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
Groups Representing Patients, Healthcare Professionals and Pharmaceutical Industry Author New Principle on Use of AI In Healthcare
Six leading international organizations representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry have today adopted the first joint ethical principle in the healthcare industry on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence.
26 June 2025
Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has again called for adherence to human rights frameworks and accountability for violations of rights, following a new United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur report
26 June 2025
New ICN board elects three Vice Presidents who will advance strong vision to strengthen nursing and global health
Three new Vice Presidents have been elected by the new 2025-2029 Board of Directors of ICN, which held its inaugural meeting on 14th June 2025 following ICN’s Congress in Helsinki.
20 June 2025
ICN–Interview with new President José Luis Cobos Serrano
Following his election as ICN President at Congress 2025 in Helsinki, Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano revealed his presidential watchword and spoke about his hopes for the future of ICN and nursing.
14 June 2025
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Groups Representing Patients, Healthcare Professionals and Pharmaceutical Industry Author New Principle on Use of AI In Healthcare
Six leading international organizations representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry have today adopted the first joint ethical principle in the healthcare industry on the responsible use of health data and technology, including artificial intelligence.
26 June 2025
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Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has again called for adherence to human rights frameworks and accountability for violations of rights, following a new United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur report
26 June 2025
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New ICN board elects three Vice Presidents who will advance strong vision to strengthen nursing and global health
Three new Vice Presidents have been elected by the new 2025-2029 Board of Directors of ICN, which held its inaugural meeting on 14th June 2025 following ICN’s Congress in Helsinki.
20 June 2025
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Congress
ICN–Interview with new President José Luis Cobos Serrano
Following his election as ICN President at Congress 2025 in Helsinki, Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano revealed his presidential watchword and spoke about his hopes for the future of ICN and nursing.
14 June 2025