IASSW President’s Message on World Social Work Day 2025

Dear Colleagues,

On the occasion of World Social Work Day 2025, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is pleased to share a special message from our President, Prof. Antoinette Lombard.

World Social Work Day is an opportunity to reflect on our collective commitment to social justice, human rights, and the advancement of social work education and practice worldwide. In her address, Prof. Lombard highlights the importance of this year’s theme, ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’, and the role of social workers in fostering sustainable and equitable communities.

We invite you to watch the message and join the global conversation on strengthening social work’s impact:

We encourage you to share this message widely with your networks and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social work educators, practitioners, and students in creating a better world.