From report to reality: Nurses galvanize global change post-SoWN 2025

On 12th May, to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and the launch of the World Health Organization’s second State of the World’s Nursing (SoWN) report, The Burdett Trust for Nursing and the Nursing Now Challenge hosted a series of online and in-person events, bringing together global nursing leaders and innovators to discuss the report data and recommendations. The aim was for early-career nurses to be at the forefront of policy dialogue, to inform and influence decision-making for meaningful investment and policy change.

Today, we’re excited to share with you our Engage, Empower, Act video which captures key moments from this event – not just the conversations, but the calls to action. The Burdett Trust for Nursing, the Nursing Now Challenge, and its members urge nurses, policymakers, educators, and civil society organisations across the globe to explore the findings and recommendations in the SoWN report and use it as a tool for advocacy, collaboration, and action.

Stay tuned for information about our upcoming Debates series which will provide the opportunity for nurses around the world to discuss bold ideas, develop evidence-based solutions, and drive global collaboration based on the recommendations in the SoWN report and the priority areas identified in the Strategic Directions for Nursing & Midwifery.