Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
International Workforce Forum communiqué (2026)
23rd Asia Workforce Forum communiqué (2025)
22nd Asia Workforce Forum communiqué (2024)
African National Nursing Associations communique following ODENNA Training programme (March 2024)
International Workforce Forum (2024)
Ageing well? Policies to support older nurses at work (2020)
International Workforce Forum 2019
19th Asian Workforce Forum communiqué (2018)
Partners
The International Centre on Nurse Migration (ICNM) serves as a comprehensive knowledge resource created by CGFNS International Inc. (CGFNS) in partnership with the International Council of Nurses (ICN). ICNM emphasizes the development, promotion and dissemination of research, policy and information on global nurse migration and human resources in nursing. This resource center features news, resources, and publications widely available to policy makers, planners and practitioners.
News
ICN webinar highlights role of new Nursing Definitions in strengthening global regulation
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) convened global leaders in regulation, education and policy on 21 April 2026 to explore how its updated Definitions of Nursing and of a Nurse can be embedded into modern regulatory systems.
22 April 2026
ICN warmly welcomes Cofen back to the global nursing family
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is pleased to welcome the Federal Nursing Council of Brazil (Cofen) back into membership, marking a positive moment of renewed collaboration for nursing in Brazil and across the world.
16 April 2026
ICN mourns the tragic death of Lesotho nursing leader Morephe Santi
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Mr Morephe Sylvester Santi, General Secretary of the Lesotho Nurses Association (LeNMO), who passed away on 10 April 2026.
15 April 2026
ICN Monthly Update March 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
15 April 2026
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ICN webinar highlights role of new Nursing Definitions in strengthening global regulation
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) convened global leaders in regulation, education and policy on 21 April 2026 to explore how its updated Definitions of Nursing and of a Nurse can be embedded into modern regulatory systems.
22 April 2026
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ICN warmly welcomes Cofen back to the global nursing family
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is pleased to welcome the Federal Nursing Council of Brazil (Cofen) back into membership, marking a positive moment of renewed collaboration for nursing in Brazil and across the world.
16 April 2026
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ICN mourns the tragic death of Lesotho nursing leader Morephe Santi
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Mr Morephe Sylvester Santi, General Secretary of the Lesotho Nurses Association (LeNMO), who passed away on 10 April 2026.
15 April 2026
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update March 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
15 April 2026