On June 26th, Pledis Entertainment announced that SEVENTEEN will be present at the UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador appointment ceremony, which will take place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France at 5:30 p.m. on the same day.
During the appointment ceremony, the members will be presented with their letter of appointment by UNESCO Secretary-General Audrey Azoulay and will each give a 10-minute acceptance speech. The group and Secretary-General Azoulay will also engage in a brief discussion before the ceremony concludes.
The appointment of SEVENTEEN as an official Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO will mark the first time a K-pop artist has received such recognition. It is also a significant moment for UNESCO, as it is their first time appointing a Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, a Priority Group.
Pledis clarified that UNESCO appoints individuals with esteemed reputations in different industries as goodwill ambassadors with the goal of promoting worldwide recognition and fostering involvement in the organization’s principles and initiatives.
International media outlets are closely following the announcement of the appointment. According to the US music magazine Billboard, SEVENTEEN’s extensive list of achievements has earned them yet another honor. British music magazine CLASH also quoted Secretary-General Audrey Azoulay, who praised SEVENTEEN for their music and positive energy that has inspired and supported young people worldwide.
Renowned French publication Le figaro hailed SEVENTEEN as “one of the world’s most beloved groups” and noted their recent designation as UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassadors. Another popular weekly newspaper, Paris Match, praised the group for their ability to connect with CARATs through their music and recognized them as global superstars for their genuine sincerity and exceptional talent.
On June 26th, today’s appointment ceremony for UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador will be broadcasted live on UNESCO’s official YouTube channel, and SEVENTEEN will be in attendance.
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