International Mother Language Day 2023: 21 February

International Mother Language Day 2023: 21 February

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Category : Important Days Published on: February 22 2023

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  • The world celebrates International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism on February 21 every year. 
  • In 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved the idea of celebrating International Mother Language Day.
  • According to the UNESCO website, the day was established on the initiative of Bangladesh and has been observed worldwide since 1999.
  • This day, also known as 'Matribhasha Diwas,' is widely observed and celebrated.
  • The theme for International Mother Language Day 2023 has not yet been determined.
  • The theme for 2022 was "Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and Opportunities," while the theme for 2021 was "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society."
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