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ICN Chief Executive awarded Honorary Doctorate by Brunel University for global nursing leadership
Brunel University today conferred International Council of Nurses (ICN) CEO Howard Catton with an honorary Doctorate of Science in recognition of his exceptional contributions to nursing and education.
18 July 2025
WHPA urges WHO to maintain strong leadership on health workforce
In an urgent letter to WHO leader, WHPA is sounding the alarm at WHO restructuring which risks sidelining health workforce priorities
16 July 2025
Following FfD4 and BRICS summits, ICN warns that financing strategies must centre the health workforce
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) welcomes the agreements to strengthen health and development funding and revitalize multilateralism and global solidarity that emerged from two pivotal meetings.
15 July 2025
ICN Monthly Update May & June 2025
Welcome to the May & June 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
10 July 2025
ICN launches new Global Nursing Leadership Institute cohort, empowering nurses to address health challenges worldwide
Amidst increasing uncertainty worldwide, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has launched the next edition of its Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI).
7 July 2025
Direct Relief Receives Global Honor from International Council of Nurses and Commits $100,000 to Support Nurses in Conflict Zones
Direct Relief was honored with the prestigious Partners in Development Award at the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress on June 13, in recognition of its commitment to advancing global nursing and humanitarian response. Only nine other organizations have received the award in ICN’s 125-year history.
2 July 2025
The great global nursing ripoff: wealthy countries are saving tens of billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back
During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN highlighted striking figures demonstrating both the economic power of care — and the economic exploitation at the heart of inequitable nurse migration.
1 July 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
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
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
ICN elects new President, José Luis Cobos Serrano, a new Board of Directors, and announces 2027 Congress venue
At the closing ceremony of ICN Congress 2025, ICN announced that it has elected Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano to be its 30th President.
13 June 2025