Abstract
We call on our international nursing community to acknowledge the contribution of Indigenous nurses worldwide, whose historical marginalization further impacts the health of Indigenous peoples. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2007/2018) estimates over “370 million Indigenous peoples living in more than 70 countries” representing the world’s most marginalized groups with significant health disparities. We have an important opportunity to advance nursing and health for all through the International Alliance of Indigenous Nurses (IAIN).
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | International Council of Nurses Congress 2019 - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore Duration: 27 Jun 2019 → 1 Jul 2019 |
Conference
| Conference | International Council of Nurses Congress 2019 |
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| Abbreviated title | ICN 2019 |
| Country/Territory | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Period | 27/06/19 → 1/07/19 |
| Other | Hosted by the Singapore Nurses Association, this international gathering of thousands of nurses explored the many ways in which nurses work to achieve universal access to health, not only providing health care but also addressing the social determinants of health, such as education, gender equality, poverty, etc. The Congress provided opportunities for nurses to build relationships and to disseminate nursing and health-related knowledge |
Keywords
- Indigenous nurses
- Indigenous people
- Health disparities
- World Health Organization
- Nursing education