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From the 9 - 12 January 2017, the Secretary General designate, representatives from World and Regional Scout Committees, World and Regional Youth Advisors and World Scout Bureau staff gathered at the Global Support Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...

Participants talking in the Arab Youth Forum

World Scout Bureau

The United Arab Emirates will host the 31st Arab Regional Scout Conference and the 6th Arab Regional Scout Youth Forum from 9 to 21 November 2025 under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince...

On 31 October 2025, National Scout Organizations gathered at the 29th Interamerican Scout Conference officially elected eight voting members and two youth advisors to serve on the Interamerican Scout Committee for the 2025–2028 Triennium. The...

World Scouting and Malaysian Government renew strategic partnership

World Scouting and the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Education reaffirmed their long-standing partnership today with a ceremony hosted at the global headquarters

Delegates raise their hands during a plenary session.

Floki Hansteen

From 19 to 23 July 2025, over 500 Scouts and Guides leaders gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the 25th European Scout Conference.

Diana Slabu, chairperson and José Pamplona, vice-chair of the European Scout Committee

Diana Slabu, Romania has been selected as the Chairperson of the European Scout Committee for the 2025-2028 Triennium alongside José Pamplona, Portugal who will serve as the Committee’s Vice-Chairperson.

The 6 elected members of the European Scout Committee on stage.

Floki Hansteen

On 22 July 2025, National Scout Organizations gathered at the 25th European Scout Conference officially elected the six members to serve on the European Scout Committee for the 2025–2028 Triennium.

World Scout Bureau Inc. / World Scouting

Today, the World Organization of the Scout Movement announced the appointment of David Berg of Belgium as its 11th Secretary General, following a global search and competitive selection process.

The Symposium is a significant event for the European Scout Region. It looks back on what was achieved during the Triennium, what is hoped to be achieved by the end of the Triennium, what needs to change, and what will be done in future Triennium...

As Secretary General, you will drive meaningful change and elevate the impact of our global movement dedicated to empowering young people.

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