WOSM awarded the Calouste Gulbenkian International Prize

We are pleased to inform you that the World Organization of the Scout Movement has been awarded the Calouste Gulbenkian International Prize by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Portugal (
The Calouste Gulbenkian International Prize distinguishes an individual or institution whose thoughts or actions make a decisive contribution to and have significant impact on understanding, defending or fostering the universal values of the human condition, with particular reference to the following:
- respect for difference and inter-cultural, inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue;
- respect for biodiversity and defense of the environment in man’s
relationship with nature.
The Prize this year was specifically in relation to respect for difference and inter-cultural, inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue.
Secretary General Luc Panissod liaised with World Scout Committee
We can be proud that the more than 100 years activities of our Movement at the
Image 2: From Left to right: Emilio Rui Vilar, President of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - Mr Jorge Sampaio, former President of the Republic of Portugal, Chairperson of the Jury for the International Prize - Luc Panissod, Secretary General WOSM