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University of Iowa National Social Work Poetry Contest: Spring 2024 Winning Poems

The New Social Worker

The contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work. As in previous years, The New Social Worker is pleased to present the winning poems of the National Social Work Poetry Contest. Congratulations to the Spring 2024 winners!

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Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right — What Does That Mean?

Nnatasha Tracy

World Mental Health Day 2023 has been given the theme by the World Health Organization (WHO): mental health is a universal human right. The idea that mental health is a universal human right means one thing to the WHO, but it means something a little bit more to me. I couldn't agree more. But what does this mean?

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International Conference on Social Work Practice Research Held at Peking University with Global Participation

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), was the honorary guest and plenary speaker at the International Conference on Synthesizing Knowledge: Chinese Social Work Practice Research and Its Dialogue with the World, held from November 30 to December 1, 2024, at Peking University, Beijing, China.

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Establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University

International Federation of Social Workers

RHEINFELDEN, Switzerland (December 10, 2021) — The International Federation of Social Workers announces the establishment of the IFSW Social Work at the United Nations Initiative at Monmouth University in the School of Social Work.

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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

Swhelper

. – Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6.

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Webinar on Preparing Future Social Workers for Data-Driven Practice: A Panel Discussion with Universities in Moldova and the USA

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Preparing Future Social Workers for Data-Driven Practice: A Panel Discussion with Universities in Moldova and the USA Information about the webinar: Join Data for Impact (D4I) on May 31 at 8–9:00am EDT (15:00–16:00 EET) for a webinar on preparing future social workers for data-driven practice.

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Fostering Collective Growth for Social Workers: Highlights from the International Social Work Week 2024 at HAN University

International Federation of Social Workers

HAN University hosted International Social Work Week 2024, providing an enriching platform for students to collaborate, learn and develop with colleagues from different countries. The overarching objective was to cultivate […]