Overview
- UNESCO announced the appointment on Tuesday from Paris, formalizing García Bernal’s new advocacy role for cultural and artistic education.
- The agency said he will put his influence and knowledge at the service of its actions to elevate arts education globally.
- García Bernal said he is very proud and deeply honored, calling for teamwork and for building community through cultural expression.
- UNESCO highlighted his cofounding of Ambulante in 2005, which brings documentary film to audiences outside major cultural circuits in Mexico and Latin America.
- Alongside his appointment, UNESCO named Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ibrahim Magassa and Costantza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou to complementary Goodwill roles.