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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New report supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on health care have become normalized in conflict
The latest report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition has identified 3,600 attacks on health care around the world in in 2024, marking a 15% increase from 2023 and a 62% rise from 2022. This is the highest number on record, despite the extensive protection enshrined in International Humanitarian Law.
21 May 2025
Invest in health professionals for cost-effective, quality care, says WHPA
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on the global health community and those who fund it to recognize the health workforce as the backbone of all health care.
20 May 2025
ICN raises grave concerns over plight of innocents, including children, caught up in conflict zones
ICN has once again raised its grave concerns about the threats to health of people who are caught up in war zones, many of whom are being illegally subjected to inhuman living conditions.
15 May 2025
ICN’s #NursesforPeace humanitarian fund finances new leadership development programme for Ukrainian nurses working in crisis response and recovery
The International Council of Nurses has launched a new leadership programme for experienced nurses who are responding to the current crisis in Ukraine, brought about by the invasion and ongoing war with Russia.
14 May 2025
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New report supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on health care have become normalized in conflict
The latest report from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition has identified 3,600 attacks on health care around the world in in 2024, marking a 15% increase from 2023 and a 62% rise from 2022. This is the highest number on record, despite the extensive protection enshrined in International Humanitarian Law.
21 May 2025
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Invest in health professionals for cost-effective, quality care, says WHPA
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on the global health community and those who fund it to recognize the health workforce as the backbone of all health care.
20 May 2025
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ICN raises grave concerns over plight of innocents, including children, caught up in conflict zones
ICN has once again raised its grave concerns about the threats to health of people who are caught up in war zones, many of whom are being illegally subjected to inhuman living conditions.
15 May 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN’s #NursesforPeace humanitarian fund finances new leadership development programme for Ukrainian nurses working in crisis response and recovery
The International Council of Nurses has launched a new leadership programme for experienced nurses who are responding to the current crisis in Ukraine, brought about by the invasion and ongoing war with Russia.
14 May 2025