On International Nurses’ Day 2025, the World Health Organization launched its second State of the World’s Nursing (SoWN) report.
To mark this important moment, the Nursing Now Challenge, Challengers’ Committee Regional Hubs held a series of events to celebrate the launch and discuss the significance of the report, highlighting how it can be used as a tool to shape policy dialogue and drive change.
Below you will find information about the Challengers’ Committee global launch events as well as resources to help you lead impactful conversations, share key messages across platforms, and confidently facilitate evidence-based policy dialogues.
Together, we can amplify the voice of nursing and shine a light on the critical data that will inform the future of the profession globally.
Regional Hub SoWN launch events, 12th May 2025


7:30am BST:
United in Purpose, Diverse in Practice: The State of the World’s Nursing in the Western Pacific
Watch the recording here
9am BST:
Nursing Challenges and Opportunities in 2025 and beyond: A Regional Analysis
Watch the recording here.
10:30am BST:
Nursing in the 21st century: Insights from the Eastern Mediterranean
Watch the recording here
1:30pm BST:
Migration & retention: Empowering Africa’s nursing workforce to navigate growing challenges
Watch the recording here

4:30pm BST:
The Future of Nursing in the Americas: Leading to Inspire and Unite
Watch the recording here
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Challengers' Committee - South East Asia Hub

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Challengers' Committee - Western Pacific Hub

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Challengers' Committee - European Hub

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Challengers' Committee - Eastern Mediterranean Hub

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Challengers' Committee - Africa Hub

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Challengers' Committee - Americas Hub
