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 condemns normalization of attacks and violations of nursing neutrality documented in devastating SHCC report
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) responds with grave concern to the publication of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition's (SHCC) annual report, Care in the Crosshairs, which documents relentless and escalating violence against health care workers, facilities, and patients across 33 countries and territories in 2025.
1 June 2026
ICN at WHA79: Nursing powers essential to global health — but urgent action needed to protect them
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought a strong nursing voice to the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), which closed on Saturday 23 May, demonstrating that empowered nursing workforces advance the full global health agenda.
29 May 2026
Nurses on front lines of Ebola outbreak at serious risk: ICN calls for urgent action
In response to the gravely concerning and escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) warns that nurses and other frontline health workers are being put at serious risk and left fearful for their safety.
28 May 2026
Investing in Health Professionals Strengthens Economies and Patient Care, Says WHPA
Investing in health professionals is fundamental to economic stability and sustainable development, and stronger health systems, according to leaders of the global health professions gathered at a side event hosted by the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) on Tuesday 19 May, during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
20 May 2026
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ICN condemns normalization of attacks and violations of nursing neutrality documented in devastating SHCC report
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) responds with grave concern to the publication of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition's (SHCC) annual report, Care in the Crosshairs, which documents relentless and escalating violence against health care workers, facilities, and patients across 33 countries and territories in 2025.
1 June 2026
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WHO
ICN at WHA79: Nursing powers essential to global health — but urgent action needed to protect them
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought a strong nursing voice to the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), which closed on Saturday 23 May, demonstrating that empowered nursing workforces advance the full global health agenda.
29 May 2026
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Nurses on front lines of Ebola outbreak at serious risk: ICN calls for urgent action
In response to the gravely concerning and escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) warns that nurses and other frontline health workers are being put at serious risk and left fearful for their safety.
28 May 2026
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WHPA
Investing in Health Professionals Strengthens Economies and Patient Care, Says WHPA
Investing in health professionals is fundamental to economic stability and sustainable development, and stronger health systems, according to leaders of the global health professions gathered at a side event hosted by the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) on Tuesday 19 May, during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
20 May 2026