On 12 June each year, people around the world mark World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) by joining hands to raise public and political awareness to build the campaign to end it. The theme of WDACL 2013 is child labour in domestic work. Once again, World Scouting and International Labour Organization's (ILO - of the United Nations) join forces to organise activities and events to raise awareness and mobilise action around the world. Of an estimated 15.5 million children engaged in paid or unpaid domestic work in the home of a third party or employer, 10.5 million are estimated to be in child labour either because they are below the legal minimum age for admission to employment or because their work is regarded as hazardous. These children are particularly vulnerable to abuse: their work is often hidden from the public eye, they may be isolated and they may be working far away from their family home.

Sir William Garth Morrison, former member of the World Scout Committee, passed away on 24 May 2013 after a brief period of illness. Garth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 8 April 1943. He was Chief Scout of The Scout Association (United Kingdom) from 1988 to 1996, and served as a member of the World Scout Committee from 1992 to 2002. He was a Baden-Powell Fellow and was awarded the Bronze Wolf in 2004.

A delegation of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) headed by the Asia Pacific Regional Chairman Dr. Chao Shou-Po is visiting Yangon to strengthen the re-establishment of Scouting in Myanmar. It is nearly after five decades that a WOSM delegation is visiting Myanmar. The delegation had long discussions with the Ministry of Education led by the Deputy Minister His Excellency U Aye Kyu, who was a Scout himself and even attended the meeting in Scout uniform.

The 54th JOTA had its theme activities centered around emergency radio services. the theme material that was used before and during the weekend is available for you here in the library. It is still up to date and can be used for an exciting weekend programme with your Scouts.

The 16th Jamboree On The Internet will take place on 20 and 21 October 2012.

You will find here some educational activities based on this year's theme "How big is your world".

You can use the links below to download the JOTA-JOTI 2012 Logo

JOTA-JOTI 2012 logo was design by Mr. Carlos Neves from Federação Escutista de Portugal who won this year's contest

The 21st World Scout Jamboree was an amazing experience, made even more special because it took place in 2007 – the Centenary of Scouting. We had the privilege of leading the planning, preparation and organisation of the Jamboree, but there is no doubt in our minds that it was only with the enthusiasm and huge efforts of many others – too numerous to list here – that nearly 30,000 young people had a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.

In front of you is EuroScoutDoc on Youth Empowerment presence in the Youth Programme. In Scouting, youth empowerment is, simultaneously, the purpose (our Mission), the educational approach (our Method) and the aimed result (the individual development process of each scout that allows him or her to become an adult self-fulfilled as individual and playing a constructive role in society).

Have you ever thought about what skills you are developing as a volunteer in Scouting? Did you experience a job interview where a potential employer asked you about your experience acquired outside of school? Did you try to make a match between official requirements for a job and your volunteer experience?

Dokument „The Essential Characteristics of Scouting“ jedan je od prvih i ključnih dokumenata Strategije WOSM-a koja je usvajanjem na 36. Svjetskoj izviđačkoj Konferenciji (Grčkoj 2002.) postala referentni i obvezujući dokument za sve nacionalne izviđačke organizacije. Sukladno početnom dokumentu „Toward Strategy“, usvojenom na 31. Svjetskoj izviđačkoj konferenciji u Melbournu 1998. godine.

<embed href='ezobject://28567' /> In 2007, the present World Scouting Brand was launched. After five years, it was felt appropriate to review the guidelines and procedures relating to its use and licensing. We looked at what might be done to promote increased legitimate use of our brands by member organizations, whilst continuing to uphold the relevant resolutions of the World Scout Conference and decisions of the World Scout Committee. We also considered how to simplify licensing arrangements as they are applied to all designs used to promote WOSM's activities and programmes with the goal of removing any perceived barriers to their non-commercial use by our member organizations. This circular presents the results of the review and explains the new licensing arrangements.

The best way to follow the Jamboree from home is to watch all the videos that are available on-line.

We have compiled below some of the various ressources that you can find in English and French.

This list will be updated when new episodes become available

Since the earthquake of January 2010, Haitians Scouts are mobilising to assist the affected population. Through this documentary production realised by Scouts and Guides of France and the National Association of Scouts of Haiti, Fabrizio Scapin, director of the film captures the experience of young scouts mobilized for their country.

He shows us true scouting embodied by these children, who, beyond their capacity for action, have shown a commitment and a sense of exemplary service to their community.

The World Scout Shop, worldscoutshops.com, has launched an exciting new initiative which is fantastic news for Scouts worldwide.

In the framework of a partnership project between the Scout Association of Finland and Nepal, and after memorable experiences at the 2nd National Nepal Jamboree earlier this month, the last stage of an adventurous expedition of 33 Finnish Scouts is about to start: the ascent of Baden-Powell Peak (5718m) in the Himalaya massif in Nepal.

Charles Ng, our newly appointed Manager, Global Projects, has now fully integrated the Messengers of Peace (MoP) team at the World Scout Bureau Central Office and is supporting Regional Offices throughout project implementations. Also, Charles oversees project reporting and the online Newdea software tool. Welcome onboard Charles!