International Relations is one of the seven Adopted Service Programs of Lions Clubs International. 
The Third Purpose of Lions Clubs International is: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world
Lions international friendship programs include:
- Club twinning
- Lions Day with the United Nations (UN)
- International Relations Month (October)
- World Peace Day (January 24)
- International cultural exchanges
- Stamp collecting and exchanging
Lions international assistance programs include:
Learn about Lions and the UN Global Compact.
Resources
- Lions International Relations publication (IAD 101) and PowerPoint (Please allow a few minutes for the PowerPoint to load.)
Each year, The International Association of Lions Clubs appoints a Lion representative to the following international organizations:
- UN in: New York, USA; Vienna, Austria; Geneva, Switzerland
- UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in: New York, USA; Geneva, Switzerland; Nairobi, Kenya
- UN Department of Public Information; New York, USA
- UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); New York, USA
- UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Paris, France
- UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Rome, Italy
- UN Non-Governmental Organization Committee on Narcotics and Substance Abuse; New York, USA
- UN World Health Organization (WHO); Rome, Italy
- Council of Europe