55th Annual Mayor's United Nations Day Dinner
Mon, Oct 26
|The Gallery Event Space
We are excited to announce our Keynote Speaker, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations and our World Citizens of the Year, Benny and Edith Lee. 6:00pm Reception 6:45pm Dinner Registration Deadline: October 18
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Gallery Event Space, 61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
About The Event
Our Keynote Speaker: Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the UN
World Citizen of the Year Honorees: Benny and Edith Lee
Stéphane Dujarric is the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. As Spokesperson, Mr. Dujarric provides information to the global media on the activities of the Secretary-General and the entire United Nations system, through daily live-streamed briefings, official statements, media interviews and off-the-record conversations. He and his team advise the Secretary-General and other senior UN officials on their media interactions, and coordinate interviews and briefings with media outlets around the world. Mr. Dujarric began his career with the United Nations 22 years ago as an Associate Spokesperson.
Benny and Edith Lee are committed to giving back to Kansas City by promoting international awareness and cultural appreciation. To fulfill this promise, they regularly open their home for dinner receptions to welcome international soldiers, artists, diplomats, academics, and visiting musicians from around…
Tickets
Individual
$125.00
UNA GKC Member
$100.00
Student Ticket
Buy a ticket for a student or sponsor a student ticket.
$75.00
Table for ten
$1,250.00
Ambassador Sponsor
Includes table for 10, extra visibility at the dinner including logo during slide show, two bottles of wine, and two valet parking passes.
$1,500.00
Total
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