Commonwealth Nurses Federation

The purpose of the CNF is to contribute to the improved health of citizens of the Commonwealth by fostering access to nursing education, influencing health policy, developing nursing networks and strengthening nursing leadership.

Address: c/o Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0RN, UK

Tel: +44 20 7647 3593 | Fax: +44 20 7647 3413 | Email: jill@commonwealthnurses.org www.commonwealthnurses.org

Foundation: 1973

Officers: President: Susie Kong (Singapore); Vice-President: Satish Chawla (India); Executive Secretary: Jill Iliffe; Treasurer: Angela Neuhaus

Activities: The Federation’s work programme includes regional and in-country workshops and training aimed at raising the profile and standards of nursing and midwifery in Commonwealth countries; participating in and influencing health policy development at a Commonwealth level; and research and other initiatives on key areas of concern to nurses and midwives such as workforce planning, migration and HIV and AIDS.