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October 4, 2025

Help shape the next generation of young leaders!

The UNA-NCA Young Professionals invite you to support their signature event focusing on Careers in International Affairs. The evening begins with a networking reception at the UN Foundation followed by topical dinners held at the foundation. Each dinner features distinguished speakers who will share their stories, answer guest’s questions, and offer advice on their experiences in the industry.

October 4, 2025

A Night to Launch Your Global Career!

On Saturday October 4th, 2025, UNA-NCA invites students and young professionals to participate in its semi-annual Young Professionals' Career Dinner series. Keynote speaker will be Katherine Boyce, UNA-NCA Director at Large and Associate Vice President, Program Operations & Planning at Meridian International Center.

October 10, 2025

Applications open until October 10th!

UNA-NCA is now accepting applications to our Spring 2026 Graduate Fellows Program!

This competitive program offers graduate students enrolled in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia are the opportunity to participate; learning to view the world through a “UN lens” alongside like-minded peers, experienced faculty, and foreign affairs professionals.

October 15, 2025

Come Celebrate the Former First Lady!

Come join UNA-NCA members, staff, and volunteers on Wednesday, October 15th for our happy hour event celebrating Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday, the International Day of the Girl, the 80th Anniversary of the UN, and the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

October 25, 2025

Building Our Future Together

We invite you to commemorate a milestone in global history. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the UNA-NCA will host a black-tie gala at the Embassy of France in the United States to mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. This distinguished fundraising event, presented with Accenture as Title Sponsor, will convene diplomats, public officials, business leaders, representatives of civil society, and cultural figures for an evening of reflection and celebration of eight decades of international cooperation and peace building. For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

October 25, 2025

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

UNA-NCA is grateful to those who have generously sponsored and supported our 80th Anniversary Celebration of the United Nations!

November 1, 2025

Internship Opportunities with UNA-NCA

UNA-NCA offers year-round, unpaid internships to current students (undergraduates and graduates) and recent graduates in all of our programs and departments. All Program Assistant positions are available for extension into the next possible semester.

November 1, 2025

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise and engage enthusiastic volunteers to support a better U.S.-UN partnership in the greater DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia communities. Program Committee Co-Chairs are vital members of UNA-NCA and can shape the conversation around issues that matter through empowering volunteers to organize events, write blogs and white papers, collaborate with thought-leaders, and co-lead advocacy initiatives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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