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.
Registration for the ICN 2025 Congress, the world’s largest international gathering of nurses, opened today!
24 October 2024
ICN marked the 125 years since its founding in 1899 with a anniversary conference held in Bucharest, Romania and hosted by the Order of Nurses, Midwives, and Medical Assistants of Romania.
23 October 2024
This year’s theme for International Day of the Girl is ‘Girls’ vision for the future,’ conveying the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and their vision for the future.
11 October 2024
This World Mental Health Day, United for Global Mental Health, Africa CDC, ICN, and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations are launching a global campaign to call for more global attention on the mental health needs of health workers worldwide.
10 October 2024