Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
22nd Asia Workforce Forum communiqué (2024)
African National Nursing Associations communique following ODENNA Training programme (March 2024)
International Workforce Forum (2024)
Ageing well? Policies to support older nurses at work (2020)
International Workforce Forum 2019
19th Asian Workforce Forum communiqué (2018)
Partners
The International Centre on Nurse Migration (ICNM) serves as a comprehensive knowledge resource created by CGFNS International Inc. (CGFNS) in partnership with the International Council of Nurses (ICN). ICNM emphasizes the development, promotion and dissemination of research, policy and information on global nurse migration and human resources in nursing. This resource center features news, resources, and publications widely available to policy makers, planners and practitioners.
News
On International Nurses Day a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage
As the world’s nurses celebrate International Nurses Day, ICN issues a rallying cry to governments around the globe for urgent nursing support, following the launch of the second World Health Organization State of the World’s Nursing report.
12 May 2025
Caring with Courage series changing the perception of nursing and highlighting nurses’ multifaceted leadership roles
ICN says the launch of the second series of BBC Storyworks Caring with Courage films, together with the first series, captures the reality of nursing today. The two series showcase the impact of nurses around the world as they work to deliver practical solutions to major health challenges and reduce the burden of ill health.
12 May 2025
ICN sends condolences for Pope Francis
ICN has written to the Catholic Church and its followers on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, expressing sorrow and offering condolences on behalf of the world’s nurses.
24 April 2025
ICN says deliberate targeting of health care workers in global conflicts is an alarming and dangerous new trend
ICN CEO Howard Catton has warned that the deliberate targeting of health care workers and facilities in modern war zones marks a disturbing and escalating assault on humanitarian norms.
23 April 2025
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On International Nurses Day a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage
As the world’s nurses celebrate International Nurses Day, ICN issues a rallying cry to governments around the globe for urgent nursing support, following the launch of the second World Health Organization State of the World’s Nursing report.
12 May 2025
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Caring with Courage series changing the perception of nursing and highlighting nurses’ multifaceted leadership roles
ICN says the launch of the second series of BBC Storyworks Caring with Courage films, together with the first series, captures the reality of nursing today. The two series showcase the impact of nurses around the world as they work to deliver practical solutions to major health challenges and reduce the burden of ill health.
12 May 2025
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ICN sends condolences for Pope Francis
ICN has written to the Catholic Church and its followers on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, expressing sorrow and offering condolences on behalf of the world’s nurses.
24 April 2025
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ICN says deliberate targeting of health care workers in global conflicts is an alarming and dangerous new trend
ICN CEO Howard Catton has warned that the deliberate targeting of health care workers and facilities in modern war zones marks a disturbing and escalating assault on humanitarian norms.
23 April 2025