International Decade of Indigenous Languages

In Guatemala, children from 6 Mayan communities receive the book What Makes Us Human in their native language. An initiative by @Cholsamaj, @UNESCO and the Mayan Languages Preservation Project to encourage children to read, imagine, and grow without leaving their language behind

Today, we celebrate #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! 🌍 On this #IMLD, we recognize the leadership of youth who are championing multilingual education, from classrooms to digital spaces, and ensuring their mother tongues continue to thrive. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZINp8P

1 year ago at UNESCO HQ, history was made: the first dissertation ever presented entirely in Kaqchikel, by Kawoq Baldomero Cuma Chávez, at #LT4All Conference. Ahead of #IMLD (21 Feb), he reminds us that speaking our mother tongue keeps cultures and knowledge alive.

On #IMLD, we celebrate the power of mother tongues to shape education, identity & inclusion. Meet a Maasai youth advocate empowering Indigenous children through mother-tongue education — a powerful reminder that languages matter for learning & dignity: bit.ly/4aKcqFD

On 21 February, the world will celebrate #InternationalMotherLanguageDay 🌍📚 This year, we shine a spotlight on young people, leaders working to revitalize, promote, and transmit their languages to future generations. Learn more: bit.ly/4adk1NZ

LAST CHANCE to apply to the IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous & Endangered Languages! 🌍📚 📅 Apply by 15 December 2025! For details on submission and selection process: bit.ly/43RqWK7 #IDIL @UNESCO & @IBBYINT

#IDIL was at the heart of G20 Culture Working Group side-event hosted by South Africa! @UNESCO and Global Task Force Co-Chair Prof. Magwa stressed that knowledge preservation and digital inclusion are key for #IndigenousLanguages to thrive online. More: bit.ly/3LXwnjC

UNESCO launched the Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era! #IndigenousLanguages remain largely excluded from the digital world. This new Roadmap offers a powerful tool to change that. 📘 Read more: bit.ly/3JMpz7y

@UNESCO launched the Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era! #IndigenousLanguages remain largely excluded from the digital world. This new Roadmap offers a powerful tool to change that. 📘 Read more: bit.ly/3JMpz7y

On #ITD2025, @UNESCO and @TranslationCom1 brought together experts and communities to explore tools, challenges, and solutions for Indigenous languages in cyberspace. 📖🎥Read our article to explore key insights and watch the full recording: bit.ly/42CKxw1

There is still time to apply to the @IBBYINT-@UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous & Endangered Languages! 🌍📚 For details on submission and selection process: bit.ly/43RqWK7

Building on the @UNESCO–@ICANN MoU, we invite partners worldwide to celebrate #UADay2026! 🌍 Submit your event proposal by 9 Nov 2025 and help advance a #multilingual, inclusive Internet. Learn more: bit.ly/4nLrgkH #IDIL #Internet4All

Tomorrow’s the day! 🌍✨ Join us to celebrate International Translation Day 2025 with @UNESCO & @TranslationCom1! Meet our speakers who will share perspectives on how to shape the future of Indigenous language translation.💬🌐 Details and YouTube live: bit.ly/4mjYYMM

Next Tuesday, we are celebrating #InternationalTranslationDay 2025 with @UNESCO & @TranslationCom1. Don't forget to check our visual for the appropriate timezone! For more details about the event and to watch it live on YouTube: bit.ly/4mjYYMM

Have you seen the program for our International Translation Day event? 👀 On 30.09.25, @UNESCO & @TranslationCom1 will bring together Indigenous language professionals, translators & interpreters to discuss trust in Indigenous translation. Learn more: bit.ly/4mjYYMM

"Our language is not just words — it is memory, it is knowledge, it is our way of being in the world." In this powerful interview, Dr. Kati Álvarez shares why protecting #IndigenousLanguages is vital for the future of humanity. Read the full interview: bit.ly/43Fkk0P

Join @UNESCO and Translation Commons on 30 September 2025 for a special online event to celebrate International Translation Day, focusing on #IndigenousLanguages! This year's theme will explore trust in Indigenous translation. For more details: bit.ly/4mjYYMM #IDIL

⏳ Just 1 WEEK LEFT to participate in the Global Survey on Indigenous Languages! We're calling on Indigenous Peoples, policymakers, and civil society members to help shape the future of #IndigenousLanguages. Take the survey: bit.ly/4iEPObV 📷 Guilherme Meneghelli

UNESCO is inviting experts from around the world to join the Ad-hoc groups of the Global Task Force for Making a Decade of Action for Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032)! 📢 Interested? Learn more and submit your candidacy here: bit.ly/4p9dJ7i 📷 Guilherme Meneghelli

In Yaeda Chini Valley, @UNESCO launched a pilot with the Hadzabe people to preserve endangered language and tracking knowledge. With support from Juǀ’hoansi San trackers, youth are learning to document ancestral skills using digital tools. Read the full story: unesco.org/en/articles/un…