Language is the most effective way humans have of communicating with one another and acts as a powerful instrument in the preservation. 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. Unesco celebrates international mother language day imld on february 21, 2017 under the theme towards sustainable futures through multilingual education. International mother language day why 21st february was choosen only. International mother language day is a great day for a person to celebrate their own language or to begin learning a new one. It is also a day to celebrate the bengali language and the culture of bangladesh. The general conference of the united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization unesco proclaimed international mot. 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. 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. A couple of months ago, i discovered a local connection to this story as well. Global software makers have incorporated more than 250 languages into the operating systems, but bangla, i udnerstand, is still not among them. Feb 24, 2014 international mother language day 2014 presentation sarkar anwar.
To foster sustainable development, learners must have access to education in their mother tongue and in other languages. On november 17,1999, unesco proclaimed february 21 to be international mother language day and it was first observed on february 21,2000. This annual focus on mother languages is a platform to stress the importance of the vital. International mother language day glade global learning. 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. International mother language day on raising bilingual children. 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. The language we learn from earliest childhood our mother language helps to link new generations to the past. International mother language day in canada international. This years theme is quality education, languages of instruction and learning outcomes, which aligns with their sustainable development goal 4 on education.
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. 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. International mother language day lat multilingual marketing. Presentation on international mother langu age day 1. It was first announced by unesco on 17 november 1999 and is being observed since 2000 all over the world. 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 will be framed by the international year of indigenous languages 2019. The theme for this year is local languages for global citizenship. International mother language day february 21 reclaiming. Pakistani boys react to brief history of international mother language day. The 2018 theme is, linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development. Celebrate international mother language day on feb. International mother tongue language day project literacy. International mother language day is celebrated every year on 21st february. Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and. International mother language day 2014 presentation youtube.
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. But the students of our country protested this announcement saying that bangla would be the state language of east pakistan. 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 is within its mandate for peace that it works to. Unspoken event events program life international and. 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. 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. The day also seeks to support quality education, unity, diversity and international understanding.
International mother language day celebration 2015. 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. This page is dedicated to celebrate linguistic diversity of multicultural australia and to highlight. International mother language day 21st february promotes linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism and tolerance. Unspoken annual celebration of international mother language day. Presentation contain why is mother tongue important. It was first announced by unesco on november 17, 1999. The overall objective of the day is to contribute to promoting global citizenship education. International mother language day 2015 united nations. Friday, 21 february international mother language day 2020.
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 a worldwide annual observance held on 21 february to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to. 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 2017 united nations. International mother language day imld is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 february to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. 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 3friends zone382016 4. 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.
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. This collection features primary, secondary and whole school resources celebrating multilingualism and highlighting the importance of languages. February 2016 on 21 february of each year, unesco invites the world to celebrate local languages on international mother language day imld. Unesco believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. International mother language day seeks to promote linguistic and cultural diversity as well as multilingualism. They also encourage people to maintain their knowledge of their mother language while learning and using more than one language. 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. International mother language day 2014 presentation sarkar anwar. International mother language day imld is observation observed every year by member states statements of the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco. International mother language day teaching resources. International mother language day is particularly significant in the sense that it has a cultural importance.
The then government of west pakistan declared in 1948 that only urdu would be the state language of pakistan. February 2014 each year on 21 february, unesco invites people to recognize and celebrate local languages on international mother language day imld. On february 21, international mother language day will be celebrating that fact. It is also a good day to learn about the country of bangladesh especially if you are a resident. International mother language day 2014 sil international.
We aim to protect our mother languages and increase awareness for them. 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. This years theme is quality education, language s of instruction and learning outcomes, which aligns with their sustainable development goal 4 on education. International mother language day linkedin slideshare. International mother language day imld is celebrated every year on 21 february with the overall objective to promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education. International mother language day is an observance held annually on 21 february worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. 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. Ppt international mother language day powerpoint presentation. 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.
Dec 17, 2016 international mother language day 2017. 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 2020 local timings. International mother language day presentation youtube. 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. See more ideas about mother language day, international mother language day and language. International mother language day is celebrated around the world, and it first began decades ago. 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. See more ideas about international mother language day, mother language day, language. Apr 25, 2016 the international mother language day. Hip hop tamizha special thanks to international mother language day organising team of iisc. International mother language day in 20202021 when, where.
The theme combines a continued focus on multilingual education with the recognition that there is great value in the knowledge that communities have. February 21 is international mother language day and this years theme is languages without borders. The opening ceremony of the celebration will be held at unesco hq on 21 february 2017. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the awareness of language and cultural diversity all across the world. Presented by rafiqul islam rifat iubat university of bangladesh 382016 friends zone 2 3. International mother language day has been observed every year since february 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a. International mother language movement, canberra, australia. 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. 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. International mother language day composition essay example. Below is how to say happy international mother language day in various languages.