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ICN joins 48 million health professionals calling for inclusion of health care in global plastics treaty
As negotiations to finalize a major global treaty to end plastic pollution begin this week, the International Council of Nurses has joined with Health Care Without Harm and major health groups to demand strong commitments to limit plastic use and protect all people from plastic-related health harms, with special considerations rather than exemptions for the health sector, in an open letter.
7 August 2025
The power of nursing can defend against global health and infectious disease crises, says ICN CEO
ICN's CEO Howard Catton opened yesterday’s 7th International Global Network of Public Health Nursing (GNPHN) Conference in Calgary, Canada with a clear message: nurses must harness their power to address the world’s biggest health challenges — and they must be enabled with investment and policy that supports a strong, sustainable health workforce.
31 July 2025
Celebrating Dr Kristine Qureshi and the impact of Leadership for Change
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) celebrates the work of Dr Kristine Qureshi, who has recently retired from her role as Lead Trainer for the ICN Leadership for Change (LFC) programme, where she contributed years of dedicated service and made a significant impact on nursing leadership worldwide.
30 July 2025
International Council of Nurses response to worsening situation in Middle East
In response to the severe humanitarian crisis and widespread starvation escalating rapidly throughout Gaza, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) urgently calls on all governments and relevant authorities to facilitate immediate and unimpeded aid and humanitarian access to the region.
25 July 2025
ICN Chief Executive awarded Honorary Doctorate by Brunel University for global nursing leadership
Brunel University today conferred International Council of Nurses (ICN) CEO Howard Catton with an honorary Doctorate of Science in recognition of his exceptional contributions to nursing and education.
18 July 2025
WHPA urges WHO to maintain strong leadership on health workforce
In an urgent letter to WHO leader, WHPA is sounding the alarm at WHO restructuring which risks sidelining health workforce priorities
16 July 2025
Following FfD4 and BRICS summits, ICN warns that financing strategies must centre the health workforce
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) welcomes the agreements to strengthen health and development funding and revitalize multilateralism and global solidarity that emerged from two pivotal meetings.
15 July 2025
ICN Monthly Update May & June 2025
Welcome to the May & June 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
10 July 2025
ICN launches new Global Nursing Leadership Institute cohort, empowering nurses to address health challenges worldwide
Amidst increasing uncertainty worldwide, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched the next edition of its Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI).
7 July 2025
Direct Relief Receives Global Honor from International Council of Nurses and Commits $100,000 to Support Nurses in Conflict Zones
Direct Relief was honored with the prestigious Partners in Development Award at the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress on June 13, in recognition of its commitment to advancing global nursing and humanitarian response. Only nine other organizations have received the award in ICN’s 125-year history.
2 July 2025
The great global nursing ripoff: wealthy countries are saving tens of billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back
During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN highlighted striking figures demonstrating both the economic power of care — and the economic exploitation at the heart of inequitable nurse migration.
1 July 2025
Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has again called for adherence to human rights frameworks and accountability for violations of rights, following a new United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur report
26 June 2025