Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
23rd Asia Workforce Forum communiqué (2025)
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
Honouring the life and work of Professor Nick Hardiker
It is with profound sorrow that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announces the passing of Professor Nick Hardiker, RN, PhD, Director of ICN’s International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Programme, a pioneering figure in global nursing informatics, and a true friend to many at ICN.
17 December 2025
ICN President José Luis Cobos Serrano shares end-of-year greetings
We send our warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful and fulfilling start to 2026.
17 December 2025
ICN Monthly Update October & November 2025
Welcome to the October & November 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2025
The legacy of Fadwa Affara, RGN, MA, MSc, MEd
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was greatly saddened to learn of the recent passing of Fadwa Ahmed Affara, who died peacefully in Edinburgh last week.
5 December 2025
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Honouring the life and work of Professor Nick Hardiker
It is with profound sorrow that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announces the passing of Professor Nick Hardiker, RN, PhD, Director of ICN’s International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Programme, a pioneering figure in global nursing informatics, and a true friend to many at ICN.
17 December 2025
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ICN President José Luis Cobos Serrano shares end-of-year greetings
We send our warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful and fulfilling start to 2026.
17 December 2025
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update October & November 2025
Welcome to the October & November 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2025
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The legacy of Fadwa Affara, RGN, MA, MSc, MEd
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was greatly saddened to learn of the recent passing of Fadwa Ahmed Affara, who died peacefully in Edinburgh last week.
5 December 2025