Rotary & the United Nations: 75 Years of Action

Contact: Jason Gonzalez
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10
Apr
2021
Apr 10, 2021 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
NY
United States of America

75 Years of Action: Rotary & The United Nations

(Celebrate 75 Years of Action between Rotary & the UN)

Saturday, 10 April 2021

10:00 - 13:00  U.S. Eastern / 16:00 – 19:00 Central European / 18:00 – 21:00 East Africa

This first ever multi-District-led occasion will be joined by a global audience, feature notable service projects and offer “behind-the-scenes" talks with leaders from the United Nations and the Rotary world. The event will encourage communities to seize opportunities for action in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
 

Expected highlights:

  • Special interview with Téa Leoni, actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
  • United Nations welcoming by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres
  • Rotary members and leaders including RIPN Jennifer Jones, RID/Incoming RIVP Valarie Wafer, Past TRF Trustee Carolyn Jones, & First Rotary Club President Sylvia Whitlock
  • Call-to-Actions by representatives of various United Nations Offices and Agencies
  • Spotlights on Rotary/Rotaract/Interact service projects that support the Sustainable Development Goals

We hope that you are able to attend this unique occasion along with your fellow Rotary members! Please RSVP via the event website + share our event on Facebook or LinkedIn with #75YearsOfAction.

You are also welcomed to nominate an ongoing or future service project led by a Rotary/Rotaract/Interact club to be featured during the event. The goal is to offer the global audience opportunities to take action on or after the day of the event.

 

This event is led by Rotary District 7230, in partnership with Rotary District 1990 and Rotary District 2080, and Rotary District 9212- each home of unique United Nations Agencies and Offices in New York City, Geneva, Rome, Nairobi and Addis Ababa. Together, we are celebrating worldwide the shared values of Rotary and the United Nations.

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RSVP today for 75 Years of Action to celebrate  the shared values of Rotary and the United Nations on 10 April 2021!