Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
International Workforce Forum communiqué (2026)
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
Remembering the life and legacy of Dr Barbara L. Nichols
It is with profound sadness that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) marks the passing of Barbara L. Nichols, DL(h), DSc(h), PedD(h), MSN, RN, FAAN, a pioneering nurse leader, advocate for equity, and global champion of the nursing profession whose influence helped shape nursing leadership and opened doors for generations of nurses around the world.
27 July 2026
Following WHO Global Cancer Report, international nursing and palliative care leaders call for urgent workforce investment for rising cancer needs
Based on the evidence in WHO’s recent Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) and International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) urge leaders to invest in and protect the nursing and health workforce to urgently strengthen health systems and improve cancer outcomes across the full continuum of care.
24 July 2026
Austrian national media highlight ICN's calls for stronger community nursing and workforce planning
National and regional media coverage in Austria has amplified key International Council of Nurses (ICN) messages on the urgent need to strengthen community and primary care nursing, improve workforce planning, and ensure nurses are educated, deployed and empowered in the places where people need them most.
17 July 2026
ICN launches first ever ODENNA™ LatAm programme strengthening nursing associations across Latin America
Last week, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) officially launched the inaugural cohort of its Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA™) LatAm programme, supported by BD. The programme unites Latin American nursing leaders in a transformational journey to strengthen the leadership, governance and organizational capacity of National Nursing Associations (NNAs) across the region.
9 July 2026
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Remembering the life and legacy of Dr Barbara L. Nichols
It is with profound sadness that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) marks the passing of Barbara L. Nichols, DL(h), DSc(h), PedD(h), MSN, RN, FAAN, a pioneering nurse leader, advocate for equity, and global champion of the nursing profession whose influence helped shape nursing leadership and opened doors for generations of nurses around the world.
27 July 2026
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WHO
Following WHO Global Cancer Report, international nursing and palliative care leaders call for urgent workforce investment for rising cancer needs
Based on the evidence in WHO’s recent Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) and International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) urge leaders to invest in and protect the nursing and health workforce to urgently strengthen health systems and improve cancer outcomes across the full continuum of care.
24 July 2026
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Austrian national media highlight ICN's calls for stronger community nursing and workforce planning
National and regional media coverage in Austria has amplified key International Council of Nurses (ICN) messages on the urgent need to strengthen community and primary care nursing, improve workforce planning, and ensure nurses are educated, deployed and empowered in the places where people need them most.
17 July 2026
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ODENNA LatAm
ICN launches first ever ODENNA™ LatAm programme strengthening nursing associations across Latin America
Last week, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) officially launched the inaugural cohort of its Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA™) LatAm programme, supported by BD. The programme unites Latin American nursing leaders in a transformational journey to strengthen the leadership, governance and organizational capacity of National Nursing Associations (NNAs) across the region.
9 July 2026