The Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development was held from 27 to 30 June in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Conference, convened by the three partnerorganizations - International Association of the Schools of Social Work (IASSW), International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) - brought together 2,581 participants from 83 countries, who in total made 1,540 presentations addressing the priority theme of the Conference, namely, ”Promoting the Dignity and Worth of People”.
Eva Holmberg-Herrstrom, the President of ICSW addresses the meeting on the topic ICSW and the Social Protection Floor initiative
The outcome document of the Conference, the Seoul Declaration, prepared by the partner organizations was adopted by acclamation.
Dr. Kyunbae Chung, Korea National Council on Social Welfare, Republic of Korea spoke on Capacity Building for Self-Help to implement SDGs
During the Joint World Conference the ICSW organized International Symposium for Social Protection Extension for SDGs. The symposium brought together participants from the host country and from around the world.
Dr. Hyung Pyo Moon, Chairman and CEO of National Pension Service, Republic of Korea delivers his statement
Dr. Sergei Zelenev, Executive Director, ICSW spoke on Sustainable Development agenda, new policy space and the role of ICSW
