Paris, Dec 17 (AP) Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams is being named UNESCO's goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris, continuing his cultural dominance of the French capital as Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and performer at Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening earlier this month. The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based UN cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures, advancing education and health care for women, raising awareness about genocide prevention and safeguarding cultural heritage. Also Read | Messi and the Giants: Animated Children’s Series Produced By Lionel Messi and Sony Pictures TV Set to be Aired On Disney+, Here’s All You Need to Know.
Williams is joining a list of goodwill ambassadors that includes US jazz musician Herbie Hancock, Brazilian artist Vik Muniz and Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Williams has been particularly visible in Paris this year. Shortly before the Paris Olympics, his role as Louis Vuitton menswear designer took centre stage during a star-studded event at UNESCO's headquarters.
The show, celebrating the beauty of human skin, featured models wearing garments in shades representing the diverse hues of humanity. Also Read | 'Pls Don't Spread Hate on Social Media': Kapil Sharma Reacts to Controversy Over Alleged Racist Remarks on Atlee, Requests Users To Cross-Check Content Before Reacting. UNESCO leaders hope t.
