View this poster and ideas for commemorating world social work day (Available in multiple languages).

Social Work Day at the United Nations Headquarters is part of the celebration - this year it will take place on March 23rd, 2020, 10am to 12pm in the ECOSOC Chamber.

Social Day at the United Nations is supported by the IASWG, IFSW, IASSW, ICSW and other international bodies - which also mount and support events during Social Work Month) and World Social Work Day. There is no fee for attendance.

World Social Work Day, March 17, 2020 is commemorated at the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland, as well as in multiple international locations. Details on multiple events around the world, including the one in Geneva (with information on attending and video opportunities -- scroll down the list of venues for more information.  

There will be a live stream and videotape/archive Social Work Day at the United Nations. It can be watched live at webtv.un.org, and after the event. United Nations Television has archived videos from the past two years of social work events at UN Headquarters in New York and the Geneva Office of the United Nations (search for Social Work Day).  
 
National and regional bodies that focus on social work education and/or practice often hold their own social work month and day events. 

Past attendees from IASWG have found these events extremely valuable. We often meet up at the event, sit together and have a chance to debrief afterwards. Feel free to contact Carol Cohen if you have any questions, and if you would like to meet up with other IASWG members Social Work Day at the UN. Please include the best way to reach you before and on the day of the UN events.  

Sincerely,

Chair, IASWG International Issues Committee