Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
International Workforce Forum communiqué (2026)
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
CoNGO announces new Global Health Systems Committee, chaired by ICN CEO Howard Catton
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of a new Substantive Committee on Global Health Systems established by the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). The Committee’s Executive Committee held its first meeting on 16 October.
12 November 2026
ICN Update October 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
12 November 2026
WHPA urges COP31 to put health at the heart of climate action
As global leaders gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling for health professionals and resilient health systems to be prioritised in global climate action.
9 November 2026
ICN: Investment in nurse educators is essential to recruiting and retaining the nursing workforce
Investment in nurse educators is essential both to prepare new nurses and to help experienced nurses develop their skills and remain in the profession, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) says in its policy brief, Nursing Education Faculty Shortage.
6 November 2026
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United Nations
CoNGO announces new Global Health Systems Committee, chaired by ICN CEO Howard Catton
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of a new Substantive Committee on Global Health Systems established by the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). The Committee’s Executive Committee held its first meeting on 16 October.
12 November 2026
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Newsletter
ICN Update October 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
12 November 2026
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WHPA
WHPA urges COP31 to put health at the heart of climate action
As global leaders gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling for health professionals and resilient health systems to be prioritised in global climate action.
9 November 2026
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ICN: Investment in nurse educators is essential to recruiting and retaining the nursing workforce
Investment in nurse educators is essential both to prepare new nurses and to help experienced nurses develop their skills and remain in the profession, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) says in its policy brief, Nursing Education Faculty Shortage.
6 November 2026