International Mother Language Day, 21 February

[Don Osborn]

FYI. some quick links on IMLD (from the UNESCO site):

21 February - International Mother Language Day (overview)
http://tinyurl.com/3yunjt 

International Mother Language Day (21 February 2008)
http://tinyurl.com/2w5rdc 

Launching of the International Year of Languages in the framework of the
International Mother Language Day
http://tinyurl.com/2dqkak 

Also, I've collected some other links at
http://donosborn.org/iyl/index.php/Main/IMLD



> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lgpolicy-list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu [mailto:owner-lgpolicy-
> list at ccat.sas.upenn.edu] On Behalf Of Harold Schiffman
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:13 AM
> To: lp
> Subject: International Mother Language Day, 21 February
> 
> International Mother Language Day, 21 February
> 
> In 1999 UNESCO proclaimed 21 February as The International Mother
> Language Day, to be observed throughout the world. The day is
> celebrated to promote mother tongues and encourage linguistic
> diversity and multilingual education. Activities during the event aim
> to increase the awareness about linguistic and cultural traditions
> throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding,
> tolerance and dialogue.
> 
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