World Scout Organization
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) is an independent, worldwide, non-profit and non-partisan organisation which serves the Scout Movement. Its purpose is to promote unity and the understanding of Scouting's purpose and principles; while facilitating its expansion and development.
It has had consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1947. It is recognised by the majority of UN agencies and governments and works in collaboration with other agents in the world of education and civil society.
The organs of the World Organization are:
The World Scout Conferences
The World Scout Committees
The World Scout Bureau.
More details about WOSM are available in the Fact and Figures section.
WOSM constitution 46.00 kB
