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Gender-based violence is more common than you think. One in three women and girls will experience it in their lifetime, making it one of the most widespread – and frequently underreported – human rights violations in the world.

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Bolivia Scouts pioneer renewable energy education in the heart of Cochabamba. Witness how their groundbreaking initiative, supported by the Scout Donation Platform, is shaping a sustainable future for their community.

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In response to the wildfires in Chile's Valparaíso region, the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile (Scouts and Guides of Chile) has activated nationwide solidarity and compassion.

Young Scouts from Togo take part in a reforestation project. They carefully plant young shoots in a field, under the benevolent gaze of an overcast sky. Their colorful jerseys stand out against the surrounding green, illustrating their dynamism and commitment to the environment.

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The Association Scoute du Togo (AST) places youth self-employment at the heart of its initiatives, as it strives to make Scouting the youth organization most capable of bringing about positive change in the country's communities.

A vibrant yoga session in progress with a World Scouting consultant at the front, and students following along with raised arms in tree pose. They are participating in the movement part of the Mental Health Challenge.

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We are excited to start our Health and Well-being Initiative under Scouts for SDGs. Our goal? To help young people everywhere understand and take care of their health in every way – including mental health, healthy lifestyles, personal safety, and...

Two Scouts stand out from a huge crowd of Scouts, waving their arms in the air

World Scout Bureau

Discover the triumphs of World Scouting in 2023! With over 5% growth in membership, nearing 3 billion hours of community service, and strengthening global partnerships, we're building a better world and empowering youth. Join us in celebrating our...

Scouts Lucas, Kek and Laura stand in front of a COP28 sign reading Unite, Act, Deliver

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Following COP28, Scouts call for urgent climate action and stronger accountability from governments and businesses. We are concerned by the lack of binding commitment and the overbearing influence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and we urge decision-makers...

Kek, Lucas and Laura pose in front of a rainbow coloured wall with text saying "Why are Scouts at COP28?"

World Scout Bureau

During COP28, three passionate Youth Representatives - Hian Leng Kek (Singapore), Laura Rodríguez Salgado (Spain) and Lucas Andriantsimba (Madagascar) - showcased the Scout Movement’s unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy and education in a...

Presenting the Roadmap on the future of Scouting at the 4th WSEC

The 4th World Scout Education Congress concluded with a clear and collective call to action for education in Scouting to be more transformative, inclusive and innovative for millions of young people and volunteers worldwide.

The white patch on the mountains behind me is what remains of the Kanderfirn glacier, which has been receding for decades due to excessive heat.

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Ahead of World Scouting’s participation in COP28, the UN’s annual climate change conference, hear from Hian Leng Kek, one of three WOSM Youth Representatives heading to this year’s conference in Dubai to advocate ob behalf of youth among decision...

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