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Global Nurses Unite for Peace: ICN Calls for Worldwide #NursesforPeace Action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is issuing a renewed global call for nurses, National Nursing Associations (NNAs), and the entire ICN community to stand together for peace by joining and amplifying the #NursesforPeace initiative.
2 April 2026
Health Professionals Are Essential to Safe Care, Strong Economies and Resilient Health Systems
As World Health Worker Week begins, global health leaders are emphasizing a clear and urgent message: investing specifically in health professionals means stronger health systems, healthier populations, and more resilient economies.
1 April 2026
ICN wraps up strong presence at CSW70, calling for urgent action on gender equity and protection of nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has concluded a high-impact participation at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), reinforcing the critical role of nurses in advancing gender equity, protecting health workers, and strengthening global health systems.
25 March 2026
Global nursing leaders issue urgent call for investment and action following International Workforce Forum in Japan
Nursing leaders from eight countries have issued a strong call for urgent, sustained investment in the global nursing workforce following the International Workforce Forum (IWFF), held in Yokohama, Japan on 3–4 February 2026.
23 March 2026
UK report reflects ICN warnings on international recruitment ripoff — now countries must act together
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) warmly welcomes a new report from the UK All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Health and Security that recognizes the huge sums saved by high-income countries who recruit abroad and acknowledges the severe harms caused by unethical recruitment from fragile source countries left without nurses.
18 March 2026
ICN at CSW70: Violence against nurses is a gendered crisis threatening global health
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has warned that violence against nurses is a global gendered crisis that threatens health systems, patient safety and workforce sustainability.
18 March 2026
ICN welcomes two new Specialist Affiliates
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), whose membership is made up of more than 140 National Nurses Associations (NNAs) representing millions of nurses worldwide, continues to grow in response to the challenges facing health systems across the globe.
17 March 2026
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
International Council of Nurses welcomes Kazakhstan as newest member, strengthening the global voice of nursing
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), a federation of more than 140 national nursing associations worldwide, is pleased to announce that the Republican Public Association of Nursing Specialists of Kazakhstan, PARYZ, has joined ICN as its newest member.
11 March 2026
On International Women’s Day ICN calls for rights, justice and action for women and girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is calling for renewed commitment to women’s rights and concrete action to advance gender equality and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls around the world.
6 March 2026
ICN Statement of Solidarity with Nurses and Health Workers in the Middle East
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deep solidarity with nurses and health care workers affected by the escalating violence across the Middle East and Gulf region.
5 March 2026
ICN Monthly Update February 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
5 March 2026