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Health inequities and discrimination – new ICN’s position statement addresses role of nurses
Presenting a brief overview of the ways in which inequities and discrimination intersect with health and affect the health of all persons across the globe, the new position statement describes how experiences of discrimination, racism and historical trauma are important social determinants of health inequities for certain groups of people, such as LGBTQ+, indigenous peoples, people of colour, women and gender minorities, people with disabilities, and older persons.
16 August 2023
Chief Nurse Blog: Nursing Matters July 2023
After the excitement of ICN Congress in the first week of July in Montreal, Canada, I have been reflecting on what was an amazing gathering of more than 6,300 delegates from all around the world.
2 August 2023
ICN President designated Living Legend by American Academy of Nursing
Dr Pamela Cipriano to receive AAN’s Highest Honour
20 July 2023
ICN Congress in Montreal closes with inspiring ceremony and the launch of its new visual image and logo
ICN’s Congress 2023 in Montreal has closed with an inspiring ceremony led by its President Dr Pamela Cipriano and Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton.
5 July 2023
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau makes surprise visit to ICN Congress: “The work of ICN and nurses around world is more important than ever”
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau made a surprise visit to the ICN Congress in Montreal, Canada, praising nurses for their unique skills, their courage and their service in difficult times.
5 July 2023
ICN passes emergency resolution demanding humane treatment of migrants
The ICN’s Council of National Nursing Association Representatives has passed an emergency resolution demanding human treatment of migrants, in the light of increasing patterns of migration, including among nurses.
4 July 2023
Leadership guru tells nurses the key to good leadership is to be the leader that you would want to have
ICN Congress was treated to a masterclass in leadership from world renowned inspirational speaker Simon Sinek and Canadian Chief Nurse Leigh Chapman.
4 July 2023
WHO D.G. makes major announcement during ICN Congress: new State of the World’s Nursing report for 2025
World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chose his speech to ICN Congress in Montreal, Canada, to make a major announcement about the launch of the second State of the World’s Nursing (SOWN) report.
3 July 2023
ICN and BBC Storyworks call for more nursing stories!
"Caring with Courage", a powerful and inspiring series of programmes made in collaboration with ICN and launched on 12 May 2022 examined the stories of nurses who have gone beyond the call of duty to provide care to their patients in challenging circumstances.
2 July 2023
ICN’s ruling Council raises key issues for nursing and health care, reinforcing need to adopt ICN’s Charter for Change
The ruling body of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has reinforced its call for all governments to confront the nursing workforce crisis and implement the ICN Charter for Change.
1 July 2023
Nurses’ contributions and sacrifice honoured at Opening Ceremony of ICN Congress in Montreal
Nurses from 126 countries, who were welcomed to the five-day event by ICN’s President Dr Pamela Cipriano, will be attending plenary sessions from prominent global figures and an extensive four-day scientific programme that will enable them to network, share their experiences and further develop their practice for the benefit of patients.
1 July 2023
ICN launches new history of the organisation from 1899 to the present day
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has published a new book, The Global Voice of Nursing, A history of the International Council of Nurses from 1899 to 2022, detailing the history of the organisation from its humble beginnings at the end of the 19th Century to its present day role as the global voice of almost 30 million nurses worldwide.
1 July 2023