WASHINGTON — Oct. 1, 2025 — The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) will host a black-tie gala on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The event will celebrate eight decades of global cooperation, multilateral diplomacy, and humanitarian leadership.
The gala, themed “Building Our Future Together,” is presented with generous support from community partners, including title sponsor Accenture, and all proceeds will benefit UNA-NCA’s mission of advancing UN ideals through education, advocacy, and civic engagement.
Jim Sciutto, CNN’s Chief National Security Correspondent and anchor of “The Brief with Jim Sciutto,” will host the evening. Serving as the gala’s emcee, Sciutto will guide the program with a deep global perspective shaped by more than two decades of reporting on international affairs.
“The 80th anniversary offers a moment to reflect on that legacy, renew our commitments, and galvanize support among governments, business leaders, civil society, and citizens alike. The UN remains indispensable, not only in preserving what has been built, but in shaping stewardship and bold leadership for the future,” said Paula Boland, UNA-NCA President.
“We are thrilled to bring together our community for an evening of celebration and support, highlighting the power of local action to advance global ideals,” said Aaron Poynton, UNA-NCA Board Member and 80th Anniversary Gala Chair.
“With the generous support of partners like Accenture, this gala will fuel local programs that educate, engage, and mobilize our region in support of the UN’s mission and educate students to be global citizens,” said Anne Simmons-Benton, Chair of the Board of UNA-NCA.
Guests can expect an elegant evening of networking, diplomacy-inspired program elements, live entertainment, and opportunities to support UNA-NCA’s year-round education and advocacy initiatives serving the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia communities.
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With roots reaching back to the early 1950s, it remains one of the oldest and largest chapters of the UNA-USA.
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