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\n\tSEVENTEEN <\/a>came together at the UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris this week to share the importance of supporting young people in pursuing their dreams.<\/p>\n \n\tThe event, which marked the first-ever session at the forum dedicated to a musical artist, was attended by more than 1,300 people from around the world, including representatives from the 194 Member States of UNESCO, 170 youth delegates and more. UNESCO, which is short for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency within the United Nations that works to promote \u201cworld peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture,\u201d per its website.<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWe want to make sure that no young people, no matter who they are or where they\u2019re coming from, ever give up on their dreams or get discouraged,\u201d SEVENTEEN member Mingyu said during the group\u2019s joint speech at the conference. \u201cWe believe that by supporting people\u2019s dreams, we are also spreading positivity and hope.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tJoshua chimed in by adding, \u201cWe have already experienced what it\u2019s like to make your dreams come true by coming together in solidarity for positive change. We hope that our actions through UNESCO will reach young people everywhere, who are fostering, reaffirming, and acting on their dreams, even as we speak.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tFollowing their speech, SEVENTEEN performed a medley of hits, including \u201c_WORLD,\u201d \u201cDarl+ing,\u201d \u201cHeadliner,\u201d \u201cGod of Music\u201d and \u201cTogether.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tWatch the full livestream of the UNESCO Youth Forum below.<\/p>\n