Social workers are our unsung heroes and must be recognised

Social workers hold the edges of society together and try to make life better for the whole community. Photo: MASW & Unicef

The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW) have launched the Heroes Among Us campaign to raise awareness on the challenges faced by social workers in Malaysia, and the necessity of tabling the Social Work Profession Bill promptly.

“Social workers hold the edges of society together. They protect and prevent children and their families from experiencing violence, promote social justice, reduce the effects of discrimination, address inequality, and contribute to the eradication of poverty.