33rd World Conference (WAGGGS)
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The 33rd World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
was held from 6 to 12 July 2008 in Johannesburg
, South Africa
. It was hosted by the Girl Guides Association of South Africa
. It was held in the Birchwood Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. Graça Machel
was the keynote speaker and received the World Citizenship Award
. Over 450 delegates attended representing 144 countries.
The 33rd World Conference logo
combined the WAGGGS logo and the South African Guides chosen pattern.
The Girl Guides Association of South Africa wanted to portray their African dream and the sense of unity of all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Ten lines within the logo symbolise the ten Laws shared by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. The three triangles symbolise the threefold Promise. The M shape symbolises the global challenges facing Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting that can be overcome through unity.
The conference's theme was "Join in, reach out, change lives".
Graça Machel was the keynote speaker. In her address, Machel spoke about her childhood and three women who had a significant impact on her life. She also expressed her views on the contemorary state of women's rights. Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
, also addressed the meeting.
Graça Machel was presented with the World Citizenship Award. Elspeth Henderson
, the outgoing chairman of the World Board, received the WAGGGS Silver Medal, WAGGGS' highest award.
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
was held from 6 to 12 July 2008 in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It was hosted by the Girl Guides Association of South Africa
Girl Guides Association of South Africa
The Girl Guides Association of South Africa is a girls-only organisation and is recognised by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts...
. It was held in the Birchwood Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. Graça Machel
Graça Machel
Graça Machel, DBE is a Mozambican politician and humanitarian. She is the third wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela and the widow of Mozambican president Samora Machel...
was the keynote speaker and received the World Citizenship Award
World Citizenship Award
The World Citizenship Award is an award of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts . Launched in 1996, the award is given to people outside the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting movement who have contributed to a better world in at least one of the following areas - peace, environment,...
. Over 450 delegates attended representing 144 countries.
The 33rd World Conference logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
combined the WAGGGS logo and the South African Guides chosen pattern.
The Girl Guides Association of South Africa wanted to portray their African dream and the sense of unity of all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Ten lines within the logo symbolise the ten Laws shared by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. The three triangles symbolise the threefold Promise. The M shape symbolises the global challenges facing Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting that can be overcome through unity.
The conference's theme was "Join in, reach out, change lives".
Graça Machel was the keynote speaker. In her address, Machel spoke about her childhood and three women who had a significant impact on her life. She also expressed her views on the contemorary state of women's rights. Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is a South African politician who was Deputy President of South Africa from 2005 to 2008. She was the first woman to hold the position and was the highest ranking woman in the history of South Africa...
, also addressed the meeting.
Graça Machel was presented with the World Citizenship Award. Elspeth Henderson
Elspeth Henderson
Elspeth Henderson is former World Board Chairman of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and an educational consultant. She is Irish.-Educational career:...
, the outgoing chairman of the World Board, received the WAGGGS Silver Medal, WAGGGS' highest award.