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📢 CALL FOR ARTICLES / CONTRIBUTIONS – SOCIAL DIALOGUE #31

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) invites educators, practitioners, researchers, students, and community leaders to contribute to the next edition of Social Dialogue.

🌍 Theme:
Current Issues Facing Social Work Globally, Regionally and Locally

📝 Article length: Maximum 2,000 words
📄 Abstract: Maximum 50 words
📸 Please include author affiliation, author photo, and any photographs/images related to your article.

📅 Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026
📚 Publication Date: October / November 2026

Share your insights, experiences, research, and reflections on the challenges and opportunities shaping social work around the world. Join the global conversation and help strengthen social work knowledge and practice.

🔗 Read the full call and submission details:https://www.iassw-aiets.org/2026/06/08/call-for-articles-contribution/

Invitation: Reflection on June 16, 1976, Soweto Uprising: 50th anniversary Public Lecture

RSVP | [email protected] | or use the link: https://forms.office.com/r/V4qJYpRQWz

Please join the seminar today!

When Will We Say No? Socio-Cultural Norms that Entrench Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

This seminar explores how women experiencing domestic violence navigate the complex process of seeking help and leaving abusive relationships.

Drawing on interviews with women survivors, Professor Shahana Rasool examines why many remain reluctant to utilise formal support systems despite the existence of legislation and services designed to protect and support them. The discussion considers the socio-cultural norms, expectations, and barriers that shape women’s responses to abuse and influence their help-seeking decisions.

Professor Shahana Rasool is a scholar, activist, and academic in the field of gender-based violence. She is a Full Professor at the University of Johannesburg, Vice-President of the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA), and the African representative on the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW). Her research focuses on gender-based violence, social policy, and social justice.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Venue: JIAS, 1 Tolip Street, Westdene and Zoom (Hybrid)

RSVP link [ https://forms.office.com/r/4jFiD1dyA4?origin=lprLink ]

Celebrating : The University of Johannesburg commemorates and marks 50 years since June 16, honouring the resilience, courage, and potential of young people.

As we champion the young minds shaping our future, reimagined, we invite you to explore the remarkable achievements and inspiring stories of our students.

🔗 https://news.uj.ac.za/news-category/students-achievements/

Earlier this term, the second year group took their oath as student social workers. With this oath, they made a commitment to uphold the values and ethics of the profession, as they interact with clients and other professionals.
The ceremony was combined with a recognition of the students that achieved well in the 2025 academic year. We are proud of all these students!

Opportunity Alert 🚨🚨

Please apply for the below project if you are eligible entitled: Enhancing the Capacity of Early Career Researchers (ECR’s) to Contribute to Afrocentric and Decolonial Social Work Knowledge Production

https://africasocialwork.net/afrocentric-mentoring-project-afromep/call-for-applications-for-the-afrocentric-and-decolonial-social-work-mentoring-project/

Call for Applications for the Afrocentric and Decolonial Social Work Mentoring Project - Africa Social Work & Development Network | Mtandao waKazi zaJamii naMaendeleo waAfrika About the projectApplication to become a menteeProject teamContacts for further informationProject Partners About the project Full title Enhancing the Capacity of Early Career Researchers (ECR’s) to Contribute to Afrocentric and Decolonial Social Work Knowledge Production Abstract Afrocentric and ...

Still celebrating with our graduates!

The team closed the laptops and put down the marking pens, and had a team building day. Day filled with fun brain-training, teamwork and laughter! Thank you for hosting us.