29 June 2022
COSW WELCOMES OPENING OF THE GLOBAL PEOPLE’S SUMMIT – CO-BUILDING OUR SHARED FUTURES – 29 JUNE – 2 JULY 2022
The People’s Global Summit, ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ is already underway. The Summit will run 24 hours for four days.
Sylvia Romanus, COSW Chair, commented: ’this remarkable partnership of global organisations and local communities is voicing the experience of millions around the world calling for new approaches, peace and social justice. COSW is proud to be a part of this landmark event and calls on political leaders to respond with generosity and determination. Social workers all over the world are ready to respond, supporting people and communities to realise their human potential.’
16 June 2022
SOCIAL WORKERS PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN THE COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF
GOVERNMENT MEETING 19-25 June 2022
COSW launches further consultation on proposed Commonwealth Young Carers Charter – responding to the voices of young carers
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting CHOGM 2022
Submission by Commonwealth Accredited Organisations (COs) April 2022
18th April 2022
2022 Commonwealth Civil Society Policy Forum
Commercial determinants of health: evidence, tools, dialogue, advocacy
Online forum | 27 April 2022 | 09:30 – 12:00 midday (London time)
REGISTER NOW | CCSPF 2022 Program Final
COSW is a Member organisation of the Commonwealth Health Professions and Partners Alliance (CHPA)
29 March 2022
COSW webinar 5 April 2022 on social work and public health
14 March 2022
COSW Commonwealth Day statement reaffirms the commitment of social workers to public service and calls on The Commonwealth to facilitate vaccine equity.
08th March 2022
COSW Newsletter – 3rd Issue Released
02nd March 2022
Commonwealth social workers stand firmly against acts of aggression
7th December 2021
COSW LAUNCHES ACTIVITY REPORT 2019-2021
SPEAKING OUT FOR SOCIAL WORK IN THE COMMONWEALTH 2019 – 2021
8th November 2021
World Leaders Invited to Join Global Mass Movement for Eco-Social Change
24th October 2021
COSW is inviting proposals and abstracts for a webinar in March 2022 on the history and development of social work across the Commonwealth.
26th Aug. 2021
Open letter to United Nations – current and unfolding situation in Afghanistan
22nd Aug. 2021
2nd Issue of COSW Newsletter released
31st July 2021
COSW joined as a partner for the ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ Summit initiated by UNRISD and IFSW
Press Release – 16th July 2021 – Board Meeting
12th July 2021
Press Release – 30th June 2021
COSW Statement on Human Rights for all people in the Commonwealth
17th June 2021
In memory of Terry Bamford – 12th May 2021 video online
COMMONWEALTH HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK Webinar – 29 March 2021 – Video online
29th April 2021
Memorial -Remembering Terry’s life, his work and the impact he had – 12th May 2021 7pm – 8pm UK Time
9th April 2021
COSW recognises the long and distinguished service of Prince Philip to the Commonwealth and sends deepest condolences to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth
20th March 2021
CHOGM 2021 – Submission by Commonwealth Civil Society Organisations
29 March 2021 Webinar
SOCIAL WORK HISTORY NETWORK COMMONWEALTH HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK
Registrations open (click here)
16th March 2021
1st Issue of COSW Newsletter released
8th March 2021
International Women’s day – Commonwealth social workers work for gender equality
6th March 2021
COSW JOINS COALITION OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR GLOBAL EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR VACCINE AND TO INCREASE HEALTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION WORKFORCE
29 March 2021 Webinar
SOCIAL WORK HISTORY NETWORK COMMONWEALTH HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK
Registrations open (click here)
CALL TO ACTION ON SUSTAINABLE URBANISATION – COSW Press release
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COMMONWEALTH ORGANISATION FOR SOCIAL WORK BOARD MEETING AND VIRTUAL GENERAL MEETING SOCIAL WORKERS HELPING TO SHAPE THE COMMONWEALTH
1 April 2022
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