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 study: nursing shortages require workforce policy solutions, not recruitment campaigns alone
The global nursing shortage cannot be solved simply by encouraging more people to enter the profession, according to a new evidence brief from the Global Nursing Workforce Centre (GNWC), a joint initiative of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and TruMerit®.
9 September 2026
The 5 roles of nurses in crises - insights from the frontlines of a fragile world
Nurses are everywhere in conflicts and crises, and their leadership must be too. That was the key message of ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute™ (GNLI) Alumni Network webinar in September, which brought together frontline nursing leaders to share hard-won lessons from some of the world’s most challenging places.
9 September 2026
ICN Monthly Update July & August 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!
8 September 2026
ICN awarded ANCC accreditation for nursing continuing professional development
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is now accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
25 August 2026
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Global study: nursing shortages require workforce policy solutions, not recruitment campaigns alone
The global nursing shortage cannot be solved simply by encouraging more people to enter the profession, according to a new evidence brief from the Global Nursing Workforce Centre (GNWC), a joint initiative of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and TruMerit®.
9 September 2026
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GNLI
The 5 roles of nurses in crises - insights from the frontlines of a fragile world
Nurses are everywhere in conflicts and crises, and their leadership must be too. That was the key message of ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute™ (GNLI) Alumni Network webinar in September, which brought together frontline nursing leaders to share hard-won lessons from some of the world’s most challenging places.
9 September 2026
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update July & August 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!
8 September 2026
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ICN awarded ANCC accreditation for nursing continuing professional development
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is now accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
25 August 2026