International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 140 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 30 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
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Direct Relief Receives Global Honor from International Council of Nurses and Commits $100,000 to Support Nurses in Conflict Zones
Direct Relief was honored with the prestigious Partners in Development Award at the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress on June 13, in recognition of its commitment to advancing global nursing and humanitarian response. Only nine other organizations have received the award in ICN’s 125-year history.
2 July 2025
The great global nursing ripoff: wealthy countries are saving tens of billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back
During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN highlighted striking figures demonstrating both the economic power of care — and the economic exploitation at the heart of inequitable nurse migration.
1 July 2025
Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has again called for adherence to human rights frameworks and accountability for violations of rights, following a new United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur report
26 June 2025
Groups Representing Patients, Healthcare Professionals and Pharmaceutical Industry Author New Principle on Use of AI In Healthcare
Six leading international organizations representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry have today adopted the first joint ethical principle in the healthcare industry on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence.
26 June 2025
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Direct Relief Receives Global Honor from International Council of Nurses and Commits $100,000 to Support Nurses in Conflict Zones
Direct Relief was honored with the prestigious Partners in Development Award at the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress on June 13, in recognition of its commitment to advancing global nursing and humanitarian response. Only nine other organizations have received the award in ICN’s 125-year history.
2 July 2025
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The great global nursing ripoff: wealthy countries are saving tens of billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back
During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN highlighted striking figures demonstrating both the economic power of care — and the economic exploitation at the heart of inequitable nurse migration.
1 July 2025
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Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has again called for adherence to human rights frameworks and accountability for violations of rights, following a new United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur report
26 June 2025
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Groups Representing Patients, Healthcare Professionals and Pharmaceutical Industry Author New Principle on Use of AI In Healthcare
Six leading international organizations representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry have today adopted the first joint ethical principle in the healthcare industry on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence.
26 June 2025