World Scout Conference and Youth Forum

World Scout Conference 2017 Azerbaijan, Person speaking in plenary
© WSB Inc. / Enrique Leon

World Scout Conference

The World Scout Conference is the governing body or general assembly of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It takes place every three years and provides an opportunity for Member Organizations to play an active role in shaping the standards, policies, and shared goals of the Scout Movement worldwide. 

The Conference defines the general policy of WOSM and takes decisions to advance the purpose and interests of the Scout Movement. It also elects the voting members of the World Scout Committee, admits new Member Organizations to the Movement, and decides the host countries of future World Scout Events.

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World Scout Youth Forum 2017 Azerbaijan
© WSB Inc. / Enrique Leon

World Scout Youth Forum

The World Scout Youth Forum is a platform that improves and encourages youth involvement in decision-making at the global level, giving young people the opportunity to develop new skills.

Participants use the Forum to discuss and share their views about important global issues. They also prepare recommendations to the World Scout Conference and World Scout Committee about how the Scout Movement can adapt and evolve to meet the challenges and needs of the future.

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Hundred Scouts are gathered before a scenario.
Michal Janata
2 minutes
Four young Scouts and Guides stand showing a box used for raising funds.
Mads Ankarstrand/Norges Speiderforbund
4 minutes
Scouts with and without disabilities stand together during the Arab parajamboree
World Scout Bureau
3 minutes
Earth Tribe planet
3 minutes
Earth Tribe planet
3 minutes
Wall with papers and drawings.
Slovensky Skauting
4 minutes
the chair of the world scout youth forum sitting
World Scout Bureau - Enrique Leon
participants watching the live stream of the youth forum 2021
a delegate addressing the conference
World Scout Bureau - Enrique Leon
delegates doing some activities at the plenary
© World Scout Bureau Inc. / Enrique Leon

Photo from World Scout Conferences and Youth Forums

Look back at some of the best moments from past Conference and Youth Forum events.

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Resources

  • 42nd World Scout Conference and 14th World Scout Youth Forum Report
    42nd World Scout Conference and 14th World Scout Youth Forum Report
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  • Guidelines for Organising Sustainable Events
    Guidelines for Organising Sustainable Events
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  • ESC Team Charter 2022-2025
    ESC Team Charter 2022-2025
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