International Mother Language Day, which is observed on February 21st each year, raises awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. 2023 International Mother Language Day will focus on the theme ‘multilingual education - a necessity to transform education’.
International Mother Language Day 2022: The 21st of February is International Mother Language Day. The UN-designated day recognises the importance of languages and multilingualism in advancing inclusiveness, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals' emphasis on leaving no one behind.
International Mother Language Day 2021: History, theme, and significance | All you need to know
International Mother Language Day 2021: The idea to celebrate this day was initiated by Bangladesh, and it so happened, after a long period of struggle, read on to know more.
Updated: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:32 AM IST
New Delhi| Jagran Lifestyle Desk: The International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21. It was in the year 1999, that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented the topic of mother language and the issues that the people in Bangladesh faced (then Pakistan) at the UN General Conference, and since after the year 2000, this day has been observed as International Mother Language Day across the globe. The idea to celebrate this day was initiated by Bangladesh, and it so happened, after a long period of struggle.