International Federation of Social Workers Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsBern, Switzerland11-50 Employees
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organization in the civic and social sector that works to advance social justice and human rights through the promotion of social work, the dissemination of best practice models, and the facilitation of international cooperation. It supports its 116 country members by providing a global voice for the profession and by coordinating international collaboration among social work organizations. IFSW holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and UNICEF, and collaborates with the World Health Organization, UNHCR, and OHCHR. The organization is based in Bern, Switzerland, and employs a small to mid-sized staff focused on global social work initiatives.