International Mother Language Day; 21 February

The Division of Conference Management at UN Geneva joins the silver jubilee of the celebration of mother language day by highlighting the cultural wealth and language abilities of its staff and partners. , ,

International Mother Language Day | The United Nations Office at Geneva 21 February marks International Mother Language Day. This year, it's being commemorated for the 25th time to preserve linguistic diversity as part of our collective cultural heritage.

For many who , it is also an opportunity to inspect and question the power relations among languages, what languages are favoured, and what is passed on to the next generation. Global Voices ,

International Mother Language Day 2025 · Global Voices On Mother Language Day 2025, Global Voices is celebrating the 7,100 languages spoken worldwide. This Special Coverage celebrates that multilingualism and acknowledges the ways language can foster peace and understanding.

To celebrate International Mother Language Day 2025, the ABC Newsand Language First are relaunching , a national project that shares the stories behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names. ABC Audio

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On Mother Language Day This Place shares the stories behind Indigenous place names - About the ABC To celebrate UNESCO International Mother Language Day ABC News and First Languages Australia are relaunching This Place, a national project that shares the stories behind Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names.

On the occasion, theEconomic Commission for Africa Executive Secretary and Chief of Staff said play critical role in education and societal cohesion, noting that they not only serve as tools for learning but also as vessels of culture and heritage.
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Mother Languages Preservation Stressed in the Face of Endangered Languages Addis Ababa, February 20, 2025 (ENA)—The significance of mother tongues in the preservation of cultures and heritages was underscored in the face of endangered mother languages due to globalization. The United Nations community in Addis Ababa marked the International Mother Language Day 2025 under...

Educating children in speaking and publishing in Tibetan language. On this International Mother Language Day 2025 Radio Free Asia

On International Mother Language Day, Tibetans struggle to preserve their language | Radio Free Asia These efforts include educating children in the Tibetan language and publishing Tibetan language literature. Subscribe to o...

At its heart, this guide advocates . It champions their in languages they understand, supporting their path toward academic success, social inclusion, and a stronger sense of cultural identity. It speaks to, with, and for learners of all backgrounds, promoting a we must all learn to embrace: the language of acceptance, peace, and inclusion.

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Languages matter: global guidance on multilingual education book

At the occasion of the 25th edition of International Mother Language Day, three UNESCO International Literacy Prize laureates share their inspiring stories, demonstrating how literacy and mother languages are transforming education and empowering communities.
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Driving literacy through linguistic diversity and mother-language based learning At the occasion of the 25th edition of International Mother Language Day, three UNESCO International Literacy Prize laureates share their inspiring stories, demonstrating how literacy and mother languages are transforming education and empowering communities.

Quality education and endogenous curriculum: Strengthening national and local languages for relevant, effective, and contextualized curricular transformation.

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