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“Seventy five million Indigenous peoples survive across the Americas today. Without colonisation and the resulting death rate of up to 90 per cent from disease and violence, the Indigenous population of the Americas in 1492, conservatively estimated at 50 to 60 million and in some scholarship as high as 100 million, would have continued to…
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Are you curious about international social work practice? Are you an educator or practitioner for whom it is already an area of practice? If so, this webinar is for you. We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar, “Global to Grounded: Local Wisdom and the Future of International Social Work,” offered by the Canadian Association for…
I write this reflection as a South African Black social worker, as Babe Kazi, the woman-father, the aunt whose responsibility in the family is not only to nurture, but also to question, to correct, to warn, and to speak uncomfortable truths for the good of the collective. In African families, Babe Kazi does not remain…
Social workers are present in every corner of society, standing alongside communities as they navigate adversity. We walk with people as they rebuild bonds, restore trust and strengthen resilience. The call to co-build hope and harmony reminds us that no challenge is too great when we move forward together.This is the spirit of the People’s…
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On 25 September 2025, Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. His speech was not only a call for reform within the UN, but also a reflection on Africa’s history, resilience, and central role in shaping the future. For those in social work and development, his…
At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, African leaders spoke with unity and clarity on reform, justice, and global development. Their messages reflect the values of social work: equity, inclusion, and the protection of the vulnerable, while positioning Africa as a decisive voice in shaping the future of the…
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