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ODENNA

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

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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

UNGA

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

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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

NNA update- Oct 24

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 UNGA

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

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WHO

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

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Princess Muna Al-Hussein to be guest of honour at ICN’s 125th anniversary celebration in Romania

ICN and the Order of Nurses, Midwives, and Medical Assistants of Romania are thrilled to announce that HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussein of Jordan will be the guest of honor at ICN's 125th Anniversary Celebration, set to take place in Bucharest, Romania, on 21-22 October 2024.


19 September 2024

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WHO

ICN emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in the process of diagnosis on World Patient Safety Day

On World Patient Safety Day ICN is highlighting the vital role that nurses play within the multidisciplinary team in the process of diagnosing a health problem.


17 September 2024

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UHC2030

ICN launches new position statement and discussion paper setting out a revolution in the delivery of Primary Health Care

ICN is launching its new position statement and a discussion paper on Primary Health Care at its NP/APN Network Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.


9 September 2024

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Newsletter

ICN Monthly Update July & August 2024

Welcome to the July & August 2024 ICN Monthly Update!


9 September 2024

Direct Relief

ICN partners with humanitarian aid distribution experts Direct Relief to maximize the efficient delivery of disaster relief supplies

ICN has entered into a new partnership with global leader in humanitarian aid distribution Direct Relief.


30 August 2024