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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
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
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
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