Rotary International's Role in the
Founding of the United Nations

* Rotary World

 
R otary International has a long history of involvement with the United Nations.  Indeed, a number of Rotarians were prominent leaders at the founding of the UN.  This description from the Rotary Global History Fellowship outlines RI's role in 1945:

 

"At the organization conference of the United Nations held in San Francisco in 1945, the United States delegation invited Rotary International to appoint consultants. Eleven prominent Rotarians served in this capacity with resulting influence on the humane aspects of the Charter. In particular, Article 71 of the United Nations Charter attests this influence:


"The Economic and Social Council may make suitable arrangements for consultation with non-governmental organizations which are concerned with matters within its competence......


"Subsequently, Rotary International was granted consultative status, and through the years prominent Rotarians have served as observers at various important meetings."

 

Visit the website of the Rotary Global History Fellowship to learn about Rotary's role in the development of this important international institution.