Rotary International President R. Gordon R. McInally has issued a heartfelt message calling for peace in a world plagued by conflict. Highlighting the volatile situations in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and Central Africa, President McInally emphasizes Rotary’s role in advancing peace.
He urges Rotarians to embody peacebuilding behavior, encouraging understanding and compassion in their interactions. Drawing inspiration from U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy’s empathetic speech in 1968, President McInally emphasizes the power of empathy in times of crisis.
President McInally’s message underscores Rotary’s commitment to peace and its vision of a world where people unite to create lasting change. His call for empathy and understanding resonates deeply, reminding Rotarians of their responsibility to be beacons of peace in their communities and the world.