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Boy Scouts in Madagascar participate in the Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)
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World Scout Bureau

Isn’t it amazing that Scout Groups, National Scout Organizations and World Scouting can host digital and hybrid events that are open to all, regardless of borders and timezones?

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Besides being a great source for funny cat videos, the Internet has the power to bring people closer together.

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Young people wearing Scout scarves stand making two circles and gestures with their hands.
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Scouts of North Macedonia

A teenager hesitates before posting a comment online. Across Europe, this moment happens millions of times every day. Sometimes the hesitation comes from uncertainty. Sometimes from fear. Fear of being mocked, attacked, excluded, or targeted by hate...

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Sixteen NSOs. Over 1,000 participants. One shared commitment: keeping every Scout safe.

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Safe from Harm
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Pablo Cuadra Caro

World Scouting and the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children (OSRSG-VAC) have renewed a commitment to advancing the safety, protection, and well-being of children and young people worldwide.

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Canadian Scouts pose for a photo

For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has given millions of young people unique and enriching experiences towards developing important skills and values, encouraging them to be curious, adventurous, and responsible members of society.

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bangladesh scouts

The APR Educational Methods Sub-Committee is organizing the APR Awareness Workshop on Wellness and Safety in Scouting (Online) on 24-26 April 2023. All National Scout Organizations (NSOs) are invited to send 2-3 participants to this workshop.

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Scouts South Africa is making huge strides in creating safer environments for children, youth, and adults in Scouting with a trailblazing Safe from Harm framework that underpins the National Scout Organization’s (NSOs) commitment to make wellbeing...

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World Scouting is spreading a culture of safety and well-being in Scouting with “Safe from Harm Week”! From 16 to 21 May 2022, we will be shining a spotlight on our work to raise awareness and act together to create safe Scouting experiences for all...

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As part of World Scouting’s ongoing commitment to child and youth protection, Secretary General Ahmad Alhendawi signed a Letter of Agreement this week with Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on...

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