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WE Connect replaces EUROPAK
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INFORMATION – From EUROPAK to WE Connect – the new Joint Regional Website (Regional Circular 21 2019)
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EUROPEAN JAMBOREE 2020 – Recruitment of International Service Staff (Joint Communication 05 2019)
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23rd EUROPEAN SCOUT CONFERENCE – Announcing two Crowdcasts in preparation of the Conference (Conference Circular 09)
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RECIRCULATION – FOR REVIEW: Draft Memorandum of Understanding (Joint Communication 04)
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Category Archives: Communication
WAGGGS and WOSM candidates elected to the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe
Ilaria Esposito and Alexandru (Sandu) Coica representing the Europe Region WAGGGS and WOSM were elected to the Advisory Council of the Council of Europe at the Council of Members of the European Youth Forum in Braga, Portugal last weekend 19-20November 2011.
The Advisory Council enables youth organizations to contribute to the development of the Council of Europe’s youth policy through its system of co-management. The election of Ilaria and Sandu to the Advisory Council reinforces the commitment of Guiding and Scouting to the development of a strong and mainstreamed youth sector which can support young people to tackle the challenges they are facing during these uncertain times.
We would like to thank all MOs and NSOs who supported the candidatures of Ilaria and Sandu in these elections within your National Youth Council or to other external organizations. Your support is much appreciated, and if you would like to know more about the work of WAGGGS and WOSM in the area of external relations, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee members responsible:
Christos Hatzidiamandis, Henrik Soderman and Eri Papadopoulou.
Gain skills in speaking out to make girls heard – join our webinar!
Each year, from 25 November to 10 December, women’s organizations, advocates and activists around the world join together for the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign”. This campaign links the International Day Against Violence Against Women on 25 November with International Human Rights Day on 10 December.
On 30 November, at 15:00 GMT, we will be showing the documentary “The Hidden Truth” online. Made by a young woman in Zambia, the film tackles the issue of domestic violence and is being used as a tool for social change in local communities in Zambia.
The webinar (online seminar) will give you the opportunity to watch the film and then take part in Q&A session with the filmmaker Penelope. Penelope will talk about how she made the film and why it was so important for her to speak out against domestic violence. There will then be an opportunity to ask her questions and to download our worksheet on making films for change.
After the webinar you can use the information and downloadable worksheet to make your own short film on ending violence. You can send these films to us. We’ll show the best ones on our website and send you a special “Stop the violence” promotional pack including pin badges, wrist bracelets, t-shirts and stickers.
To sign up for the webinar email stoptheviolence@wagggsworld.org with your name, email and where you’re from, and we’ll send you information about how to join the session. Download the “16 days to make girls heard” campaign sheet for other ideas on how to take action. Tell us what action you’ll be taking by emailing stoptheviolence@wagggsworld.org.
Roverway Infoletter # 5 – How many days to Roverway 2012?
As the registrations have started and the autumn is all over Finland, Roverway 2012 gets closer with full speed. We have representatives in the district meetings all over Finland; the committee is organizing an “event simulation” on their seminar weekend to notice
the points that need special care; we know who will provide the sanitary facilities – just to mention a few details of all the arrangements.
The committee with their managers and teams are preparing with tons of energy and good spirits that will keep us going through the approaching inevitable cold winter time. In just a few months, the Roverway 2012 tribes get to know each other and start preparing for the great adventure! We also had a team at the Scout Academy 2011 in Paris, meeting with the advisory group, promoting and spreading the Roverway spirit!
In this Roverway Infoletter read that – The Prime Minister of Finland Jyrki Katainen will act as Honorary Patron of Roverway 2012, Rover Representatives met online, about Paths – What are they?, situation with registrations, about arriving in Finland
WAGGGS Call for Ex-Officio Committee Nominations
Due to the recent resignation of Evgenia Beliakova from her position as a Europe Committee member the Region is now seeking nominations for the vacant position of ex-officio non-voting member of the Committee to fill the vacancy. More information on the Terms of Reference and the Qualities of a Regional Committee Member as well as the Nomination form (including clearance form) in English can be found here and in French here
Deadline for applications: 23 November 2011
Elections to the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe
As you may be aware, elections to the Advisory Council on Youth of the Council of Europe will take place at the next Council of Members of the European Youth Forum in Braga, Portugal 18-19 November 2011.
The Advisory Council on Youth consists of 30 representatives from youth NGOs who provide input and opinions on the activities of the Council of Europe youth sector. Together with government representatives from each of the Council of Europe member states responsible for youth issues, they develop the priorities for the youth sector and make recommendations on future priorities and programmes.
Both Regions have nominated candidates to represent WAGGGS and WOSM in these elections as follows:
- Alexandru (‘Sandu’) Coica (Asociatia Nationala A Scoutilor Din Moldovo, Moldova) to represent WOSM
- Ilaria Esposito (Corpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori ed Esploratrici Italiani, Italy) to represent WAGGGS
Both candidates being presented are experienced in representing Guiding and Scouting externally and have been participating in Council of Europe activities. They are committed to promoting the role of Guiding and Scouting in the development of better youth policies at European level and their election to the Advisory Council will support the external relations and advocacy work of WAGGGS and WOSM in the regions.
Letter of support:
