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World Humanitarian Day: ICN deplores record number of attacks against humanitarian workers
On World Humanitarian Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has expressed its horror for the continuing rise in fatalities of health care workers.
19 August 2025
World Humanitarian Day: Health professionals on the brink as conflicts intensify
On World Humanitarian Day, WHPA, which represents 42 million health professionals, together with humanitarian organizations is sounding the alarm: life-saving health services—already underfunded and overstretched—are facing unprecedented pressure as conflicts intensify, targeted attacks on health facilities multiply, and funding is cut.
19 August 2025
Madagascar joins ICN as 141st National Nursing Association member
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is proud to announce that the Conseil de l'Ordre National des Infirmiers de Madagascar (CONIM) has officially joined ICN’s federation, bringing the total membership to over 140 national nursing associations (NNA) worldwide. This marks an important step forward for the global nursing community.
14 August 2025
ICN joins 48 million health professionals calling for inclusion of health care in global plastics treaty
As negotiations to finalize a major global treaty to end plastic pollution begin this week, the International Council of Nurses has joined with Health Care Without Harm and major health groups to demand strong commitments to limit plastic use and protect all people from plastic-related health harms, with special considerations rather than exemptions for the health sector, in an open letter.
7 August 2025
The power of nursing can defend against global health and infectious disease crises, says ICN CEO
ICN's CEO Howard Catton opened yesterday’s 7th International Global Network of Public Health Nursing (GNPHN) Conference in Calgary, Canada with a clear message: nurses must harness their power to address the world’s biggest health challenges — and they must be enabled with investment and policy that supports a strong, sustainable health workforce.
31 July 2025
Celebrating Dr Kristine Qureshi and the impact of Leadership for Change
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) celebrates the work of Dr Kristine Qureshi, who has recently retired from her role as Lead Trainer for the ICN Leadership for Change (LFC) programme, where she contributed years of dedicated service and made a significant impact on nursing leadership worldwide.
30 July 2025
International Council of Nurses response to worsening situation in Middle East
In response to the severe humanitarian crisis and widespread starvation escalating rapidly throughout Gaza, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) urgently calls on all governments and relevant authorities to facilitate immediate and unimpeded aid and humanitarian access to the region.
25 July 2025
ICN Chief Executive awarded Honorary Doctorate by Brunel University for global nursing leadership
Brunel University today conferred International Council of Nurses (ICN) CEO Howard Catton with an honorary Doctorate of Science in recognition of his exceptional contributions to nursing and education.
18 July 2025
WHPA urges WHO to maintain strong leadership on health workforce
In an urgent letter to WHO leader, WHPA is sounding the alarm at WHO restructuring which risks sidelining health workforce priorities
16 July 2025
Following FfD4 and BRICS summits, ICN warns that financing strategies must centre the health workforce
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) welcomes the agreements to strengthen health and development funding and revitalize multilateralism and global solidarity that emerged from two pivotal meetings.
15 July 2025
ICN Monthly Update May & June 2025
Welcome to the May & June 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
10 July 2025
ICN launches new Global Nursing Leadership Institute cohort, empowering nurses to address health challenges worldwide
Amidst increasing uncertainty worldwide, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched the next edition of its Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI).
7 July 2025