- In 1914, Chesley Perry, Rotary's first general secretary, wrote, "Let Rotary make International Peace and Good Will its mission as an international organization.
- In 1942, Rotarians organized a conference in London that inspired the creation of UNESCO, whose aim was to build peace through knowledge and communication.
- In 1945, representatives from fifty nations gathered for a conference in San Francisco to finalize and approve the UN Charter. Rotary was one of 42 nongovernmental organizations that participated in an official consultative role. Rotary members guided agendas, performed translations, suggested wording and helped resolve disputes between the delegates.
- In 1946, Rotarians attended the first general assembly of the United Nations.
- In 1985 Polio Plus launched prompting Rotary to forge a closer connection with the United Nations along with the World Health Organization and other agencies.
- In 1989, the first annual Rotary Day at the United Nations was launched.
- In 1991, Rotary established a network of thirty representatives to the UN and other organizations.
- in 2000 Rotary partnered with the United Nations Foundation to raise money for polio eradication.
- In 2013, Retired RI General Secretary Edwin H Futa was appointed as the first dean of the Rotary Representative Network.
- In 2020, we can celebrate 75 years since the United Nations Charter was signed.