International Mother Language Day is being celebrated globally.
This day is celebrated every year on this day. Here’s everything you need to know about this special day:
Idea
International Mother Language Day was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference in November 1999.
Who initiated it?
According to the UNESCO website, the day was established on the initiative of Bangladesh and has been observed worldwide since 1999.
Why is it celebrated?
The world celebrates International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism on February 21 every year.
Theme
The theme for International Mother Language Day 2023 has not yet been determined. The theme for 2022 was “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and Opportunities,” while the theme for 2021 was “Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society.”
