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.
News
ICN praises Korean Nursing Association for its determined campaign culminating in the adoption of the Nursing Act into law - Republic of Korea Prime Minister says new law is “a stepping stone to becoming an advanced healthcare country"
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano and Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton were in Seoul, South Korea last week for the historic enactment of the Nursing Act, following a tenacious years-long campaign by the Korean Nursing Association.
19 November 2024
ICN marks COP29 Health Day with strengthened Position Statement calling for urgent climate action
As the Conference of the Parties (COP29) hosts Health Day in Baku, ICN has released an updated position statement reflecting the increased urgency of climate action and emphasizing the importance of nurses as critical actors in addressing environmental challenges.
18 November 2024
ICN Monthly Update October 2024
Welcome to the October 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
14 November 2024
ICN’s calls on G20 leaders to address international health worker migration crisis reflected in recent G20 Health Ministers’ Declaration
Ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro next week ICN welcomes the Declarations recently adopted by the G20 Health Working Group and health ministers.
14 November 2024
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ICN praises Korean Nursing Association for its determined campaign culminating in the adoption of the Nursing Act into law - Republic of Korea Prime Minister says new law is “a stepping stone to becoming an advanced healthcare country"
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano and Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton were in Seoul, South Korea last week for the historic enactment of the Nursing Act, following a tenacious years-long campaign by the Korean Nursing Association.
19 November 2024
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Climate Change
ICN marks COP29 Health Day with strengthened Position Statement calling for urgent climate action
As the Conference of the Parties (COP29) hosts Health Day in Baku, ICN has released an updated position statement reflecting the increased urgency of climate action and emphasizing the importance of nurses as critical actors in addressing environmental challenges.
18 November 2024
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update October 2024
Welcome to the October 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
14 November 2024
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ICN’s calls on G20 leaders to address international health worker migration crisis reflected in recent G20 Health Ministers’ Declaration
Ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro next week ICN welcomes the Declarations recently adopted by the G20 Health Working Group and health ministers.
14 November 2024