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International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is celebrated annually on February 21. Designated by UNESCO in 2000, IMLD promotes the preservation and protection of all languages. In 2025, IMLD will be celebrated by a variety of activities hosted by the American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) and West Regional Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) on the University of Arizona campus.
The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. This milestone highlights a quarter-century of dedicated efforts to preserve linguistic diversity and promote the use of mother tongues. It serves as a significant opportunity to reflect on achievements, renew commitments, and emphasize the critical role of language preservation in safeguarding cultural heritage, improving education outcomes and creating more peaceful, sustainable societies.
The global event organized at UNESCO Headquarters, "Languages matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day", will underscore the urgency of accelerating progress on linguistic diversity to build a more inclusive and sustainable world by 2030.
Visit the UNESCO site for more information.