Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Drought, desertification and land degradation are growing global challenges, threatening lives and livelihoods around the world.

But it's not too late to act.

Wednesday's World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights the urgent need for ambitious, meaningful climate action to protect and restore land for present and future generations.

06/18/2026

“When women are safe, nations are more peaceful.”

In a briefing to the Security Council, UN Women chief Sima Bahous stressed that women can and must play a key role in the pursuit of peace in conflict areas around the world.

“Peace is more likely to be reached faster — and to last longer — when women are at the table,” she said, adding that gender equality and women’s empowerment are among the most powerful approaches to creating a safer future for all people.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

“Hate speech is the first step down the path of dehumanization, a path that leads all too frequently to violence, conflict, and atrocity crimes.”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on people everywhere to reject prejudice in all its forms, and build a world based on human rights, dignity and respect.

Thursday is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

We were delighted to meet the annual Rotary community service scholarship and toolship award recipients from various high schools in the three Bridgewaters towns this morning. Their dedication to service projects benefiting local and international communities is truly commendable.