Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
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 calls for a strengthened code on international recruitment and a fair deal for countries that are losing their experienced nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is calling for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) code of practice on the international recruitment of nurses to be significantly strengthened to ensure a fair deal that includes proper compensation for source countries with far fewer nurses and weaker healthcare systems, and whose nursing workforces are increasingly being targeted by wealthier nations.
20 December 2024
2024 End of Year Greetings from the ICN President
This incredibly active year is coming to a close and I would like to thank all of you who have supported ICN and nursing throughout the year!
18 December 2024
International Council of Nurses: Humanitarian Support for Nurses as a Cornerstone of Our Mission
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to providing humanitarian support for nurses worldwide, emphasizing this as a fundamental pillar of its mission. In its latest update on the Humanitarian Fund and the #NursesforPeace campaign, ICN underscores the critical importance of extending assistance to nurses working under dire and often perilous circumstances.
17 December 2024
ICN Monthly Update November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2024
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ICN calls for a strengthened code on international recruitment and a fair deal for countries that are losing their experienced nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is calling for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) code of practice on the international recruitment of nurses to be significantly strengthened to ensure a fair deal that includes proper compensation for source countries with far fewer nurses and weaker healthcare systems, and whose nursing workforces are increasingly being targeted by wealthier nations.
20 December 2024
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2024 End of Year Greetings from the ICN President
This incredibly active year is coming to a close and I would like to thank all of you who have supported ICN and nursing throughout the year!
18 December 2024
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#NursesforPeace
International Council of Nurses: Humanitarian Support for Nurses as a Cornerstone of Our Mission
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to providing humanitarian support for nurses worldwide, emphasizing this as a fundamental pillar of its mission. In its latest update on the Humanitarian Fund and the #NursesforPeace campaign, ICN underscores the critical importance of extending assistance to nurses working under dire and often perilous circumstances.
17 December 2024
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2024