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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UK report reflects ICN warnings on international recruitment ripoff — now countries must act together
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) warmly welcomes a new report from the UK All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Health and Security that recognizes the huge sums saved by high-income countries who recruit abroad and acknowledges the severe harms caused by unethical recruitment from fragile source countries left without nurses.
18 March 2026
ICN at CSW70: Violence against nurses is a gendered crisis threatening global health
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has warned that violence against nurses is a global gendered crisis that threatens health systems, patient safety and workforce sustainability.
18 March 2026
ICN welcomes two new Specialist Affiliates
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), whose membership is made up of more than 140 National Nurses Associations (NNAs) representing millions of nurses worldwide, continues to grow in response to the challenges facing health systems across the globe.
17 March 2026
ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026
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UK report reflects ICN warnings on international recruitment ripoff — now countries must act together
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) warmly welcomes a new report from the UK All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Health and Security that recognizes the huge sums saved by high-income countries who recruit abroad and acknowledges the severe harms caused by unethical recruitment from fragile source countries left without nurses.
18 March 2026
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ICN at CSW70: Violence against nurses is a gendered crisis threatening global health
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has warned that violence against nurses is a global gendered crisis that threatens health systems, patient safety and workforce sustainability.
18 March 2026
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ICN welcomes two new Specialist Affiliates
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), whose membership is made up of more than 140 National Nurses Associations (NNAs) representing millions of nurses worldwide, continues to grow in response to the challenges facing health systems across the globe.
17 March 2026
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ICN convenes nursing leaders across the Middle East as conflict deepens
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has convened national nursing associations from across the Middle East and Gulf region as nurses continue to work under mounting pressure caused by escalating conflict, displacement and disruption to health services.
12 March 2026