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Calling Global Nurse Leaders: Applications open for ICN’s 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is inviting applications for the 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI), a world-renowned nurse leadership development programme that equips senior nurses to influence health policy and drive change on the global stage.
15 November 2025
ICN’s GNLI scholars address urgent health challenges in Geneva, supported by WHO Chief Nurse and international ambassadors
The 2025 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI) Geneva Week brought together 29 exceptional nurse leaders from 27 countries to tackle complex health policy issues and build strategic partnerships.
7 November 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
WHO Director General joins ICN in welcoming new Global Nursing Leadership Institute scholars to Geneva
The 2024/25 cohort of ICN’s flagship Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI) met in person in Geneva last week, for the week of their year-long transformational leadership programme.
5 November 2024
Graduates of ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute working together to tackle the world’s most vital health issues
Former graduates of the ICN’ flagship nursing leadership programme are continuing to work together to address critical health issues around the world.
25 July 2024
GNLI Alumni 2024: a powerhouse for change
ICN's Global Nursing Leadership Institute Annual Meeting honoured more than 200 alumni for their contributions and strategic influence on global health policy.
17 July 2024
Building nursing leaders for tomorrow: applications open for 2024 ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute
ICN) is delighted to announce the launch of the application process to participate in the 2024 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI™).
3 January 2024
Nurses travel from all around the world to attend ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute in Geneva
Senior nurses from around the world are gathering in Geneva for the second module of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI), a leadership programme which has been running since 2009.
19 October 2023
Latest cohort of ICN’s GNLI scholars join GNLI alumni with “unparalleled understanding of importance of advocacy and action”
Thirty senior nurses from 21 countries graduated from ICN’s flagship Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI™) in a ceremony hosted by ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano.
23 June 2023
Closing date applications for 2023 ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute: February 19!
This is the final call to senior nurses who are considering joining this year’s cohort to make their applications in good time to meet the deadline.
14 February 2023
ICN’s GNLI senior nurse leaders address global health crisis
Senior nurse leaders addressed a range of key global health issues, including UHC 2030, nurse shortages and patient safety as part of their discussions on ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute programme.
23 January 2023
Distinguished GNLI Alumni raise nursing voice at World Cancer Congress
Three distinguished alumni of the Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLITM) took part in the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC) World Cancer Congress, 18-20 October, in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing the much-needed nursing voice to the table.
27 October 2022