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ABOUT THE CNF
INTRODUCTION
Nurses and midwives form the majority of
health care workers across all health care settings and particularly in the primary health care context. In
rural settings and in developing countries the nurse or midwife may be the only
local source of health care.
The Commonwealth Nurses Federation (CNF), founded in 1973, is a federation of
national nursng and midwifery associations in Commonwealth countries. The CNF
is a democratic and participatory organisation. There are currently 32
financial member associations.
The CNF has regular and constructive contact with major Commonwealth bodies in
London including the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Foundation.
The CNF is an accredited Commonwealth
body, which allows involvement in annual Health Ministers'
meetings, the biennial Commonwealth Peoples Forum held prior to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and other Commonwealth meetings such as the civil society consultations.
MANAGEMENT
The CNF is managed by an elected Board, which consists of a President, a
Vice-President, and a member from each of its six regions. The Federation has two appointed officers - an Executive Secretary and a Treasurer. Board
Meetings and General Meetings are held every two years.
OBJECTIVES
The CNF's current Constitution was agreed in 2005. It exists to:
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influence health policy throughout the
Commonwealth,
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develop nursing networks,
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enhance nursing education,
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improve nursing standards and competence,
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strengthen nursing leadership.
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The CNF makes a constructive and
influential contribution to the work of the Commonwealth Steering Committee
for Nursing and Midwifery.
The CNF is committed to fostering active participatory membership and
collaborating with Commonwealth and international organisations such as the International Council of Nurses, the International Confederation of Midwives and the World Health Organisation.
WORK PROGRAMME
The CNF’s current work programme includes the following:
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membership development,
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participating in and contributing to Commonwealth Health Ministers’ and Heads of Government meetings,
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conducting in-country projects with national nursing organisations involving capacity building and training,
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involvement in
the work of the Commonwealth Steering Committee for Nursing and Midwifery,
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participating in the work of the
Commonwealth HIV/AIDS Action
Group,
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collaboration with other international nursing and health bodies,
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conducting and facilitating research on nursing and midwifery within Commonwealth countries,
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participating in and contributing to Commonwealth Health Ministers and other Commonwealth meetings,
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promoting Commonwealth Day,
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and communicating with member organisations through a Newsletter and the Website.
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For more information contact:
Jill Iliffe
Executive Secretary
Commonwealth Nurses Federation
c/o Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN, UK
Tel: +61 438 647 252
Email:
jill@commonwealthnurses.org
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