International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 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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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
ICN applauds completion of negotiations on global pandemic treaty and expresses hope it will offer tangible safeguards for nurses and populations
ICN has welcomed the news that WHO member states have finalized a draft of the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Accord, which will act as an important framework for better managing future pandemics.
17 April 2025
ICN launches new report and survey warning of deepening global nursing crisis but offering solutions
ICN today launched a landmark report backed up by a new survey, warning of a deepening crisis in the wellbeing of the global nursing workforce and providing compelling evidence for urgent investment in nurses to improve health outcomes, strengthen economies, and build more resilient societies.
16 April 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
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WHO
ICN applauds completion of negotiations on global pandemic treaty and expresses hope it will offer tangible safeguards for nurses and populations
ICN has welcomed the news that WHO member states have finalized a draft of the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Accord, which will act as an important framework for better managing future pandemics.
17 April 2025
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ICN launches new report and survey warning of deepening global nursing crisis but offering solutions
ICN today launched a landmark report backed up by a new survey, warning of a deepening crisis in the wellbeing of the global nursing workforce and providing compelling evidence for urgent investment in nurses to improve health outcomes, strengthen economies, and build more resilient societies.
16 April 2025