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
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
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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
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WHO
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
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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
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update May & June 2025
Welcome to the May & June 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
10 July 2025