Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
22nd Asia Workforce Forum communiqué (2024)
African National Nursing Associations communique following ODENNA Training programme (March 2024)
International Workforce Forum (2024)
Ageing well? Policies to support older nurses at work (2020)
International Workforce Forum 2019
19th Asian Workforce Forum communiqué (2018)
Partners
The International Centre on Nurse Migration (ICNM) serves as a comprehensive knowledge resource created by CGFNS International Inc. (CGFNS) in partnership with the International Council of Nurses (ICN). ICNM emphasizes the development, promotion and dissemination of research, policy and information on global nurse migration and human resources in nursing. This resource center features news, resources, and publications widely available to policy makers, planners and practitioners.
News
Solemn Session at Rio de Janeiro’s Legislative Assembly honors FEPPEN and celebrates the strength of Nursing with the presence of ICN President
The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj) held a Solemn Session in honor of the Pan American Federation of Nursing Professionals (FEPPEN) at the Palácio Tiradentes Plenary Hall. The ceremony held yesterday, organized by the office of State Representative and Nurse Lilian Behring, brought together national and international authorities and featured the presence of Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and one of the most influential global leaders in nursing.
12 November 2025
Strengthening Ukrainian nursing through crisis: ICN leadership programme delivers hope
The second module of ICN's first Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) programme has been successfully delivered onsite in Ukraine with a cohort of 24 Ukrainian nurses in leadership positions across the country's healthcare system, selected competitively from 400 applications.
10 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
WHPA Urges COP30 to Build Climate-Smart, Health Professional-Led Health Systems under the Belém Health Action Plan
As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) begins in Belém, Brazil, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on governments and global leaders to ensure that health professionals are at the centre of implementing the Belém Health Action Plan (BHAP), the new global roadmap for climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.
6 November 2025
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Solemn Session at Rio de Janeiro’s Legislative Assembly honors FEPPEN and celebrates the strength of Nursing with the presence of ICN President
The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj) held a Solemn Session in honor of the Pan American Federation of Nursing Professionals (FEPPEN) at the Palácio Tiradentes Plenary Hall. The ceremony held yesterday, organized by the office of State Representative and Nurse Lilian Behring, brought together national and international authorities and featured the presence of Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and one of the most influential global leaders in nursing.
12 November 2025
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NLCRR
Strengthening Ukrainian nursing through crisis: ICN leadership programme delivers hope
The second module of ICN's first Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) programme has been successfully delivered onsite in Ukraine with a cohort of 24 Ukrainian nurses in leadership positions across the country's healthcare system, selected competitively from 400 applications.
10 November 2025
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GNLI
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
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WHPA Urges COP30 to Build Climate-Smart, Health Professional-Led Health Systems under the Belém Health Action Plan
As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) begins in Belém, Brazil, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on governments and global leaders to ensure that health professionals are at the centre of implementing the Belém Health Action Plan (BHAP), the new global roadmap for climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.
6 November 2025