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
Global Nurses Unite for Peace: ICN Calls for Worldwide #NursesforPeace Action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is issuing a renewed global call for nurses, National Nursing Associations (NNAs), and the entire ICN community to stand together for peace by joining and amplifying the #NursesforPeace initiative.
2 April 2026
Health Professionals Are Essential to Safe Care, Strong Economies and Resilient Health Systems
As World Health Worker Week begins, global health leaders are emphasizing a clear and urgent message: investing specifically in health professionals means stronger health systems, healthier populations, and more resilient economies.
1 April 2026
ICN wraps up strong presence at CSW70, calling for urgent action on gender equity and protection of nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has concluded a high-impact participation at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), reinforcing the critical role of nurses in advancing gender equity, protecting health workers, and strengthening global health systems.
25 March 2026
Global nursing leaders issue urgent call for investment and action following International Workforce Forum in Japan
Nursing leaders from eight countries have issued a strong call for urgent, sustained investment in the global nursing workforce following the International Workforce Forum (IWFF), held in Yokohama, Japan on 3–4 February 2026.
23 March 2026
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#NursesforPeace
Global Nurses Unite for Peace: ICN Calls for Worldwide #NursesforPeace Action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is issuing a renewed global call for nurses, National Nursing Associations (NNAs), and the entire ICN community to stand together for peace by joining and amplifying the #NursesforPeace initiative.
2 April 2026
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WHPA
Health Professionals Are Essential to Safe Care, Strong Economies and Resilient Health Systems
As World Health Worker Week begins, global health leaders are emphasizing a clear and urgent message: investing specifically in health professionals means stronger health systems, healthier populations, and more resilient economies.
1 April 2026
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United Nations
ICN wraps up strong presence at CSW70, calling for urgent action on gender equity and protection of nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has concluded a high-impact participation at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), reinforcing the critical role of nurses in advancing gender equity, protecting health workers, and strengthening global health systems.
25 March 2026
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Global nursing leaders issue urgent call for investment and action following International Workforce Forum in Japan
Nursing leaders from eight countries have issued a strong call for urgent, sustained investment in the global nursing workforce following the International Workforce Forum (IWFF), held in Yokohama, Japan on 3–4 February 2026.
23 March 2026