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The United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City (UNAGKC) presents the 55th Annual Mayor's United Nations Day Dinner, hosted by Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas, to celebrate the signing of the UN Charter and to honor local global citizens. The 55th annual dinner will take place on Oct 26, 2026.
Tickets available at the link:
https://www.una-kc.org/events/55th-annual-mayors-united-nations-day-dinner
We're honored to announce the Guest Speaker for the event is Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The 2026 World Citizens are Benny and Edith Lee.
Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière (born 20 August 1965 in Paris, France) is a French-born former journalist and diplomat who has served as the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General since 19 February 2014, under António Guterres. He is also a Georgetown University School of Foreign Service alumnus (SFS’88)
The Office of the Spokesperson plans the Secretary-General's media related activities and briefs journalists on a daily basis. Prior to his appointment he served as Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan from 2005 to 2006 and then as Deputy Communications Director for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon from 2006 to 2007. Immediately prior to his current appointment, Mr. Dujarric was the Director of News and Media for the United Nations Department of Public Information and he also served as Director of Communications for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Benny Lee (Yung Chieh Lee is his given name) is on the Board of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City and has served in a wide range of roles in local business community organizations. He is author of "A Taiwanese Immigrant’s Journey to Kansas City: A Business, Music, and Community Leader". Edith Lee has served as President of Duracomm Lighting Corporation. Shawnee Mission Medical Center (now AdventHealth) named its new birth center lobby the Benny and Edith Lee Atrium. The Lees were also founding patrons of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Mayor Quinton Lucas is an American politician, lawyer, and academic who took office as the 55th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri in August 2019. As the youngest person elected to the role since 1855, he is recognized for championing fare-free public transit and expanding affordable housing. He is a longtime supporter of the United Nations, and this will be his eighth year to attend the annual event.
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Event venue
The Gallery Event Space, 51 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106-2918, United States
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