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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
New ICN board elects three Vice Presidents who will advance strong vision to strengthen nursing and global health
Three new Vice Presidents have been elected by the new 2025-2029 Board of Directors of ICN, which held its inaugural meeting on 14th June 2025 following ICN’s Congress in Helsinki.
20 June 2025
ICN–Interview with new President José Luis Cobos Serrano
Following his election as ICN President at Congress 2025 in Helsinki, Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano revealed his presidential watchword and spoke about his hopes for the future of ICN and nursing.
14 June 2025
ICN elects new President, José Luis Cobos Serrano, a new Board of Directors, and announces 2027 Congress venue
At the closing ceremony of ICN Congress 2025, ICN announced that it has elected Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano to be its 30th President.
13 June 2025
ICN highlights the need for collaboration in its efforts to provide humanitarian help in place of conflict around the world
ICN CEO Howard Catton has re-emphasised the importance of partnerships and collaboration in the organisation’s efforts to help support nurses in conflict zones and in natural and human-made disasters.
13 June 2025
ICN presents awards at Congress 2025
Kim Mo-Im Policy Innovation and Impact Award; The ICN/FNIF International Achievement Award; Partners in Development Award; ICN Health and Human Rights Award;
13 June 2025
ICN continues BBC StoryWorks Caring with Courage film collaboration as part of its mission to shift public perceptions of nursing
ICN is continuing its mission to improve the public’s knowledge and perceptions of the profession in the media through its collaboration with BBC StoryWorks Commercials Productions, which has released a second compelling series of its Caring with Courage films about nursing.
13 June 2025
ICN Congress 2025 - Plenary 4: Health systems in Europe
Plenary session addressed the ways major challenges in health care in Europe are being tackled, and described opportunities for advancing health equity, quality, and sustainability across the region.
12 June 2025
ICN’s President applauds new Nursing Definition that provides the language to shift nursing from invisible to invaluable
Dr Pamela Cipriano, President of ICN, issued a statement on the new Definition of Nursing and Definition of a Nurse released by ICN yesterday.
12 June 2025