14th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers Opens in Hanoi

The 14^th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers Opens was held in Hanoi on March 20-21 with the theme of “The role of social work in the current context.”

March 21, 2023 | 21:57

14th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers Opens in Hanoi

Honorary President of the Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues Antonina Dashkina speaks at the forum. Photo: Vu Khanh

The event was co-organized by the Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues and the Russian Peace Foundation at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture.

It saw the participation of experts from Vietnam, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, India, Tajikistan, the Philippines and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

In her remarks, Honorary President of the Russian Union of Social Workers and Social Pedagogues Antonina Dashkina briefed the participation of the union, which brings together social workers, social educators, social service specialists, and social organizations, agencies, and associations of Russia.

Since joining the International Federation of Social Workers in 1992, it has played an active role in promoting social work, accelerating the establishment of national organizations of social workers and trade unions, and enhancing cooperation between social workers of all countries by organizing international conferences, among other fields.

Director of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture Viktor Stepanov highlighted the importance of social services, saying hundreds of millions of people are in need of support each day. /.

The event brings together experts from Vietnam, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, India, Tajikistan, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea (RoK). Photo: Vu Khanh

World Social Work Day takes place on March 21, 2023. This year’s theme is “Respecting diversity through joint social action”. It stems from the People’s Charter for a New Eco-Social World and recognizes that change happens locally through our diverse leaderful communities, according to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

#WSWD2023 provides an opportunity to acknowledge how communities can make powerful actions that lead to inclusive social transformation. There are now many examples on the IFSW website that highlight social work’s role in working with communities in this journey.

IFSW President, Joachim Mumba said, “We invite all stakeholders to a new sustainable eco-social world to join us on this journey we must all take. Together, we will bring our local and global experience to make transformative change happen”.

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