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

22 June 2022

International Council of Nurses announces Helsinki, Finland as venue for Congress in 2025

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!

29 June 2022

ICN joins other healthcare organisations in expressing its deep concern at US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade

Press Release

24 June 2022

ICN calls for increased international humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

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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.