WAGGGS Conference last session

This morning was the last WAGGGS conference session of our time in Norway and this means it is voting day. Over the past few days delegations have been huddling in corners, usingWhatsApp and huddling in corners and lobbying others to support their motion or amendments. This is the serious bit of the conference. 

Each country gets one vote, no matter what size they are. Some votes are for full members and others are full and associate members. Everyone has to vote and we do have an abstention option. 

As a delegation we supported a number of motions relating to the financial budget and how we hold the region committee to account. Caroline also spoke to explain one motion we had proposed. 

This morning was a truly fascinating for those of us who were new to conference and a great mandate for the new committee. The next three years are going to be a great opportunity to build on the fantastic work of the outgoing committee to strengthen and grow the region.