History, Significance, Theme
<p>21st of February is observed as Mother language day internationally across the world. The day is being celebrated in order to spread awareness of linguistic, and cultural diversity, and to promote multilingualism. India is home to hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects which make its linguistic and cultural diversity the most unique in the world. Language is not only a means of communication but it also represents a diverse cultural and intellectual heritage.Also read: Delhi: Man kills girlfriend, stores body in RefrigeratorHistory: In November 1999, the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) proclaimed International Mother Language Day. The General Assembly of the UN welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution.More than 6,700 languages are spoken worldwide but at least 40% are threatened with extinction.The classroom has a vital role to play in keeping them alive!@UNESCO is calling on countries to imp</p>
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21st of February is observed as Mother language day internationally across the world. The day is being celebrated in order to spread awareness of linguistic, and cultural diversity, and to promote multilingualism. India is home to hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects which make its linguistic and cultural diversity the most unique in the world. Language is not only a means of communication but it also represents a diverse cultural and intellectual heritage.
History:
In November 1999, the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) proclaimed International Mother Language Day. The General Assembly of the UN welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution.
In the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly A/RES/61/266 on 16 May, 2007 called Member States “to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”. In fact with the same resolution, the General Assembly in 2008 proclaimed the International Year of Languages to encourage unity in diversity and global understanding through multilingualism and multiculturalism and named UNESCO to serve as the lead agency of the year.
Theme 2023:
This year marks the 24th edition of International Mother Language Day. The theme focuses on ‘multilingual education – a necessity to transform education.’
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