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
Message from the ICN President marking the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks as Gaza peace talks underway
On this solemn anniversary of the 7 October attacks and kidnappings in Israel, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) stands in solidarity with all those who continue to suffer from the violence and its aftermath.
7 October 2025
Major ICN webinar delivers insights into strategies for nurse wellbeing at organizational, national, and global levels
On Tuesday 30th September, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) hosted a significant webinar to address urgent challenges to nurse well-being, with a focus on the Americas region.
3 October 2025
ICN's UNGA 80 side event elevated nurse leadership in global health policy
Held in partnership with New York University’s Rory Myers College of Nursing, the International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) side event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) brought a week of impactful nursing advocacy to a powerful close.
2 October 2025
ICN mourns the death of Palestinian nursing leader and calls for urgent protection of health workers in Gaza and other conflict-affected areas
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Dr Mohammed Akram Al-Kafarneh, a leader of the Palestinian Nursing Association in Gaza. He is among hundreds of nurses and health workers who have tragically lost their lives during this conflict.
26 September 2025
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Message from the ICN President marking the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks as Gaza peace talks underway
On this solemn anniversary of the 7 October attacks and kidnappings in Israel, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) stands in solidarity with all those who continue to suffer from the violence and its aftermath.
7 October 2025
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Major ICN webinar delivers insights into strategies for nurse wellbeing at organizational, national, and global levels
On Tuesday 30th September, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) hosted a significant webinar to address urgent challenges to nurse well-being, with a focus on the Americas region.
3 October 2025
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ICN's UNGA 80 side event elevated nurse leadership in global health policy
Held in partnership with New York University’s Rory Myers College of Nursing, the International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) side event at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) brought a week of impactful nursing advocacy to a powerful close.
2 October 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN mourns the death of Palestinian nursing leader and calls for urgent protection of health workers in Gaza and other conflict-affected areas
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Dr Mohammed Akram Al-Kafarneh, a leader of the Palestinian Nursing Association in Gaza. He is among hundreds of nurses and health workers who have tragically lost their lives during this conflict.
26 September 2025