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 condemns the killing of patients, nurses and other health workers in El Fasher
ICN joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the horrific killing of more than 460 patients and their companions and the abduction of six health workers on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur.
31 October 2025
UN Special Rapporteur recognizes ICN's impact in major report on health workers as "Defenders of the Right to Health"
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been recognized in a major report delivered by the United Nations Special Rapporteur at the UN General Assembly on 22 October 2025.
30 October 2025
ICN leads intensive advocacy at UNGA 80, bringing the nursing voice to critical global health discussions
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought the powerful voice of the world's 30 million nurses to High-Level Week at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, September 21-28, 2025.
17 October 2025
ICN Monthly Update September 2025
Welcome to the September 2025 ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events from the past month. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
9 October 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN condemns the killing of patients, nurses and other health workers in El Fasher
ICN joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the horrific killing of more than 460 patients and their companions and the abduction of six health workers on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur.
31 October 2025
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United Nations
UN Special Rapporteur recognizes ICN's impact in major report on health workers as "Defenders of the Right to Health"
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been recognized in a major report delivered by the United Nations Special Rapporteur at the UN General Assembly on 22 October 2025.
30 October 2025
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ICN leads intensive advocacy at UNGA 80, bringing the nursing voice to critical global health discussions
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought the powerful voice of the world's 30 million nurses to High-Level Week at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, September 21-28, 2025.
17 October 2025
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update September 2025
Welcome to the September 2025 ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events from the past month. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
9 October 2025