About International 

The NASW International Committee is authorized by and accountable to the NASW Board of Directors. The International Committee interprets NASW policies and Delegate Assembly priorities in developing guidance for the implementation of programs in the areas of international social work education and practice and in advocating for the protection of human rights in the global context. Additionally, it educates and encourages social workers about how international experiences enrich both their social work practice and the profession of social work globally.  Follow this link here to access the International Committee Charge.  NASW Member's can access the nomination form by clicking this link and logging in.

NASW International District

With more than 300 international NASW members around the world, the International District, managed by the NASW North Carolina Chapter, seeks to provide information on continuing education opportunities, licensure and supervision, resources, and contacts in other countries. Additionally, members receive a monthly e-newsletter specific to international social work. Members of NASW North Carolina Chapter and North Carolina International District can access all information on the NASW North Carolina website.  If you would like to affiliate your NASW membership with the NASW-NC International District please call NASW Member Services at 800-742-4089.

International And Human Rights Policy Statements

The 11th edition of Social Work Speaks is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly in 2017. The Delegate Assembly, NASW’s key policymaking body, meets every three years. The policy statements set the parameters for NASW’s positions and actions on a broad range of public policy and professional issues.  Social Work Speaks is published by NASW Press and available by following this link >>

The 11th edition of Social Work Speaks policy statements include:

• Immigrants and Refugees
• International Policy on Human Rights
• Peace and Social Justice
• Sex Trade and Social Work Practice

Other relevant NASW Press titles:

• Multicultural Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Identity by Elizabeth Pathy Salett and Diane R. Koslow, Editors, 2015
• Issues in International Social Work: Global Challenges for a New Century by Merl C. Hokenstad (Author, Editor), James Midgley (Author, Editor), 1997
• Multicultural Issues in Social Work by Patricia L. Ewalt, Edith M. Freeman, Stuart A. Kirk, and Dennis L. Poole, Editors, 1996
  

General Background On NASW And International Issues

• NASW Standards and Indicators for Cultural Competence In Social Work Practice, 2015
• The Global Agenda—Linking Global Social Work to Regional & Local Practice, NASW International Committee, 2014
• Social Workers Across Nations (SWAN) - Making A World of Difference, 2013
• Social Workers Across Nations Tribute to Former NASW CEO, Dr. Betsy Clark
• Social Workers Across Nations Donation List
• About Social Workers Across Nations
• International Federation of Social Workers - History of Human Rights, February 2012
• Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development Commitment to Action - Our Commitments, NASW and Partners
• NASW Policy Statement on Human Rights - Passed by Delegate Assembly, August 1999
• Convention on the Rights of the Child, November 1989