Unspoken annual celebration of international mother language day. Feb 20, 2014 international mother language day is an observance held annually on 21 february worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. International mother language day 3friends zone382016 4. February 2016 on 21 february of each year, unesco invites the world to celebrate local languages on international mother language day imld. Apr 25, 2016 the international mother language day. This collection features primary, secondary and whole school resources celebrating multilingualism and highlighting the importance of languages. International mother language day why 21st february was choosen only. International mother language day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 february to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. Because of this unfortunate incident, international mother language day is celebrated in all over the world, while it is a public holiday in bangladesh. The united nations information service unis vienna teamed up with a nonprofit organization called who i am to celebrate this years international mother language day through a yearlong project that culminated in a gala presentation at the vienna international centre on 25 february 2010. International mother language day 2014 presentation youtube.
International mother language day imld is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 february to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Feb 24, 2014 international mother language day 2014 presentation sarkar anwar. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the awareness of language and cultural diversity all across the world. To foster sustainable development, learners must have access to education in their mother tongue and in other languages. Feb 18, 2012 friends, posters, multicultural, languages, use the languages spoken at your school, use your own photos and childrens drawings not clipart, and make this a wholewall decoration for your school. International mother language day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 february to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to. International mother language day glade global learning. International mother language day celebration 2015. Ppt international mother language day powerpoint presentation. The then government of west pakistan declared in 1948 that only urdu would be the state language of pakistan. International mother language day 2017 united nations.
The 2018 theme is, linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development. On the occasion of international mother language day 2018, unesco reiterates its commitment to linguistic diversity and invites its member states to celebrate the day in as many languages as possible. Unesco supports mother language and multilingual education through international mother language day imld. Language is the most effective way humans have of communicating with one another and acts as a powerful instrument in the preservation. International mother language day linkedin slideshare. The term mother language is a calque, literally a wordforword translation of common terms such as the french langue maternelle or the spanish lengua maternal. Presentation on international mother langu age day 1. On february 21, international mother language day will be celebrating that fact. Since 1999, their protest has been commemorated by the establishment of international mother language day by unesco, with 2008 celebrated as unescos international year of languages. We aim to protect our mother languages and increase awareness for them. Friday, 21 february international mother language day 2020.
International mother language day seeks to promote linguistic and cultural diversity as well as multilingualism. It is also a day to celebrate the bengali language and the culture of bangladesh. From now on, 21st february so long observed in bangladesh as the bangla language martyrs day will be observed here simultaneously as the bangla language martyrs day and the international mother language day. Bhesas bangladesh heritage and ethnic society of alberta celebration of international mother language day in 2014 sparked a vivid dialogue between different local organizations like e. International mother language day presentation youtube. Global software makers have incorporated more than 250 languages into the operating systems, but bangla, i udnerstand, is still not among them. It is also a good day to learn about the country of bangladesh especially if you are a resident.
Unspoken event events program life international and. These students deaths in fighting for the right to use their mother language are now remembered on international mother language day. International mother language day 2019 is observed on thursday, february 21, 2019 international mother language day 2020 is observed on friday, february 21, 2020 wondering where we find all of these days, or if they re even real. Akhtar hossain speaking with the 24th premier of ontario, dalton mcguinty on international mother language day imld akhtar hossain seeking support from the ndp leader and the leader of the opposition canada jack layton in office may 2, 2011 august 22. International mother tongue language day project literacy. February 2014 each year on 21 february, unesco invites people to recognize and celebrate local languages on international mother language day imld.
International mother language day 2014 sil international. International mother language day on raising bilingual children. The language we learn from earliest childhood our mother language helps to link new generations to the past. This page is dedicated to celebrate linguistic diversity of multicultural australia and to highlight. To celebrate international mother language day 2019, the office of the united nations ombudsman and mediation services invites you to send us your favorite proverb in your mother tongue on the.
It was first announced by unesco on 17 november 1999 and is being observed since 2000 all over the world. Unesco promotes events and activities on international mother language day on february 21 to help encourage the recognition and celebration of the diverse heritage of humanitys mother tongues, especially minority ones, and to raise awareness about the need to preserve endangered languages. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a. International mother language day 2019 will be framed by the international year of indigenous languages 2019. International mother language day has been observed every year since february 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. February 21 is international mother language day and this years theme is languages without borders. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to.
Dec 16, 2016 since 1999, their protest has been commemorated by the establishment of international mother language day by unesco, with 2008 celebrated as unescos international year of languages. First announced by unesco on 17 november 1999, it was formally recognized by the united nations general assembly in its resolution establishing 2008 as the international year of languages. The day also seeks to support quality education, unity, diversity and international understanding. Recognised by the united nations as a day to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world it is a day when all involved in multilingualism, whether personally or professionally, should stop and consider where they can make a difference. It was first announced by unesco on november 17, 1999.
International mother language day is a great day for a person to celebrate their own language or to begin learning a new one. Celebrate international mother language day on feb. The overall objective of the day is to contribute to promoting global citizenship education. This years theme is quality education, language s of instruction and learning outcomes, which aligns with their sustainable development goal 4 on education. The general conference of the united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization unesco proclaimed international mot. Below is how to say happy international mother language day in various languages. A couple of months ago, i discovered a local connection to this story as well. International mother language day 2020 local timings.
International mother language day imld is celebrated every year on 21 february with the overall objective to promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education. It is in this spirit of celebration that the directorate of research and postgraduate support and the department of language and literature education mmust, and. International mother language day 2014 presentation sarkar anwar. International mother language day february 21 reclaiming.
Those brave hearts salam, borkat, rafiques sacrifice at once tragic glorious and the indignation of the people against an autocratic government had far reaching effect. They also encourage people to maintain their knowledge of their mother language while learning and using more than one language. International mother language movement, canberra, australia. Give our mother, canada another day to celebrate please support this proposal for an official holiday in canada in recognition of the mother language day on february 21st. International mother language day is celebrated around the world, and it first began decades ago. International mother language day is particularly significant in the sense that it has a cultural importance. This years theme is quality education, languages of instruction and learning outcomes, which aligns with their sustainable development goal 4 on education. Dec 17, 2016 international mother language day 2017.
Presentation contain why is mother tongue important. International mother language day in 20202021 when, where. The research shows us that without mother tongue books and instruction, millions of children will continue to be lost in the classroom, and will grow up without the. International mother language day lat multilingual marketing. International mother language day is celebrated every year on 21st february. But the students of our country protested this announcement saying that bangla would be the state language of east pakistan. International mother language day 21st february promotes linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism and tolerance. The theme combines a continued focus on multilingual education with the recognition that there is great value in the knowledge that communities have. International mother language day 2015 united nations. The day provides a wonderful opportunity to discover. International mother language day teaching resources.
Presented by rafiqul islam rifat iubat university of bangladesh 382016 friends zone 2 3. International mother language day is an observance held annually on 21 february worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. International mother language day in canada international. Unesco celebrates international mother language day imld on february 21, 2017 under the theme towards sustainable futures through multilingual education. On february 21, 2015 numerous organizations, professional bodies, and people interested in the celebration of mother language and the topic of linguistic diversity joined together at the monument initiated by the bangladesh pressclub centre of alberta bpca in assistance with the bangladesh heritage and ethnic society of alberta bhesa. Last international mother tongue language day, we learned that as much as 40% of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. Unesco believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. The opening ceremony of the celebration will be held at unesco hq on 21 february 2017. I would like to give credit to the facebook page international mother language day celebration where people have posted how to say happy international mother language day in their languages. International mother language day composition essay example. Feb 02, 2017 international mother language day is an observance held annually on 21 february worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Hip hop tamizha special thanks to international mother language day organising team of iisc. Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and. This annual focus on mother languages is a platform to stress the importance of the vital.
See more ideas about mother language day, international mother language day and language. It also remembers events such as the killing of four students on february 21, 1952, because they campaigned to officially use their mother language, bengali, in bangladesh. Feb 21, 2017 last international mother tongue language day, we learned that as much as 40% of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. Celebrating international mother language day microsoft edu. International mother language day imld is observation observed every year by member states statements of the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco. On november 17,1999, unesco proclaimed february 21 to be international mother language day and it was first observed on february 21,2000.
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