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
Bringing the ICN Code of Ethics and Definition to Ukrainian nursing
ICN CEO Howard Catton presented the ICN Code of Ethics and ICN's Definitions of nursing to an audience of 200 Ukrainian nurse leaders and Ministry of Health officials this week, as part of shared efforts to bring these foundational professional documents to Ukrainian nursing policy and practice.
13 April 2026
ICN supports World Health Day 2026: Nurses stand with science and strengthen trust
On World Health Day 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) supports the World Health Organization’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science.”, and the launch of a year-long campaign highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and the One Health approach.
7 April 2026
Global Nurses Unite for Peace: ICN Calls for Worldwide #NursesforPeace Action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is issuing a renewed global call for nurses, National Nursing Associations (NNAs), and the entire ICN community to stand together for peace by joining and amplifying the #NursesforPeace initiative.
2 April 2026
Health Professionals Are Essential to Safe Care, Strong Economies and Resilient Health Systems
As World Health Worker Week begins, global health leaders are emphasizing a clear and urgent message: investing specifically in health professionals means stronger health systems, healthier populations, and more resilient economies.
1 April 2026
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Bringing the ICN Code of Ethics and Definition to Ukrainian nursing
ICN CEO Howard Catton presented the ICN Code of Ethics and ICN's Definitions of nursing to an audience of 200 Ukrainian nurse leaders and Ministry of Health officials this week, as part of shared efforts to bring these foundational professional documents to Ukrainian nursing policy and practice.
13 April 2026
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WHO
ICN supports World Health Day 2026: Nurses stand with science and strengthen trust
On World Health Day 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) supports the World Health Organization’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science.”, and the launch of a year-long campaign highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and the One Health approach.
7 April 2026
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#NursesforPeace
Global Nurses Unite for Peace: ICN Calls for Worldwide #NursesforPeace Action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is issuing a renewed global call for nurses, National Nursing Associations (NNAs), and the entire ICN community to stand together for peace by joining and amplifying the #NursesforPeace initiative.
2 April 2026
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WHPA
Health Professionals Are Essential to Safe Care, Strong Economies and Resilient Health Systems
As World Health Worker Week begins, global health leaders are emphasizing a clear and urgent message: investing specifically in health professionals means stronger health systems, healthier populations, and more resilient economies.
1 April 2026