SEVENTEEN Named First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador For Youth

SEVENTEEN adds another milestone to their long list of achievements as they become the first-ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador For Youth

Cara Tirona

<p>On <strong>June 26</strong>, the thirteen-member boy group comprising of <strong>S.coups</strong>, <strong>Jeonghan</strong>, <strong>Joshua</strong>, <strong>Jun</strong>,<strong>Hoshi</strong>, <strong>Wonwoo</strong>, <strong>Woozi</strong>, <strong>The8</strong>, <strong>Mingyu</strong>, <strong>DK</strong>, <strong>Seungkwan</strong>, <strong>Vernon</strong> and <strong>Dino</strong> will head to the<strong>UNESCO Paris </strong>headquarters to participate in a formal induction ceremony. During thisevent, the group will be officially recognized for their new role and will meet with UNESCOofficials to discuss their upcoming initiatives and collaborative projects aimed at empoweringyouth worldwide.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8CMk10yooy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8CMk10yooy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div 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style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by SEVENTEEN (@saythename_17)</a></div></div></blockquote> </div><div><br/></div><p>As <strong>UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Youth</strong>, <strong><a href="https://metro.style/culture/tech/seventeen-joins-lazada-as-happiness-ambassadors/31561" target="_blank">SEVENTEEN</a></strong> will use their platform toadvance UNESCO’s efforts focused on youth empowerment and education. Their role willinclude engaging in various campaigns, raising awareness about youth-related issues, andmotivating young people to become active participants in their communities.<br/></p><div><br/></div><p>It’s the perfect partnership, as both SEVENTEEN and UNESCO are deeply committed tofostering a better future for young people.</p><div><br/></div><p>&#x27;SEVENTEEN and UNESCO share the same commitment to empowering young people todrive change and address the challenges of our century. They also inspire and supportyoung people around the world with their music and positive energy,&#x27; said UNESCO generaldirector <strong>Audrey Azoulay</strong> in a statement.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[17&#x27;S] SEVENTEEN <a href="https://twitter.com/UNESCO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNESCO</a> Youth Forum SEVENTEEN Session! <br/>Let&#x27;s make it so we&#x27;re all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoingTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoingTogether</a> by learning together.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SEVENTEEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SEVENTEEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EC%84%B8%EB%B8%90%ED%8B%B4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#세븐틴</a> <a href="https://t.co/FR4MKheUiD">pic.twitter.com/FR4MKheUiD</a></p>— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) <a href="https://twitter.com/pledis_17/status/1724540206550860057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2023</a></blockquote> </div><div><br/></div><p>This is not SEVENTEEN&#x27;s first collaboration with UNESCO. In November 2022, the K-popgroup took part in the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum at the UNESCO headquarters, wherethey engaged with youth representatives from over 170 countries. Members Seungkwan,Jun, Woozi, Mingyu, Joshua, and Vernon took to the podium to share meaningful speeches,and the group gave uplifting performances of their hit songs “<strong>_WORLD</strong>,” “<strong>Darl+ing</strong>,”“<strong>Headliner</strong>,” “<strong>God of Music</strong>,” and “<strong>Together</strong>” to spread a positive message.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>They even launched the initiative ‘<strong>#GoingTogether</strong>’ in collaboration with the <strong>Korean NationalCommission</strong> for UNESCO to set up two community learning centers in East Timor, aiming toprovide education for marginalized students.</p><div><br/></div><p>As their hit song “God of Music” says, ‘SEVENTEEN to the world!’</p><div><br/></div><p>SEVENTEEN becoming UNESCO’s first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth is agroundbreaking moment that shows just how powerful music can be in driving social change.Their impact goes way beyond entertainment, making them a symbol of hope and inspirationfor young people all over the world.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4f51c226-1386-4ba1-aebd-d6adf7e3bea0_seventeen.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/283c41d5-bc36-406e-b3a2-e7fda07171bb_seventeen 1.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>SEVENTEEN has taken the world by storm since their debut in 2015. Known for theirintricate choreography, self-produced music, and engaging performances, the group hasgarnered a massive international fanbase. With multiple chart-topping albums and sold-outworld tours, SEVENTEEN has become a symbol of the global reach and cultural impact ofK-pop.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>You can watch SEVENTEEN’s visit to the UNESCO headquarters on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK94oJfub24" target="_blank">UNESCO’s YouTube channel</a>.</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/blackpink-recognition-from-king-charles-iii/36735" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BLACKPINK Receives National Recognition from King Charles III</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/twice-dahyun-ventures-into-acting/38320" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TWICE’s Dahyun Is Ready to Take on Her Acting Career</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/korean-stars-who-portrayed-k-pop-idols-in-k-dramas/38291" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Korean Stars Who Portrayed K-Pop Idols in K-Dramas</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/bts-jin-back-from-the-military/38271" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven Reasons Why We’re Excited to See Jin of BTS Again</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script>

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SEVENTEEN Named First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador For Youth

Cara Tirona

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