Pharrell Williams – UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

On Tuesday, December 17th, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, appointed Pharrell Williams as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship at a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris.

“A complete artist, Pharrell Williams is also a humanist who works to put culture at the service of peace and bringing people together. He believes in the power of creativity and education to build a better future. His commitments resonate with UNESCO’s mandate.  I am delighted that he is joining UNESCO’s family of Goodwill Ambassadors today to support our action,” declared Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.

As Academy Award-nominated Musician and Filmmaker, Philanthropist and Men’s Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, the 13 time GRAMMY award winner is a multi-faceted creator. With billions of streams since his debut in 2006, his songs such as ‘Happy’ and ‘Get Lucky’ and his collaborations with some of the world’s greatest artists resonate on every continent.

As part of the roadmap that Audrey Azoulay has entrusted to him, Pharrell Williams will carry UNESCO’s voice at major international cultural events, as well as supporting the educational and cultural programmes implemented by the Organization around the world. As a Goodwill Ambassador, he will continue to be a mentor and role model for young creators, particularly in Africa, where UNESCO supports the development of cultural industries.