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World’s Largest Youth Movements and UN Youth Office Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Youth Leadership Worldwide
The partnership, built on a shared commitment to invest in and further the Global Youth Mobilization, will be publicly launched during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly.
- 19th Sept. 2025
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Surf Smart wins big!
Surf Smart wins the Big Impact award at the Third Sector Awards 2025.
- 16th Sept. 2025
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WAGGGS Global Advocacy Champions 2026 Applications Open!
The Global Advocacy Champions programme, launched in 2018 is a unique opportunity for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to advocate for the rights of girls and young women and champion gender equality at a local, national and international level.
- 25th Aug. 2025
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Young people driving change and delivering on the SDGs
Twenty-one youth-led projects from three regions have been awarded funding by the Youth Empowerment Fund. These projects are being delivered by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from WAGGGS Member Organisations and are designed to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- 31st July 2025
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Honouring the Legacy of Mel Ford: A True Leader and Mentor
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mel Ford, our dear friend, leader, mentor, and dedicated volunteer. Mel was a driving force behind the work of WAGGGS in learning and leadership development. Her contributions to the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting movement were immeasurable, and her influence continues to shape the future of the organisation.
- 11th April 2025
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Statement by Global Advocacy Champion at the United Nations Commission on the Statement of Women 69
Watch and read this powerful speech delivered by Julieta Ramirez, Global Advocacy Champion, at the United Nations (U.N.), March 2025. Invited and selected to deliver this oral statement at the U.N. General Assembly on behalf of WAGGGS.
- 3rd April 2025
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Paxtu designated as a unique World Guiding and Scouting Heritage Site
Nyeri, Kenya – The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), and the County Government of Nyeri officially designated Paxtu, the final residence of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell and Nyeri Town, as a unique World Guiding and Scouting Heritage Site.
- 27th March 2025
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A Message of Support for Young People
Young people have always been a powerful force for innovation, collaboration, and progress, and your efforts continue to create meaningful impacts within your communities.
- 19th March 2025
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WAGGGS Welcomes Nadine El Achy as New Chief Executive
Nadine El Achy has been appointed new Chief Executive of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). She takes up her role as of 1 April 2025. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organisational development, and girls’ and women’s empowerment, Nadine is uniquely positioned to lead our organisation into the future.
- 26th Feb. 2025
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WAGGGS and Siemens Energy Join Forces to Launch “Girls for Green Energy” Programme
In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Siemens Energy.
- 10th Feb. 2025
- Global
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