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 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
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update May & June 2025
Welcome to the May & June 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
10 July 2025
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GNLI
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
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Congress
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
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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