SEVENTEEN's Joshua took the stage at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 25 (local time) for the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN: Celebrating Youth, Creativity and Well-Being Together ceremony, delivering a heartfelt speech as the group's UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador. Reporting from OSEN and IlDaily confirms Joshua represented all 13 members of the group at the event.
What Joshua Said
Opening his speech, Joshua expressed how honored he felt to stand at the podium on behalf of his fellow members, passing along their encouragement and gratitude to everyone in attendance. He went on to reference SEVENTEEN's Global Youth Grant Scheme, a youth support program the group has been advancing together with UNESCO, saying the passion and creativity of young people had moved him deeply.
In a powerful moment, Joshua urged young people around the world not to let anyone diminish or chip away at their dreams. He closed with a message of solidarity that is already making the rounds among fans:
"Wherever your path may lead, always remember — SEVENTEEN is right here."
About the Ceremony
The event was held to celebrate the progress of SEVENTEEN and UNESCO's ongoing collaboration around youth creativity and well-being. It also served as an occasion to announce expanded support plans for outstanding participant groups within the Global Youth Grant Scheme program. For CARATs watching from home, seeing Joshua speak at one of the world's most recognized international organizations — representing every single member — is a proud reminder of just how far SEVENTEEN's global impact reaches.
