News and Stories
Gender-based violence is one of the world’s most pervasive human rights violations, with at least one in three women and girls experiencing it in their lifetimes - a statistic likely underestimated due to underreporting.
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World Health Summit
From 10 to 12 October, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Youth Council met in Berlin, on the sidelines of the World Health Summit.
JOTA-JOTI 2024 was an event to remember with over 660,000 Scouts coming together for world’s largest digital and radio Scout event.
Catarina Vilela, a passionate Rover from the 510-Cacilhas Scout group in Portugal’s Setúbal region, has a clear vision for cleaner shores and a stronger sense of community.
Through actions that include beach cleanups, community education and promotion of responsible tourism, Scouts seek to conserve the local coral reef and its biodiversity, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Learning and Skills for Sustainable Youth Development Dialogue Series aims to mobilise a diverse range of stakeholders to support and scale up youth initiatives, harnessing technological innovations to bridge skill gaps and promote sustainable...
Scouting promotes youth leadership and social action through projects that advance the SDGs and transform communities. Scout youth are creating real change, contributing to a more just and sustainable future.
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Scouts Association of TT - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
In a world where cultural understanding is more vital than ever, Scouting stands out as a powerful force for unity. This spirit of connection was on full display when Scouts from Trinidad and Tobago embarked on an unforgettable journey to Guyana...
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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...
In the summer of 1949, as Europe was recuperating from the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of Italian Scouts from Lombardy embarked on an uncommon journey.
The Brazil 2024 Youth Forum brought together young Scouts from all over the country to discuss and make key decisions. This event, part of the National Scout Congress, highlighted the importance of youth participation in decision making and internal...
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World Scouting/Zambia
The Zambia Scouts Association launched the “ Give Me a Future, Not a Husband" project with support from the Messengers of Peace Support Fund. The initiative empowers women and girls, helping them return to school, providing support for their children...
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World Scouting/Guinea
Scouts put their project into action with a series of workshops to empower 200 young people and women with leadership and entrepreneurship skills, focusing on agribusiness. In addition to business training, the project established four agricultural...
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CNGEI
While European youth are essential to our society, their political representation often falls short of reflecting their numbers and concerns. Even though one in five Europeans is between 18 and 35, only 6% of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)...