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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:

• International Relations Month (October)
• Lions Day with the United Nations (UN)
• World Peace Day (January 24)
• Club twinning
• International cultural exchanges
• Stamp collecting and exchanging

Lions International Assistance Programs include:

• Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
• Lions ALERT Program
• Lions Emergency/Non-Emergency Assistance

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:

• Council of Europe
• UN in: 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