“I will do my best to be honest and fair…” It’s the first line of the
Girl Scout Law and has been an important component of the Girl Scout
program since its founding. Ongoing events have brought to light how
unfairly some girls and families have been treated in America and
across the globe for centuries.
This page is a resource to help girls, families, and troop leaders
navigate equity and social justice issues.
Racism goes against the values of Girl Scouts, and although we have
acted to counter racism throughout our history, we know we have
enormous work ahead of us to build a truly anti-racist organization.
We are prioritizing these efforts, both on an individual level and
within every aspect of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts of the USA and all
111 Girl Scout councils are engaging in challenging discussions,
bringing forward previously unheard voices, acting with integrity, and
learning from any missteps. We pledge to never stop working to create
the just and equitable world that every girl, and all of us, deserve.
You're invited to stand with us against racism.