dr Sebastian Cordoba, Regional Representative of the United Nations Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, Asia – Pacific Region (IFSW-AP UN Commissioner)

2. Prof Dr Tan Ngoh Tiong, Lead Representative of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) United Nations team in Bangkok

3. Dr Teoh Ai Hua, Regional President of the South East Asia and Pacific region of the International Council of Social Welfare – ICSW-SEAP)

 

The College of Arts Celebrates World Social Work Day

The College of Arts, represented by the Department of Social Studies, organized a program to celebrate World Social Work Day, which is observed on March 18th every year under the theme & Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for Sustainable Well- Being & This celebration emphasizes the role of social workers in building a cohesive and sustainable society.

As part of the event, a visit was organized to the Social Development Center in Al- Ahsa on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The visit aimed to familiarize students with the roles and responsibilities of social workers and the key social services provided by various organizations to the community. The following departments from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Al-Ahsa participated in the introductory session: the Foster Families Unit, the Social Development Center, the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, the Social Security Office, the Social Education Center for Girls, the Supporting Social Services Unit, and the Girls & Care Foundation.

During the session, Dr. Tamer Mohamed Abdel Ghani Ibrahim, Professor of Social Work and Head of the Cooperative Training and Community Partnership Unit, and the organizer of the event, presented the theme for World Social Work Day 2025. He emphasized that this theme highlights the importance of solidarity and cooperation between generations. He also reminded everyone of our shared responsibilities towards elderly care, respecting youth, preserving the environment, and sharing wisdom and knowledge to build a better future for our nations and communities. Dr. Tamer also noted that World Social Work Day aims to spotlight the achievements of the social work profession and highlight the role of social workers in building strong
communities based on social justice, human rights, and sustainable development. On his part, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Saud Al-Halabi, the Dean of the College, praised the efforts of Dr. Ahmed Al-Othman, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Sattam bin Ghanem Al-Wahbi, Head of the Department of Social Studies, in strengthening the college & community partnerships. He emphasized the importance of celebrating
World Social Work Day and the value of field visits in fostering collaboration between educational and social institutions, which positively impacts the development and enhancement of students & skills, preparing them to be competitive both locally and globally.

Ethics in Social Work

This is the IASSW version of the Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles which was unanimously 

Global Agenda

IASSW, ICSW and IFSW are delighted to announce their ongoing joint commitment to the Global Agenda

Global Definition of Social Work

The following definition was approved by the IASSW General Assembly and IFSW General Meeting in July 2014

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