International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 140 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 30 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
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Bringing the ICN Code of Ethics and Definition to Ukrainian nursing
ICN CEO Howard Catton presented the ICN Code of Ethics and ICN's Definitions of nursing to an audience of 200 Ukrainian nurse leaders and Ministry of Health officials this week, as part of shared efforts to bring these foundational professional documents to Ukrainian nursing policy and practice.
13 April 2026
ICN supports World Health Day 2026: Nurses stand with science and strengthen trust
On World Health Day 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) supports the World Health Organization’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science.”, and the launch of a year-long campaign highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and the One Health approach.
7 April 2026
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
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Bringing the ICN Code of Ethics and Definition to Ukrainian nursing
ICN CEO Howard Catton presented the ICN Code of Ethics and ICN's Definitions of nursing to an audience of 200 Ukrainian nurse leaders and Ministry of Health officials this week, as part of shared efforts to bring these foundational professional documents to Ukrainian nursing policy and practice.
13 April 2026
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WHO
ICN supports World Health Day 2026: Nurses stand with science and strengthen trust
On World Health Day 2026, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) supports the World Health Organization’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science.”, and the launch of a year-long campaign highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and the One Health approach.
7 April 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