International Council of Nurses (ICN)

The International Council of Nurses is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations, representing the more than 28 million nurses worldwide.

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Press Release

12 May 2022

“The greatest threat to global health is the workforce shortage” - International Council of Nurses International Nurses Day demands action on investment in nursing, protection and safety of nurses

Caring with Courage →

Caring with courage

Extraordinary stories of nurses Produced for ICN by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the films and articles in Caring with Courage reveal the power of care and dedication in the inspiring work of nurses.

Humanitarian fund to Ukraine →

ICN Humanitarian Fund

ICN is collecting donations to support the nurses in the Ukraine and the humanitarian efforts in the country, we will ensure your donations reach them via our trusted partners as quickly as possible. Thank you!

Press Release

20 May 2022

“Who said we can’t do that?” Remembering Prof. Kristine Gebbie (1948 – 2022)

Press Release

14 May 2022

International Council of Nurses reacts to sentencing US nurse found guilty of negligent homicide

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International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.

Girl Child Education Fund™ (GCEF)

The GCEF supports the primary and secondary schooling of girls under the age of 18 in developing countries whose nurse parent or parents have died.

Global Nursing Leadership Institute™ (GNLI)

The ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI) offers senior and strategic leadership development at the executive level for nurses from countries across all world regions.