International Mother Language Day 2024

International Mother Language Day 2024 mind map
  When
    Observed by
      United Nations
    Date
      21 February
    Frequency
      Annual
  Why
    Promote Awareness
      Linguistic Diversity
      Cultural Diversity
    Preservation and Protection
      All Languages
  What
    Theme 2024
      Multilingual Education
        Pillar of Intergenerational Learning
    Significance
      Enhances Learning
        Language of Instruction
          Learner's First Language
      Solid Pillar
        Education
        Skill Transfer
    UNESCO's Role
      Implementing Multilingual Education Policies
      Practices
    Sustainable Development Goal 4
      Inclusive Quality Education
      Lifelong Learning for All
  Where
    Global Observance
    Origin
      Bangladesh
    Observance in India
      West Bengal
      Assam
      Jharkhand
      Tripura
      Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  Who
    Initiative by
      Bangladesh
    Supported by
      United Nations
      UNESCO
    Relevant Organizations
      UNESCO International Bureau of Education
      UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning
      UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
  How
    Educational Policies
      Incorporating Mother Languages
    Celebrations
      Awareness Campaigns
      Educational Events
  Significance
    Promotes Inclusion
      Removing Language Barriers
    Supports Sustainable Development
      Education Goals
    Preserves Indigenous Languages
    Connects Generations
      Intergenerational Learning

International Mother Language Day, observed annually on February 21, is a global event aimed at promoting linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism. The theme for 2024 focuses on multilingual education as a cornerstone of intergenerational learning. The day emphasizes the importance of mother languages in enhancing learning and education, underlining the necessity of implementing policies that integrate learners’ native languages in educational systems. Initially proposed by Bangladesh and supported by UNESCO and the United Nations, this observance underscores the significance of preserving and protecting all languages, thereby promoting inclusive education and supporting sustainable development goals.

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