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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
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WAGGGS Chief Executive, Anna Segall, has announced she will step down in August 2024.
Update from WAGGGS
- 4th June 2024
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YES! Girls Can DO STEM
There is no age too early to get interested in STEM and our girls are exploring the vast doors of opportunities that it offers.
- 16th Feb. 2024
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Unveiling the 2024 YESS Participants!
60 Young women from 12 countries in Africa and Asia Pacific have been confirmed as the 2024 YESS Participants.
- 30th Dec. 2023
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7 GIRLS TO REPRESENT WAGGGS AT WORLD'S LARGEST CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
WAGGGS is returning to COP28 to give girls a space to speak out, share their concerns and their key demands to the international community on #climatechange.
- 14th Nov. 2023
- Global
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