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ICN highlights the power of education for the orphaned girls it supports on United Nations International Day of the Girl Child
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. ICN’s Girl Child Education Fund (GCEF) was set up in 2005 to support access to education for the orphaned daughters of nurses in developing countries. In line with today’s theme, we invited some of the girls whose schooling is being supported by the GCEF to depict their hopes for the future. The girl’s pictures, some of which can be seen below, demonstrate their zest for life and their hopes for a better future for the whole world. ICN Project Lead for the GCEF Aleksandra Kamilindi said: “Our objective, as always, is to emphasize the role and value of the girls’ education, supported by GCEF, in turning their dreams into reality. By showcasing the girls' artwork we are hoping to raise awareness of the programme and encourage support for girls’ education everywhere.”
11 October 2024
On World Mental Health day ICN joins global campaign to address workplace-related mental health needs
On World Mental Health Day ICN has joined a global campaign to address the mental health needs of health care workers worldwide.
10 October 2024
ICN Monthly Update September 2024
Welcome to the September 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
10 October 2024
Global Campaign Launched to Prioritise the Mental Health of Health Professionals on World Mental Health Day
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
Update on Lebanon: testimony from President of the Order of Nurses of Lebanon
ICN has been in close contact with the Order of Nurses of Lebanon during the recent escalation of the conflict in the last two weeks. Today, ICN CEO Howard Catton spoke to the Order’s President Abir Kurdi Alame, who described the devastating situation in the country and how nurses are being affected.
9 October 2024
ICN awards its first ODENNA programme funding prizes after stiff contest between participating National Nurses Associations
ICN’s Organizational Development of National Nurses Associations (ODENNA) programme has awarded its first funding prizes to four participating National Nurses Associations, following intense training and a rigorous competition during May and June 2024.
9 October 2024
ICN calls for peace and additional humanitarian aid on the anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attack
On this, the first anniversary of the horrific 7 October attack on Israel, ICN calls again for the release of all remaining hostages and for peace to be restored immediately for the millions of people in the Middle East who live under the shadow of the current terrible conflict.
7 October 2024
ICN Represents Nursing on the Global Stage at the UN General Assembly and Summit of the Future
ICN brought a strong nursing presence to the 79th session of UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, 21–27 September 2024.
4 October 2024
ICN celebrates passage of the Korean Nursing Act recognizing nurses’ professional autonomy
ICN welcomes the news that the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly has passed a historic Nursing Act that will provide a comprehensive legal framework for the nursing profession in the country.
3 October 2024
ICN NNA Update: United Nations General Assembly, Summit of the Future, Turkey, Middle East and South Korea
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano led an ICN delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly meeting and the Summit of the Future in New York, 21-27 September 2024.
2 October 2024
WHPA calls for more investment in the health workforce at UN Summit of the Future
At the UN Summit of the Future, the World Health Professions Alliance is calling on world leaders for the investment in the health workforce needed to meet the commitments made in the Pact for the Future.
23 September 2024
ICN publishes report on its advocacy and influence at the 77th World Health Assembly, ahead of UN General Assembly
Ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly meeting, ICN has published a report into its contributions at this year’s 77th World Health Assembly meeting, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
20 September 2024