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On International Nurses Day a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage
As the world’s nurses celebrate International Nurses Day, ICN issues a rallying cry to governments around the globe for urgent nursing support, following the launch of the second World Health Organization State of the World’s Nursing report.
12 May 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
ICN puts wellbeing of nurses at centre of International Nurses Day 2025
Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies is the theme selected by ICN for International Nurses Day 2025.
9 January 2025
More than 600 Nurses attended the International Nurses Day webinar launching a new report on the Economic Power of Care
ICN held a webinar to celebrate International Nurses Day and launched its new report on the Economic Power of Care.
14 May 2024
ICN responds to new OECD data showing reduced interest in nursing as a career: “We cannot ignore the alarm bells ringing about the lack of action to secure the future of the nursing profession”
ICN is calling for decisive action and investment in the global nursing workforce after an OECD report revealed an 8% drop in the number of young students expecting to train as nurses.
14 May 2024
ICN launches IND 2024 report focusing on The Economic Power of Care and nurses’ crucial role in creating prosperity for all
ICN is today launching this year’s International Nurses Day report focusing on The Economic Power of Care, ahead of global celebrations on May 12.
8 May 2024
ICN releases posters, digital resources for International Nurses Day - One month until #IND2024!
Today ICN released a series of posters and a virtual background for use by nurses, nursing associations, clinics and supporters of nursing to celebrate this special day.
12 April 2024
International Nurses Day 2024 theme announced! Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care
The economic power of care which creates healthy people and societies and drives healthy economies, will be highlighted by ICN on International Nurses’ Day 2024 under the theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care.
16 January 2024
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano and WHO Chief Nursing Officer Amelia Tuipulotu participate in IND webinar, celebrating the future development of the profession
Dr Cipriano used the webinar to introduce ICN’s year-long International Nurses Day campaign, Our Nurses, Our Future, while Dr Tuipulotu praised ICN’s leadership and highlighted the importance of having a collective voice for the world’s 28 million nurses
19 May 2023
ICN marks International Nurses Day with the launch of its “Our Nurses. Our Future.” campaign
The campaign includes ICN’s Charter for Change, which lists ten policy actions required to create and sustain safe, affordable, accessible and responsive health care systems
12 May 2023
Our Nurses. Our Future. - International Nurses Day 2023 theme announced
The ICN today announced the theme for International Nurses Day (IND) 2023: Our Nurses. Our Future. and launched its new IND logo
12 January 2023
“The greatest threat to global health is the workforce shortage” - International Council of Nurses International Nurses Day demands action on investment in nursing, protection and safety of nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) today launched its International Nurses Day (IND) toolkit, Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health to help nurses, other healthcare providers, governments and international organisations turn global strategy into meaningful local action and improved clinical practice on the ground.
12 May 2022