Lions Clubs International
British Isles and Ireland
Lions United Nations day
Lions Clubs
International have a long standing relationship with the United Nations and to
celebrate this a “United Nations Day” event was held at the Palace of
Westminster, London on 13th March 2012.
The Patron of
Lions Clubs in British Isles, Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex,
attended together with our International President Dr Wing-Kun Tam.
Speakers were
International President Tam, Maureen Maguire the Federation President of
Soroptomist GB & Ireland and from UNICEF Jane Kellas, an expert in Child
Survival. Lions donate towards the UNICEF “School in a Box” which is used to
help continue child education in time of disasters.
History of Lions Clubs & UN:
The relationship between Lions Clubs International and the UN began after the end of World War II.
In San Francisco, California, USA, on October 24, 1945 (forever known as UN Day), U.S. President Harry Truman joined Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other world leaders in signing the UN charter.
In the same year, Lions founder Melvin Jones and Past International Presidents Fred W. Smith and D.A. Skeen were asked to help develop the non-governmental organization (NGO) charter for the new global organization. At the time, Lions Clubs International was already an established worldwide service organization.
During the ensuing years, the two organizations have cooperated on many humanitarian ventures. Lions have provided aid and manpower for UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) projects.
From the beginning, the relationship between Lions Clubs International and the UN has been limited to humanitarian endeavors. In keeping with its stated Purposes, Lions Clubs International has no involvement in the political or security affairs of the UN.
In San Francisco, California, USA, on October 24, 1945 (forever known as UN Day), U.S. President Harry Truman joined Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other world leaders in signing the UN charter.
In the same year, Lions founder Melvin Jones and Past International Presidents Fred W. Smith and D.A. Skeen were asked to help develop the non-governmental organization (NGO) charter for the new global organization. At the time, Lions Clubs International was already an established worldwide service organization.
During the ensuing years, the two organizations have cooperated on many humanitarian ventures. Lions have provided aid and manpower for UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) projects.
From the beginning, the relationship between Lions Clubs International and the UN has been limited to humanitarian endeavors. In keeping with its stated Purposes, Lions Clubs International has no involvement in the political or security affairs of the UN.
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