International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 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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Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Dr Loretta Ford
ICN mourns the loss of Dr Loretta Ford, a pioneering nurse leader who advanced the profession and the delivery of health care by co-founding the first nurse practitioner model and training programme in the United States.
31 January 2025
ICN CEO in discussion with Palestinian Nursing and Midwifery Association President
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in regular contact with its National Nurses Associations (NNAs) in the region affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict and has given support through #NursesforPeace, see below the point of view of the Palestinian Nursing and Midwifery Association (PNMA) President Ibrahem Alnamora in discussion with ICN CEO Howard Catton.
30 January 2025
ICN’s report to UN Special Rapporteur highlights need to protect nurses as critical human rights defenders
In a report submitted to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, ICN presents strong evidence of nurses' fundamental role in defending the right to health worldwide and the enormous challenges they face.
29 January 2025
International Council of Nurses on impact on global health of US withdrawal from WHO
In a 23 January article in Nursing Times, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Howard Catton commented on President Trump’s Executive Order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), stressing that - because of the multiple health challenges all countries are facing which require global solutions - there has never been a more important time for cooperation and collaboration.
24 January 2025
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Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Dr Loretta Ford
ICN mourns the loss of Dr Loretta Ford, a pioneering nurse leader who advanced the profession and the delivery of health care by co-founding the first nurse practitioner model and training programme in the United States.
31 January 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN CEO in discussion with Palestinian Nursing and Midwifery Association President
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in regular contact with its National Nurses Associations (NNAs) in the region affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict and has given support through #NursesforPeace, see below the point of view of the Palestinian Nursing and Midwifery Association (PNMA) President Ibrahem Alnamora in discussion with ICN CEO Howard Catton.
30 January 2025
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ICN’s report to UN Special Rapporteur highlights need to protect nurses as critical human rights defenders
In a report submitted to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, ICN presents strong evidence of nurses' fundamental role in defending the right to health worldwide and the enormous challenges they face.
29 January 2025
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WHO
International Council of Nurses on impact on global health of US withdrawal from WHO
In a 23 January article in Nursing Times, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Howard Catton commented on President Trump’s Executive Order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), stressing that - because of the multiple health challenges all countries are facing which require global solutions - there has never been a more important time for cooperation and collaboration.
24 January 2025