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 issues updated statement on health care in conflict, calling for peace and compliance with international humanitarian law
ICN publishes updated statement on health care in conflict in support of nurses who continue to meet the needs of victims of violence in combat zones around the world.
24 February 2025
ICN’s new guidance on integrating nurse leaders into heart of health workforce planning
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has published a practical guide to including nurses in workforce planning decisions.
20 February 2025
ICN welcomes WHO and WEF focus on nursing but warns of effect of US withdrawal from WHO on nurse-led services
Nursing was high on the agenda at this year’s World Health Organization Executive Board sessions in Geneva, with key discussions on extending the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery as well as WHO’s “Workforce 2030” plan on human resources for health.
14 February 2025
ICN delivers strong UHC message in “Care Anywhere” interview and WHO meetings
In a recent CGFNS International “Care Anywhere” podcast interview, ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano delivered a powerful message: universal health coverage cannot succeed without bold and sustained investment in nurses.
7 February 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN issues updated statement on health care in conflict, calling for peace and compliance with international humanitarian law
ICN publishes updated statement on health care in conflict in support of nurses who continue to meet the needs of victims of violence in combat zones around the world.
24 February 2025
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ICN’s new guidance on integrating nurse leaders into heart of health workforce planning
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has published a practical guide to including nurses in workforce planning decisions.
20 February 2025
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WHO
ICN welcomes WHO and WEF focus on nursing but warns of effect of US withdrawal from WHO on nurse-led services
Nursing was high on the agenda at this year’s World Health Organization Executive Board sessions in Geneva, with key discussions on extending the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery as well as WHO’s “Workforce 2030” plan on human resources for health.
14 February 2025
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WHO
ICN delivers strong UHC message in “Care Anywhere” interview and WHO meetings
In a recent CGFNS International “Care Anywhere” podcast interview, ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano delivered a powerful message: universal health coverage cannot succeed without bold and sustained investment in nurses.
7 February 2025