International Association of Schools of Social Work
President's Update(January to April 2019)
Dear Colleagues,Greetings!!
I would like to present first update for 2019 after the Tokyo Board Meeting.
Tokyo Board Meeting &Capacity Building Conference
The new year have started with our Tokyo Board meeting.
It was hosted by Japanese Association of Social Work Education (JASWE). The Board
Meetings were held on January 11-12, 2019 at JASWE office. The Capacity Building
programme theme was Theme: Current Issues and Future Developments of “Glocal” Social
Work Education: Challenges for Constructing Inclusive Society by “Glocal” Social Work. It
was held on January 13, 2019 at Meiigakuin University. IASSW Board is very much thankfulto Junko Wake and colleagues for hosting us.

Figure 1: IASSW Board Members in Tokyo Board Meeting.

Figure 2: Prof. Annamaria Campanini giving IASSW plaque to Prof
Shirasawa

Figure 3: Delegates at mini conference

On 10th January, 2019 colleagues from Shukutoku university invited IASSW Board
Members for a round table about the future of IASSW and the possibilities to strengthen therelationship with the Japanese members. We had the possibility to visit the university andto meet the dean. The discussion was interesting and fruitful.

Pictures were posted on IASSW website, Facebook and Twitter and I hope that you musthave seen those.

Figure 4: Delegates after the mini conference

In my report for this trimester I would like to update to some interesting activities I was
involved in.
Tripartite Meetings
IASSW, ICSW and IFSW had meetings on February 4-5, 2019 in London. The meetings hadvarious items in the agenda: The Global Agenda, 2022 conference and future cooperation
among three organizations. President and Secretary attended also the ISWJ owners
meeting with SAGE in London.

After this meeting an important survey was circulated between the Board members toevaluate different propositions presented by IFSW for the organization of the 2022
conference.
The same survey was circulated in ICSW. The results of both the consultations werediscussed in a skype meeting between the three Presidents and an agreement was reachedand the statement published on our media.
This has been a great result obtained thanks to the loyal and strong cooperation between
the three Presidents.
IASSW and IFSW used also the opportunity to be together, to meet Vassilios Iokaimidis anddiscuss the about the education committee and the task force on reviewing the global
standards. It has been an important occasion to clarify the respective roles and to develop a
positive cooperation in this sector.
In May we have had a discussion on how to prepare the bid for the 2022. There was anagreement in changing some previous requirement and add some new. The bid has been
publicized in all the media of our three organisations.
We have had a skype meeting the 24th of June and we agreed to have as a coordinator forthe organization of the 2022 conference Vishanthie Sewpaul.
During the meeting was also discussed which important aspects can be on the new
Triparite Agreement document. Rory will prepare a draft that will be circulate and discussin the next skype meeting.
March Meeting
Rimini Conference Meeting
I had meeting in Rimini on March 4, 2019 to plan the field visits and other activities
connected with the 2020 conference. Organizers are preparing a very rich initiative for
Rimini Conference http://www.swesd2020.org/Figure 5: Annamaria Campanini with Local Organizing Committee of Rimini Conference

I had different skype meetings with the scientific committee of 2020 Conference. The
possible Key note speakers have been contacted and we are waiting for their confirmation.
The call for papers is under preparation.

We need support in finding good sponsors for the conference and of course in promoting
the participation.
April Meetings
I was invited to participate to the international conference organised by the Iranian
Association of Social Workers on Social work and social resilience and I gave a ley note onInternationalization vs. indigenization in the social work curricula. How to handle thischallenge?

Figure 6: Annamaria Campanini in Tehran

Figure 7: Annamaria Campanini receiving medal

At the end of the conference I was awarded with the 8th Social Health Medal and I offered aFigure 8: Annamaria giving IASSW plaqueplaque as a sign of appreciation to the President of the Iranian Association of Social
Workers Dr. Hassan Mousavi Chela. During the visit in Iran, also an important meeting has
been organised with representatives of Schools of Social Work.

Figure 9: Annamaria Campanini with the delegates in Iran

Perspectives of social work education in Iran and in the world have been discussed, as wellas the importance to participate as a member in the life of the association
Dr. Hassan arranged also many visits to social services in Teheran and Isfahan (city incentral Iran) where I was received by the political Deputy of Governor of the Region andwe discussed about the importance of implementing Social Work services in Iran.

Figure 10; Annamaria Campanini welcomed by colleagues in IranInternational Military Social Work Conference
International Military Social Work Conference was held on April 24, 2019. I participatedand spoke on behalf of the association to the participants from many different countries ofthe world on the importance to create a group to share experiences and discuss
competences of social workers in this occupation sector, but also reflect on some possible
ethical dilemmas. Three-day inaugural roundtable conference, sponsored by Fordham
University Graduate School of Social Service, with additional support from theInternational Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the Office for Military
Families and Veterans - University of Alabama, has been very interesting a successful

Figure 11: Delegates of International Military Social Work Conference

June meetings
I’ve been invited to the EASSW conference in Madrid and I had the opportunity to give awelcome speech at the beginning and to participate to the round table at the end of thisvery successful conference. Elections have been held during the general assembly and wewelcome the new President Teresa Bertotti and thank Nino Zganec for his contribution!
Presentation of the Ethical principle in Italy
I’ve been asked by the National Council of social workers to present the ethical principle as
an important contribution to their work on revising the ethical codes.
Following this presentation in Rome, many other regional councils have organized seminarwith workshop and discussion.
World Social Work Day
A joint video messages for WSWD 2019 was prepared by Presidents of IASSW and IFSW inSpanish with subtitles in English: https://youtu.be/6lcd4l2PCH0
The video messages links were shared with all IASSW members through Google groups. It
was posted on IASSW website, Facebook and Twitter.
World Social Work Day 2019 at the United Nations-Geneva
The celebration of World Social Work Day at the UN in Geneva was held on March 19, 2019.
Nino Zagnec, President EASSW represented both IASSW and EASSW. The event is part ofthis approach, putting at the heart of its proposal the inclusion of women, as well as
marginalized genders and sexualities, in all spheres of society. The event will pay special
attention to strategies and policies to combat the discrimination and inequality of thesegroups in all societies. More details at:https://www.hesge.ch/hets/actualites/2018/100ans-hets-journee-internationale-du-travail-social-2019-onu-geneve

World Social Work Day 2019 at the United Nations-New York
1 Apr 2019 - Social Work Day at the United Nations is an annual programme of theInternational Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the International
Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). The theme of this thirty-sixth annual programme waschild protection. This year President could not attend this programme but it wasrepresented by IASSW board members: Lynne Healy-IASSW Main representative at UN,Barbara Shank-IASSW secretary, IASSW interns at UN.
The programme was live stream at UN Web TV: http://webtv.un.org/meetingsevents/watch/social-work-day-2019-at-the-unitednations/6021318335001/?term=#.XMpYBCHFDoU.gmail
World Social Work Day 2019 in UN Bangkok
On 4th April WSWD was celebrated in United Nations Conference Centre Bangkok,Thailand by IASSW, ICSW and IFSW. Zulkarnain Hatta, President of APASWE and Vice
President of IASSW represented both the organisation. Also, IASSW treasurer Tan Ngoh
Tiong was present. Along with IASSW, the President of IFSW (Asia Pacific) and the Vice
President of ICSW were also the different panellists.

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Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Gen. Anantaporn Kanjanarat officiatedthe ceremony while Mr. Thomas Davin, representatives of UNICEF Thailand gave thekeynote speech.

World Social Work Day 2019 in Matera (Italy)On 22nd of March the WSWD was celebrate in Italy in Matera -European capital of culture
2019, with representatives of the Parliament and other important institution. I was asked
to give a key note on the fourth pillar of the Global Agenda and it was also an important
occasion to present the Rimini conference and to receive commitments of sponsorship by
the National and Regional Professional Registers Presidents.
Updates from IASSW Committees and Task Forces:
Restructuring IASSW
Following the decisions taken during the Board meeting, many progresses in this period
have concerned:
 The new agreement with Chapel and York for the administration of IASSW. New
Bank is also in process to be contracted.
 The agreement with Preshit for revamping the website
 Definition of the tasks to appoint a communication person. The call will be launchsoon
 Invitation sent to all the past officers and Board members to become Life members
I actively participated in all these initiatives and I think that these are very important steps
to develop a better and more effective organization.
I want to thank specially Tong, Barbara and Rashmi who have worked very hard to prepare
all the documents needed and have participated to numerous skype meetings.
Census
The census is still in progress but we need many more efforts to reach all the countries andhave a complete picture of social work education in the world.
John Rauthenbach is continuing in his tireless commitment to contact people and manycolleagues have helped him (Barbara has completed all the USA schools….) but we needmore volunteers in this important task.
Nominating Committee

IASSW had announced four vacancies on the IASSW Board of Directors from July 2020.
There is one position open for President, Secretary and two positions for Member at Largeof the Board of Directors. The deadline for submission of nominations is June 1st 2019.
All official versions of the call for nominations in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French andEnglish is available on the IASSW website: https://www.iassw-aiets.org/iassw-call-fornominations-for…/
IASSW and IFSW to update Global Standards for Social Work Education andTraining.
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of
Schools of Social Work (IASSW) have initiated a joint process of reviewing and updating theGlobal Standards for Social Work Education and Training. Dixon Sookraj from IASSW andVasilios Iokimidis from IFSW are Chairs of this task force.
Ute Straub with Teresa Bertotti and other colleagues from Belgium have organized aworkshop during thePublication Committee
We have launched 20th volume of Social Dialogue Online Magazine on March 25, 2019.
Theme of this volume is “Human trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery”. Guest Editor
Professor Doris Testa is a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University, Melbourne and Carolyn
Noble is Editor in Chief of Social Dialogue Online Magazine.
You can access this volume : https://socialdialogue.online/volume/20/read/#page=1
and previous volumes on ourwebsite: http://socialdialogue.online/ and https://www.iassw-aiets.org/We are thankful to Carolyn Noble for her commitment towards Social Dialogue magazine
and IASSW.
Capacity Building Committee
IASSW: Call for applications for next IASSW Regional Resource Centre was circulated to themembers, posted on website, Facebook and Twitter on March 25, 2019. The deadline forsubmission of applications is 31st May 2019.
Honors and Award Committee
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – THE 2020 KATHERINE A. KENDALL MEMORIAL AWARD
Call was circulated to the members, posted on website, Facebook and Twitter on April 2,
2019: https://www.iassw-aiets.org/call-for-nominations-the-2020-katherine-a-kendallmemorial-award/
Nominations should be submitted to the chair of the Committee by 30th September 2019
via wairireg@gmail.com and copied to IASSW secretary Barbara Shankon bwshank@stthomas.edu
Call for Eileen Younghusband Award
The call was sent to the Board Members, last date is on October 30, 2019. E-voting by
IASSW board members will be done in November, 2019.
Condolence message form IASSWIASSW saddened to learn of the sudden loss of our dear friend and Board member Prof.
XU Yong Xiang on February 20 and released condolence message.
IASSW also lost a good volunteer- John Flynn, who was helping President for Rimini
Conference preparations.
Skype Meetings
A. Office bearer’s SkypeOn February 11 and April 18, we had Office bearer Skype meeting. We had discussion about
activities, progress and difficulties etc.
B. ….. please write all the others
Respectfully submitted
I hope you find this update helpful and we will continue to provide you all the updates infuture too. You are most welcome to provide us with information that you would like toinclude in the coming issues of the update from the President’s office.
With best wishes,

Prof. Annamaria Campanini
President, International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)