Driss Guerraoui, a prominent Moroccan academic and social policy expert, has been elected vice president of the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), making him the first Arab and African to hold this position. The election took place during the ICSW's global conference in June 2026, as confirmed by official sources.
Guerraoui, who serves as the president of the Moroccan Association for Social Work, has a long career in social development and policy. His election is seen as a recognition of the growing role of the Global South in international social welfare governance.
The ICSW, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental organization that promotes social justice and welfare worldwide. Guerraoui's term as vice president is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation between African and Arab nations in social policy.
