Focus on new information technologies for International Mother Language Day

Half of the world's 6,000 languages are endangered. International Mother Language Day (IMLD, 21 February) underlines the importance of preserving this cultural and linguistic wealth. The theme for this year - The information and communication technologies for the safeguarding and promotion of languages and linguistic diversity - highlights the new technologies' enormous potential for safeguarding, documenting and promoting the use of mother languages.

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