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
ICN's World Health Assembly report underscores impact of nursing leadership in shaping global health policy
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has released its official report on this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA), highlighting a major moment of nursing impact in 2025 and demonstrating how nurses are essential to every pillar of global health at a time when the world faces major health, economic, and humanitarian challenges.
20 November 2025
ICN and BD Foundation Empower Nursing Leadership Across Latin America
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the BD Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), today announced they are expanding the reach of ICN’s Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA) programme to Latin America in 2026. Through this deepened collaboration, ICN and the BD Foundation aim to strengthen nursing leadership and organizational development in new regions.
18 November 2025
Calling Global Nurse Leaders: Applications open for ICN’s 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is inviting applications for the 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI), a world-renowned nurse leadership development programme that equips senior nurses to influence health policy and drive change on the global stage.
15 November 2025
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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WHO
ICN's World Health Assembly report underscores impact of nursing leadership in shaping global health policy
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has released its official report on this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA), highlighting a major moment of nursing impact in 2025 and demonstrating how nurses are essential to every pillar of global health at a time when the world faces major health, economic, and humanitarian challenges.
20 November 2025
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ODENNA
ICN and BD Foundation Empower Nursing Leadership Across Latin America
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the BD Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), today announced they are expanding the reach of ICN’s Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA) programme to Latin America in 2026. Through this deepened collaboration, ICN and the BD Foundation aim to strengthen nursing leadership and organizational development in new regions.
18 November 2025
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GNLI
Calling Global Nurse Leaders: Applications open for ICN’s 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is inviting applications for the 2026 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI), a world-renowned nurse leadership development programme that equips senior nurses to influence health policy and drive change on the global stage.
15 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