Socio-economic welfare
ICN works to influence nursing, health and social policy, professional and socio-economic standards worldwide.
Resources
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
WHPA calls on world leaders to stop air pollution
The World Health Professions Alliance and the global health community are calling for urgent action for clean air at the WHO’s 2nd global conference on air pollution and health, being held on 25-27 March in Cartagena, Colombia.
25 March 2025
ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health at UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
ICN brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event, which was held in New York, 10th–21st March.
24 March 2025
TruMerit and International Council of Nurses Launch Collaborative to Propel Nursing Workforce Development Worldwide
TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) and the ICN have announced the launch of a jointly operated clearinghouse for research, data, and policy solutions on the world’s nursing workforce.
19 March 2025
ICN warns of healthcare crisis as USAID funding cuts devastate nursing initiatives in the world’s most vulnerable regions
ICN has documented alarming firsthand evidence of widespread disruption and collapse of essential health care services following the sudden withdrawal of USAID and other funding.
18 March 2025
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WHPA calls on world leaders to stop air pollution
The World Health Professions Alliance and the global health community are calling for urgent action for clean air at the WHO’s 2nd global conference on air pollution and health, being held on 25-27 March in Cartagena, Colombia.
25 March 2025
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ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health at UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
ICN brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event, which was held in New York, 10th–21st March.
24 March 2025
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TruMerit and International Council of Nurses Launch Collaborative to Propel Nursing Workforce Development Worldwide
TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) and the ICN have announced the launch of a jointly operated clearinghouse for research, data, and policy solutions on the world’s nursing workforce.
19 March 2025
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ICN warns of healthcare crisis as USAID funding cuts devastate nursing initiatives in the world’s most vulnerable regions
ICN has documented alarming firsthand evidence of widespread disruption and collapse of essential health care services following the sudden withdrawal of USAID and other funding.
18 March 2025