Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
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
ICN’s advocacy at WHO Executive Board: Investing in the nursing and health workforce for economic security
As the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board (EB) meetings (2–7 February) get underway, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), of which the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a member, has written to the WHO calling for health workforce investment to be placed at the heart of the draft WHO Strategy on the Economics of Health for All (2026–2030).
2 February 2026
ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse in Minneapolis, United States. Nurses around the world are expressing grief, solidarity, and profound concern as details of this tragic incident continue to emerge.
26 January 2026
ICN President raises concerns with Spain’s Minister of Health and WHO Representative: global nurse shortages, unethical recruitment, and attacks on health care
The President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, met in Madrid with Spain’s Minister of Health and European representative on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), Mónica García. During the meeting, they addressed the major challenges threatening the sector: the severe shortage of nurses, inequalities in international recruitment processes, and the rise in attacks against health services, especially in conflict zones.
22 January 2026
ICN expresses solidarity with Venezuelan nurses and calls for protection of rights in crises
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in direct contact with the Venezuelan Nursing Association (Federación de Colegios de Profesionales de Enfermería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela/Federation of Nursing Professionals of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) in response to recent political developments and the ongoing crisis affecting the country.
9 January 2026
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WHO
ICN’s advocacy at WHO Executive Board: Investing in the nursing and health workforce for economic security
As the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board (EB) meetings (2–7 February) get underway, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), of which the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a member, has written to the WHO calling for health workforce investment to be placed at the heart of the draft WHO Strategy on the Economics of Health for All (2026–2030).
2 February 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse in Minneapolis, United States. Nurses around the world are expressing grief, solidarity, and profound concern as details of this tragic incident continue to emerge.
26 January 2026
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ICN President raises concerns with Spain’s Minister of Health and WHO Representative: global nurse shortages, unethical recruitment, and attacks on health care
The President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, met in Madrid with Spain’s Minister of Health and European representative on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), Mónica García. During the meeting, they addressed the major challenges threatening the sector: the severe shortage of nurses, inequalities in international recruitment processes, and the rise in attacks against health services, especially in conflict zones.
22 January 2026
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#NursesforPeace
ICN expresses solidarity with Venezuelan nurses and calls for protection of rights in crises
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in direct contact with the Venezuelan Nursing Association (Federación de Colegios de Profesionales de Enfermería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela/Federation of Nursing Professionals of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) in response to recent political developments and the ongoing crisis affecting the country.
9 January 2026