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Scouts smile at the 43rd World Scout Conference

The 43rd World Scout Conference drew to a close on 23 August, capping off seven days packed with meaningful decision-making which will set the direction of the Scout Movement for years to come.

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WSC Chairs

Daniël Corsen of Curaçao has been selected as the Chairperson of the World Scout Committee for the 2024-2027 triennium alongside Mori Chi-Kin Cheng of Hong Kong and Julius Kramer of Sweden who will serve as the Committee’s two Vice-Chairpersons.

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ILT Burundi 2024
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34 young people from 23 African countries took part in the Regional International Leadership Training (ILT) held from 2 to 6 August 2024 on the sidelines of the 9th Africa Scout Jamboree in Gitega, Burundi. The ILT aims to enhance youth leadership...

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The UN Deputy Secretary-General speaks with young Scouts attending the Conference.
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World Scout Bureau - Enrique Leon

The 43rd World Scout Conference has seen a remarkable engagement with global leaders, highlighted by a powerful keynote address from Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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Denmark National Scout Jamboree 2022 stage.

The Danish Scout Council will host the 27th World Scout Jamboree in Denmark in 2031. The Danish Scout Council was appointed the Host of the 2031 Jamboree by the 43rd World Scout Conference following a vote by Member Organizations.

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UK flag

The 43rd World Scout Conference voted today to award The Scout Association the right to host the 44th World Scout Conference in 2027. The next Conference in the United Kingdom will build on the decisions taken during the 43rd World Scout Conference...

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Audience during the World Scout MOOT in Iceland.

The General Association of Scouts of China will host the 17th World Scout Moot in 2029. Scouts of China were appointed the Host of the 2029 Moot by the 43rd World Scout Conference following a vote taken by Member Organizations.

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Candidates

Today delegates of the 43rd World Scout Conference elected 12 Voting Members to the World Scout Committee to serve during the 2024-2027 triennium. The voting took place on 19 and 20 August after 26 individuals presented their candidacy for election...

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A crowd of Scouts at the Roverway 2024.
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Kristian Strom

Over the past decade, World Scouting has achieved substantial growth, marking a significant chapter in its history. Between 2014 and 2022, membership within World Scouting expanded by an impressive 22.6% equivalent to roughly 84 individuals joining...

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Central European Jamboree public waving flags.

The 43rd World Scout Conference officially kicked off on 17 August in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together more than 2,000 Scouts from 176 countries. The seven-day event, organised by World Scouting and hosted by the Egyptian Federation for Scouts and...

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Scouts Albania

World Scouting is pleased to welcome Scouts of Albania as its 176th Member Organization.

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Scouts running

World Scouting and Accenture are excited to announce a new partnership that will enhance digital learning and enhance educational opportunities for Scouts globally.

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UNICEF Jamboree

World Scouting and UNICEF are proud to announce a historic partnership that will leverage the reach and expertise of two of the world's largest and most recognised organisations dedicated to supporting children and young people across the globe.

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Health and wellbeing

The two new education initiatives, HealthAllies and LifeLeaders, developed over the past several years, offer a holistic education programme focused on the areas of health and well-being, and leadership.

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Young people interacting in the outdoors.
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Simon Kern

From August 2 to 9, over 1,200 Scouts from Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and other countries, not only in Central Europe, gather here to spend a week full of adventures, education and international friendship together.

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