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![Jil speaks with Scouts around a campfire.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/marshmallow.jpg?h=9c2070a3&itok=QZ2UFvdz)
Jill Pitcher Farrell is the first woman in Scouting Ireland to have been elected Chief Scout. Her journey within scouting began at the age of 10, evolving into a passionate commitment as she transitioned from Scout to Rover Scout and later as an...
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HRH Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg has been awarded the Bronze Wolf, World Scouting’s highest honour, in recognition of his extraordinary commitment and invaluable contributions to the Scout Movement.
![Woman wears mask as she washes hands with soap](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/ws_covi_4.png?h=d5830257&itok=SG5VfCNe)
This week, the final negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Accord started with Member States gathered to adopt a proposal that will be delivered at the 77th World Health Assembly in May 2024.
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This year on 23 March, the Scout Movement will join WWF and millions of young people around the world for Earth Hour to go electricity-free for one hour and use this moment to connect with our precious planet.
![Plastic Tide Turners Challenge Project in Rwanda](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/world_scout_bureau_inc.-nelson_opany_-_plastic_tide_turners_challenge_-_nkombo_scout_group_-_.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=R1fRNXLt)
In the districts of Gasabo, Kicukiro, Musanze and Rusizi in Rwanda, Scouts are learning about the harmful effect of plastics on the environment and taking action to reduce plastic pollution in their communities - from community awareness campaigns to...
![Ilka stands in an empty plenary room.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/img_2114.jpg?h=8637822a&itok=--AbTRc5)
Over the past year, Ilka Essig has served as the German Youth Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Her journey in leadership began early, as she immersed herself in scouting at the age of ten, actively engaging in national and...
![Youth Reps taking part in CSW68](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/csw68.jpg?h=d67e29a9&itok=H7SW4O2j)
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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Join Scouts and National Scout Organizations to protect our oceans! Learn how you can participate in the Ocean Decade activities and celebrate Ocean Day on June 8. Together, let's make a difference for a sustainable future.
![Africa Scout Day celebrations, Burundi 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/c_world_scout_bureau_inc-nelson_opany_-_asd_celebrations_burundi_20240316-1.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=dPXWiq_O)
Over 500 Scouts from 15 countries around Africa and the world gathered in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 14th Africa Scout Day celebrations with calls for Scouts to embrace the future with openness and optimism; engage more young people for growth and...
![Raluca holds a microphone and presents during the WeAct Forum.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/_jas10213.jpg?h=9855f42d&itok=xhxie3Kb)
Raluca Popa, serving as the Peace Education Team lead for the European Scout Region, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Her journey started in Romania with a simple curiosity that blossomed into a profound understanding of the...
![Maire presents in front of a group of Rovers during the Agora 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-03/agora23-pt-1262_53248512740_o.jpg?h=af8aeb75&itok=JHbI8g2t)
I joined scouting as a Beaver in my local scout group. As I grew up, I became more aware of and interested in what was happening beyond my group. I became a Youth Representative to learn more about the opportunities available but also so that I...
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Louise Lundbye serves as a Project Support and Event Management Officer for the Europe Support Centre in Brussels. Her journey with the World Organization of the Scout Movement began in 2023 when she joined as a volunteer through the European...
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