Summary

In recent years, a confluence of significant global events, including the far-reaching impact of a worldwide pandemic, heightened tensions related to race and ethnicity across the world, and a burgeoning focus on achieving sustainable development goals, has amplified the imperative for social workers to assume Human Rights leadership roles on both national and international platforms. This presentation comprehensively explores potent models designed to equip Human Rights leaders in global social work practice. We aim to furnish a blueprint for preparing these leaders, replete with illustrative examples drawn from diverse countries, thereby facilitating their application at local, national, or international levels as needed.Our presentation will prominently feature successful leadership practices that have demonstrated their efficacy in real-world contexts. Additionally, we will provide an insightful examination of international exchanges and novel initiatives, explicitly focusing on the North America, Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe context. It is paramount to underscore that at the core of these endeavors are the enduring values of social work, encompassing the principles of diversity through social action and self-determination.As we delve into these critical dimensions of global social work practice, we intend to impart knowledge and share invaluable lessons gleaned from practical experiences. Through this presentation, we aspire to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the role of social workers as Human Right leaders in a rapidly evolving global landscape, with the aspiration of fostering positive change and improving the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Keywords (separate with commas)

Human rights, leadership, sustainable development goals, global social work practice, international exchanges