Humanitarian Fund #NURSESFORPEACE
ICN stands in solidarity with nurses around the world who are working on the frontlines of humanitarian health care emergencies, whether human-induced wars and political conflicts, or natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and droughts. ICN is immensely proud to support these courageous and resilient nurses who continue to provide much-needed care despite the personal dangers they face in their work through the #NursesforPeace campaign.
A Global Call for Nurses to Stand in Solidarity
A short video message from ICN CEO Howard Catton shares initial feedback from NNAs in the Middle East and Gulf region and explains the global photo action, inviting nurses to participate to show global solidarity with nurses working in extremely difficult circumstances.
ICN invites nurses, nursing associations and partners worldwide to download the #NursesforPeace banner below, take a photo (holding or displaying it with your team) and send it to [email protected]. These images will form a global display of support and be shared with ICN’s National Nursing Associations across the Middle East and Gulf region to show they are not alone.
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News
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
ICN Statement of Solidarity with Nurses and Health Workers in the Middle East
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deep solidarity with nurses and health care workers affected by the escalating violence across the Middle East and Gulf region.
5 March 2026
Ukrainian nurses graduate from first-ever ICN leadership programme delivered in active warzone
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) today marked a major milestone in nursing leadership education and humanitarian support, celebrating the first cohort to complete the Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) programme in Ukraine. The closing ceremony was a testament to the extraordinary resilience and capability of the 23 Ukrainian nurse leaders who completed the programme, the first that ICN has delivered in an active conflict zone.
17 February 2026
ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse in Minneapolis, United States. Nurses around the world are expressing grief, solidarity, and profound concern as details of this tragic incident continue to emerge.
26 January 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN Statement of Solidarity with Nurses and Health Workers in the Middle East
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deep solidarity with nurses and health care workers affected by the escalating violence across the Middle East and Gulf region.
5 March 2026
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NLCRR
Ukrainian nurses graduate from first-ever ICN leadership programme delivered in active warzone
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) today marked a major milestone in nursing leadership education and humanitarian support, celebrating the first cohort to complete the Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) programme in Ukraine. The closing ceremony was a testament to the extraordinary resilience and capability of the 23 Ukrainian nurse leaders who completed the programme, the first that ICN has delivered in an active conflict zone.
17 February 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse in Minneapolis, United States. Nurses around the world are expressing grief, solidarity, and profound concern as details of this tragic incident continue to emerge.
26 January 2026