This page provides overview about COSW, its objectives, goals, governance, statement on human rights, leadership and board, and history
The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has been established for citizens of the Commonwealth who are committed to the promotion and implementation of social development within the civil society of Commonwealth countries. It is recognised as a formal partner by the Commonwealth Secretariat and IFSW.
OBJECTIVES
- To promote the education and training of social workers throughout the world for the benefit of the public
- To relieve poverty
- To promote the education of the public in matters of social policy, social organisation and social problems.
GOALS
- To provide a Commonwealth network for information about social work and social development
- To provide support and sharing of technical knowledge and expertise between and amongst Commonwealth countries and their social workers
- To identify contact people in all Commonwealth countries who will act as liaison persons for interested individuals, groups and organisations within their countries
- To establish a link with Commonwealth organisations with similar objectives in order to pursue common objectives
- To work closely with the International Federation of Social Workers and to promote active involvement of Commonwealth social workers in international social work and social development organisations
COSW Statement on Human Rights for all people in the Commonwealth
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