World Thinking Day is observed on February 22 to celebrate the international friendship and sisterhood within the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting movement.
History: Established in 1926 by Girl Guide and Girl Scout delegates at a World Conference.
Day Importance: Celebrated on the birthday of both Lord Baden-Powell (founder of the Scout movement) and his wife Olave Baden-Powell.
Significance: Empowering young women, advocating for gender equality, discussing issues impacting girls globally.
Observing: Fundraising events, awareness campaigns, discussions about important topics, and celebrating the international sisterhood of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Objective: World Thinking Day is observed to essentially "think" about and support the global community of young female leaders within the scouting movement.
Past themes have focused on issues like poverty, inequality, and access to education Themes have also explored issues like environmental sustainability, gender equality, peace, and poverty.
It is also celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations around the world.