Pharrell Williams becomes goodwill ambassador

UNESCO, the UN's organization for education, science and culture, has appointed rapper and fashion designer Pharrell Williams as a goodwill ambassador in the area of artistic education and entrepreneurship.

» Published: December 18 2024

Pharrell Williams becomes goodwill ambassador
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Williams says in a comment that he hopes to deepen the sense of unity and togetherness in his work and even out the odds for marginalized groups. He also mentioned his poor background.

When I grew up in Virginia, I never believed in my wildest dreams that I would get such an opportunity.

Williams was appointed in February 2023 as creative director for the French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton's menswear. He is now joining a group of goodwill ambassadors that includes American jazz musician Herbie Hancock, Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase, and South Korean K-pop group Seventeen.

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