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World Social Work in Celebration of World Social Work Day 2025, UN Bangkok

The 16″ National Conference and the 8″ Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work in Celebration of World Social Work Day 2025 was held on 24th March. Welcome remarks by Prof Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work.
Prof Dr Tan Ngoh Tiong, Lead Representative of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) United Nations team in Bangkok was panelist.

Conference Programme

 

Time (GMT +7) Duration Activities
08.30 — 09.00 30 mins Online registration
09.00 — 09.05  5 mins Welcome remarks
by Dr Sergei Zelenev, President of International Council on Social Welfare
09.05 — 09.10 5 mins Welcome remarks
by Prof Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work
09.10 — 09.15  5 mins Welcome remarks
by Prof Machiko OHARA, President of the International Federation of Social Workers — Asia-Pacific Region – IFSW Asia-Pacific
09.15 — 09.20  5 mins Opening remarks
by H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security
09.20 — 09.40  20 mins

Keynote Speech

“Advancements in Social Development and Current and Future Social Challenges: Driving Action for Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda” by Ms Michaela Friberg-Storey, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand – UNRC

09.40 — 12.40 3 hrs

Panel Discussion

“Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing: The Roles of the Profession, Educational Sector, and Civil Society in Social Work”  Panelists:

1. Dr Sebastian Cordoba, Regional Representative of the United Nations Commission of the International Federation of Social Workers, Asia – Pacific Region (IFSW-AP UN Commissioner)

2. Prof Dr Tan Ngoh Tiong, Lead Representative of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) United Nations team in Bangkok

3. Dr Teoh Ai Hua, Regional President of the South East Asia and Pacific region of the International Council of Social Welfare – ICSW-SEAP)

 

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