World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA)
ICN is a proud member of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), a coalition that brings together the five global organizations representing the world’s nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians. These members also include the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), World Physiotherapy, and the World Medical Association (WMA).
Together, these organizations represent more than 47 million health care professionals in 179 countries and territories, uniting essential expertise from key health professions to advance shared priorities. WHPA works collectively to improve global health, strengthen and protect the health workforce, support universal health coverage, and enhance the quality and safety of care worldwide.
WHPA introduction and impact
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Presentation of WHPA
WHPA Extended Impact Presentation - 2026
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News
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
International Council of Nurses welcomes Kazakhstan as newest member, strengthening the global voice of nursing
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), a federation of more than 140 national nursing associations worldwide, is pleased to announce that the Republican Public Association of Nursing Specialists of Kazakhstan, PARYZ, has joined ICN as its newest member.
11 March 2026
On International Women’s Day ICN calls for rights, justice and action for women and girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is calling for renewed commitment to women’s rights and concrete action to advance gender equality and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls around the world.
6 March 2026
ICN Statement of Solidarity with Nurses and Health Workers in the Middle East
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deep solidarity with nurses and health care workers affected by the escalating violence across the Middle East and Gulf region.
5 March 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
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International Council of Nurses welcomes Kazakhstan as newest member, strengthening the global voice of nursing
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), a federation of more than 140 national nursing associations worldwide, is pleased to announce that the Republican Public Association of Nursing Specialists of Kazakhstan, PARYZ, has joined ICN as its newest member.
11 March 2026
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United Nations
On International Women’s Day ICN calls for rights, justice and action for women and girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is calling for renewed commitment to women’s rights and concrete action to advance gender equality and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls around the world.
6 March 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN Statement of Solidarity with Nurses and Health Workers in the Middle East
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deep solidarity with nurses and health care workers affected by the escalating violence across the Middle East and Gulf region.
5 March 2026