Seventeen will be named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Youth by the organisation’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay at a ceremony at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 26.

The appointment comes after SEVENTEEN played a key role at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum, held in Paris in November 2023. During the event, the group emphasized the value of youth unity and activism through an impactful speech and energetic live performance in front of representatives from UNESCO’s 194 Member States, youth representatives from various countries, and hundreds of fans.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said, “Seventeen and UNESCO share a common commitment to empowering young people to make a difference and address the challenges of our century. They continue to inspire and support young people around the world with their music and positive energy. After many successful joint actions, I wanted our partnership to gain even more strategic importance. On 26 June, I will be delighted to welcome the 13 members of the group to the family of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors.”

In 2022, SEVENTEEN partnered with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO on the ‘#GoingTogether’ project, resulting in the construction of new educational facilities in Timor-Leste and the provision of educational support in Malawi.

Taking on the role of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth, Seventeen will devote their skills and influence to supporting the organization’s principles and mission. During the ceremony on June 26, Audrey Azoulay will present their plan to highlight the issues facing young people and promote opportunities for concrete change through UNESCO initiatives. The group will also launch the new Seventeen x UNESCO collaboration, which aims to support youth projects around the world.