Meet our International Committee
We take a closer look at the committee's work, role and how it functions within the RCN
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We represent UK nursing globally and support international colleagues.
We focus on supporting our international workforce by seeking to influence:
We also work with partners to influence both UK and global health policy that recognises and promotes the rights, expertise and leadership of nurses. In doing so, we can achieve better global health outcomes for all.
Find out more about our work to influence global health policy and the international alliances we are a member of.
The RCN supports internationally trained nurses in the UK and calls on UK governments to ensure that international recruitment is conducted ethically.
Nurses across the world have a critical role in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and other population health goals. The RCN has called for the UK to invest in health systems globally, and implement the recommendations of the WHO’s Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery.
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals for all countries to work towards in global partnership. Included within the SDGs is the aim to improve health and education, reducing inequality and tackling climate change. Nurses have a critical role in achieving all of the SDGs.
International alliances bring together nursing organisations from across the world to work together on issues impacting the profession. The RCN is a member of a number of international alliances including:
Information, guidance and advice for international members, working in the UK and overseas.
If you're an RCN member and are already in the UK, you can get free, confidential support and assistance on immigration issues.
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