Calmly Facing Socialist Transformation – Kweiyang Rotary Club (貴陽扶輪社) Celebrated United Nations Week in October 1949

In October 1949, the Kweiyang Rotary Club (貴陽扶輪社) commemorated United Nations Week, reflecting Rotary International’s strong historical ties with the UN. Rotary contributed significantly to the 1945 San Francisco Conference, helping draft Article 71 of the UN Charter, which granted NGOs consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. Over 50 Rotarians from various countries, including notable Chinese diplomats Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo and Dr. Hsu Mo, helped draft the Charter signed on June 26, 1945. Rotary International gained official consultative status in 1946 and began observing UN Council meetings and promoting UN awareness globally. To enhance understanding, Rotary clubs engaged schools and communities with educational events. United Nations Week, established by Rotary President Thomas A. Warren in 1948, became an annual event culminating near October 24, United Nations Day, promoting international cooperation and peace.

Em outubro de 1949, o Kweiyang Rotary Club (貴陽扶輪社) comemorou a Semana das Nações Unidas, refletindo os fortes laços históricos do Rotary International com a ONU. O Rotary contribuiu significativamente para a Conferência de São Francisco de 1945, ajudando a redigir o Artigo 71 da Carta da ONU, que concedeu status consultivo às ONGs junto ao Conselho Econômico e Social. Mais de 50 rotarianos de vários países, incluindo os diplomatas chineses Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo e Dr. Hsu Mo, participaram da redação da Carta assinada em 26 de junho de 1945. O Rotary International obteve status consultivo oficial em 1946 e passou a acompanhar reuniões do Conselho da ONU e a promover a conscientização global sobre a ONU. Para ampliar o entendimento, clubes Rotary envolveram escolas e comunidades com eventos educativos. A Semana das Nações Unidas, criada pelo presidente do Rotary Thomas A. Warren em 1948, tornou-se evento anual culminando em 24 de outubro, Dia das Nações Unidas, promovendo cooperação internacional e paz.

1949年10月，贵阳扶轮社（貴陽扶輪社）庆祝联合国周，体现了扶轮社与联合国长期的紧密联系。扶轮社在1945年旧金山会议上发挥了重要作用，参与起草《联合国宪章》第71条，该条款赋予非政府组织与经济及社会理事会的咨询地位。包括著名中国外交官顾维钧博士（Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo）和许墨博士（Dr. Hsu Mo）在内的50多名来自多个国家的扶轮社会员参与了1945年6月26日签署的宪章起草工作。扶轮国际于1946年获得正式咨询地位，开始派员观察联合国理事会会议并推广联合国信息。扶轮社通过学校和社区的教育活动增强公众认知。由扶轮社主席托马斯·A·沃伦（Thomas A. Warren）于1948年设立的联合国周成为年度活动，集中于10月24日联合国日，推动国际合作与和平。