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ICN highlights the power of education for the orphaned girls it supports on United Nations International Day of the Girl Child

This year’s theme for International Day of the Girl is ‘Girls’ vision for the future,’ conveying the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and their vision for the future.


11 October 2024

PR 44

On World Mental Health day ICN joins global campaign to address workplace-related mental health needs

On World Mental Health Day ICN has joined a global campaign to address the mental health needs of health care workers worldwide.


10 October 2024

ICN Update
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ICN Monthly Update September 2024

Welcome to the September 2024 ICN Monthly Update!


10 October 2024

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Global Campaign Launched to Prioritise the Mental Health of Health Professionals on World Mental Health Day

This World Mental Health Day, United for Global Mental Health, Africa CDC, ICN, and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations are launching a global campaign to call for more global attention on the mental health needs of health workers worldwide.


10 October 2024

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Update on Lebanon: testimony from President of the Order of Nurses of Lebanon

ICN has been in close contact with the Order of Nurses of Lebanon during the recent escalation of the conflict in the last two weeks. Today, ICN CEO Howard Catton spoke to the Order’s President Abir Kurdi Alame, who described the devastating situation in the country and how nurses are being affected.


9 October 2024

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ICN awards its first ODENNA programme funding prizes after stiff contest between participating National Nurses Associations

ICN’s Organizational Development of National Nurses Associations (ODENNA) programme has awarded its first funding prizes to four participating National Nurses Associations, following intense training and a rigorous competition during May and June 2024.


9 October 2024

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ICN calls for peace and additional humanitarian aid on the anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attack

On this, the first anniversary of the horrific 7 October attack on Israel, ICN calls again for the release of all remaining hostages and for peace to be restored immediately for the millions of people in the Middle East who live under the shadow of the current terrible conflict.


7 October 2024

UNGA

ICN Represents Nursing on the Global Stage at the UN General Assembly and Summit of the Future

ICN brought a strong nursing presence to the 79th session of UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, 21–27 September 2024.


4 October 2024

PR 41

ICN celebrates passage of the Korean Nursing Act recognizing nurses’ professional autonomy

ICN welcomes the news that the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly has passed a historic Nursing Act that will provide a comprehensive legal framework for the nursing profession in the country.


3 October 2024

NNA update- Oct 24

ICN NNA Update: United Nations General Assembly, Summit of the Future, Turkey, Middle East and South Korea

ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano led an ICN delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly meeting and the Summit of the Future in New York, 21-27 September 2024.


2 October 2024

WHPA UNGA

WHPA calls for more investment in the health workforce at UN Summit of the Future

At the UN Summit of the Future, the World Health Professions Alliance is calling on world leaders for the investment in the health workforce needed to meet the commitments made in the Pact for the Future.


23 September 2024

PR 39
WHO

ICN publishes report on its advocacy and influence at the 77th World Health Assembly, ahead of UN General Assembly

Ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly meeting, ICN has published a report into its contributions at this year’s 77th World Health Assembly meeting, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland.


20 September 2024