ABOUT HIGH NOTE

The High Note Global Initiative, founded by David Clark Cause, honors artists who intertwine music with the spirit of human rights, using their voices to champion social justice across borders. In a world where music knows no boundaries, musicians occupy a unique place, wielding the power to speak truth to power and mobilize individuals toward meaningful change. From advancing education and combating extreme poverty to challenging racism, sexism, ageism, and advocating for gender identity and environmental justice, musicians have consistently stood at the forefront of the global human rights movement.
THE ORIGIN

In 2017, David Clark proposed an inspired vision to UN Human Rights: a groundbreaking initiative to spotlight artists who champion social justice through their music. Thus, The High Note Global Initiative was born - a cause brand designed to amplify “music that matters” on a global stage. Embracing the concept of fusing human rights with the arts, UN Human Rights signed on as the Global Partner, lending its influence to this unique cause brand. 
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ABOUT HIGH NOTE

The High Note Global Initiative, founded by David Clark Cause, honors artists who intertwine music with the spirit of human rights, using their voices to champion social justice across borders. In a world where music knows no boundaries, musicians occupy a unique place, wielding the power to speak truth to power and mobilize individuals toward meaningful change. From advancing education and combating extreme poverty to challenging racism, sexism, ageism, and advocating for gender identity and environmental justice, musicians have consistently stood at the forefront of the global human rights movement.
THE ORIGIN

In 2017, David Clark proposed an inspired vision to UN Human Rights: a groundbreaking initiative to spotlight artists who champion social justice through their music. Thus, The High Note Global Initiative was born - a cause brand designed to amplify “music that matters” on a global stage. Embracing the concept of fusing human rights with the arts, UN Human Rights signed on as the Global Partner, lending its influence to this unique cause brand. 
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ABOUT HIGH NOTE

The High Note Global Initiative, founded by David Clark Cause, honors artists who intertwine music with the spirit of human rights, using their voices to champion social justice across borders. In a world where music knows no boundaries, musicians occupy a unique place, wielding the power to speak truth to power and mobilize individuals toward meaningful change. From advancing education and combating extreme poverty to challenging racism, sexism, ageism, and advocating for gender identity and environmental justice, musicians have consistently stood at the forefront of the global human rights movement.
THE ORIGIN

In 2017, David Clark proposed an inspired vision to UN Human Rights: a groundbreaking initiative to spotlight artists who champion social justice through their music. Thus, The High Note Global Initiative was born - a cause brand designed to amplify “music that matters” on a global stage. Embracing the concept of fusing human rights with the arts, UN Human Rights signed on as the Global Partner, lending its influence to this unique cause brand. 
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HIGH NOTE GLOBAL PRIZE

At the heart of this global initiative lies the distinguished High Note Global Prize, an award celebrating musicians who boldly advocate for human rights through both their artistry and activism. Presented by UN Human Rights, this prestigious accolade is reserved for an exceptional artist who has championed social justice causes for more than a decade. Backed by United Nations Human Rights and the Recording Academy, the High Note Global Prize has earned the revered moniker of “The Nobel Prize in Music.”
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GLOBAL PRIZE

At the heart of this global initiative lies the distinguished High Note Global Prize, an award celebrating musicians who boldly advocate for human rights through both their artistry and activism. Presented by UN Human Rights, this prestigious accolade is reserved for an exceptional artist who has championed social justice causes for more than a decade. Backed by United Nations Human Rights and the Recording Academy, the High Note Global Prize has earned the revered moniker of “The Nobel Prize in Music.”
PARTNERS

The Global Partner of The High Note Global Initiative is UN Human Rights, which represent human rights issues for the 193 Member States of the United Nations, and thus have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect human rights for all, everywhere.
“We are proud to support The High Note Global Initiative and The High Note Global Prize in an effort to galvanize global awareness of the importance of human rights, and at the same time honor artists who passionately use their work to promote and protect the rights of others.”

- Laurent Sauveur, Chief External Outreach, UN Human Rights
PARTNERS

The Global Partner of The High Note Global Initiative is UN Human Rights, which represent human rights issues for the 193 Member States of the United Nations, and thus have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect human rights for all, everywhere.
“We are proud to support The High Note Global Initiative and The High Note Global Prize in an effort to galvanize global awareness of the importance of human rights, and at the same time honor artists who passionately use their work to promote and protect the rights of others.”

- Laurent Sauveur, Chief External Outreach, UN Human Rights
PARTNERS

The Global Partner of The High Note Global Initiative is UN Human Rights, which represent human rights issues for the 193 Member States of the United Nations, and thus have a unique mandate from the international community to promote and protect human rights for all, everywhere.
“We are proud to support The High Note Global Initiative and The High Note Global Prize in an effort to galvanize global awareness of the importance of human rights, and at the same time honor artists who passionately use their work to promote and protect the rights of others.”

- Laurent Sauveur, Chief External
Outreach, UN Human Rights

HIGH NOTE GLOBAL PRIZE RECIPIENTS

HIGH NOTE CAUSE FLASH

To amplify the mission of The High Note Global Initiative and spotlight the social justice focus of the High Note Global Prize Recipient, a celebrity-driven Cause Flash launches to promote the recipient and their cause globally. This sweeping social media campaign harnesses the collective “Social Media Voices” of influential individuals and organizations, whose targeted cause messages resonate across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. In an instant, these messages reach hundreds of millions of followers worldwide, transforming a single event into a powerful wave of global awareness and engagement.
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CAUSE FLASH

To amplify the mission of The High Note Global Initiative and spotlight the social justice focus of the High Note Global Prize Recipient, a celebrity-driven Cause Flash launches to promote the recipient and their cause globally. This sweeping social media campaign harnesses the collective “Social Media Voices” of influential individuals and organizations, whose targeted cause messages resonate across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. In an instant, these messages reach hundreds of millions of followers worldwide, transforming a single event into a powerful wave of global awareness and engagement.
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CAUSE FLASH

To amplify the mission of The High Note Global Initiative and spotlight the social justice focus of the High Note Global Prize Recipient, a celebrity-driven Cause Flash launches to promote the recipient and their cause globally. This sweeping social media campaign harnesses the collective “Social Media Voices” of influential individuals and organizations, whose targeted cause messages resonate across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. In an instant, these messages reach hundreds of millions of followers worldwide, transforming a single event into a powerful wave of global awareness and engagement.
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