International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
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ICN supports World Adherence Day to encourage people to make informed health decisions and stick to their entire healthcare plan
ICN is supporting the inaugural World Adherence Day, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the critical role adherence plays in achieving better health outcomes.
27 March 2025
WHPA calls on world leaders to stop air pollution
The World Health Professions Alliance and the global health community are calling for urgent action for clean air at the WHO’s 2nd global conference on air pollution and health, being held on 25-27 March in Cartagena, Colombia.
25 March 2025
ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health at UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
ICN brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event, which was held in New York, 10th–21st March.
24 March 2025
TruMerit and International Council of Nurses Launch Collaborative to Propel Nursing Workforce Development Worldwide
TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) and the ICN have announced the launch of a jointly operated clearinghouse for research, data, and policy solutions on the world’s nursing workforce.
19 March 2025
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ICN supports World Adherence Day to encourage people to make informed health decisions and stick to their entire healthcare plan
ICN is supporting the inaugural World Adherence Day, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the critical role adherence plays in achieving better health outcomes.
27 March 2025
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WHPA calls on world leaders to stop air pollution
The World Health Professions Alliance and the global health community are calling for urgent action for clean air at the WHO’s 2nd global conference on air pollution and health, being held on 25-27 March in Cartagena, Colombia.
25 March 2025
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ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health at UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
ICN brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event, which was held in New York, 10th–21st March.
24 March 2025
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TruMerit and International Council of Nurses Launch Collaborative to Propel Nursing Workforce Development Worldwide
TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) and the ICN have announced the launch of a jointly operated clearinghouse for research, data, and policy solutions on the world’s nursing workforce.
19 March 2025