… has been observed every year since 1999, and is celebrated on 21 February.
IMLD has been celebrated annually by UNESCO member states to raise awareness of the importance of recognizing cultural and linguistic diversity and multilingual education. This year it is celebrated as part of the 2010 – International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
UNESCO states: “Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilungual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.”
Wycliffe and its many partner organisations are working together on behalf of minority language groups worldwide, to provide God’s word in the mother tongue of every remaining language group that needs it. Find out more about how Wycliffe are involved.
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