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
New ICN report highlights nurses’ impact on global policy and turns WHA commitments into action
Nurses play a pivotal role in shaping policies to advance global health goals, according to a report published on October 9th, 2026 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
9 October 2026
ICN Update September 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. 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!
2 October 2026
Registration now open for ICN Congress 2027 in Taipei!
Registration for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2027, the world’s largest international gathering of nurses, opened today on our Congress Website!
1 October 2026
No pandemic preparedness without workforce: ICN delivers strong statement to the UN as pandemic declaration fails to pass
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has called on world leaders to urgently prioritize just and equitable pandemic preparedness, with health workers at the centre.
29 September 2026
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WHO
New ICN report highlights nurses’ impact on global policy and turns WHA commitments into action
Nurses play a pivotal role in shaping policies to advance global health goals, according to a report published on October 9th, 2026 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN).
9 October 2026
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Newsletter
ICN Update September 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. 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!
2 October 2026
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Congress
Registration now open for ICN Congress 2027 in Taipei!
Registration for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2027, the world’s largest international gathering of nurses, opened today on our Congress Website!
1 October 2026
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United Nations
No pandemic preparedness without workforce: ICN delivers strong statement to the UN as pandemic declaration fails to pass
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has called on world leaders to urgently prioritize just and equitable pandemic preparedness, with health workers at the centre.
29 September 2026