International Mother Language Day in 2023

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2023 Date	February 21, 2023
2024 Date	February 21, 2024

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International Mother Language Day in 2023

International Mother Language Day seeks to promote linguistic and cultural diversity as well as multilingualism. This day aims to support quality education, unity, diversity, and international understanding.

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Happy International Mother Language Day! The Kurdish language has been the core element in the struggle for liberty. Despite the murder of tens of thousands of Kurds by different regimes, the nation's identity remains alive through the rich language, & its beautiful dialects. https://t.co/seTvrYribT
— Washington Kurdish Institute (@wdckurd) February 21, 2023

Today I recognized International Mother Language Day on the Senate floor. I am proud to be a Bangladeshi American and it is important to remember our language martyrs on Ekushey February. May we always celebrate language diversity & language access in the State of Georgia. https://t.co/KiQmuENnRf
— Nabilah Islam (@NabilahIslam) February 22, 2023

In many countries, students are taught in a language other than their mother tongue, which compromises their ability to learn effectively. On Tuesday's #MotherLanguageDay, join @UNESCO in calling for mother tongue-based education: https://t.co/0IswlW4vSX https://t.co/1oNaeCwVqs
— United Nations (@UN) February 21, 2023

One day before International Mother Language Day, we remember that on this day, 20 years ago, Spain closed the only daily newspaper in Basque language. Next day, while they were torturing the staff of Egunkaria, a new paper in our language was being published. https://t.co/EiFLXkDWgm
— Urtzi Urrutikoetxea (@urtziurruti) February 20, 2023

On Intn’l Mother Language Day, we honor the 1952 Language Movement of the Bangladeshi people that made Bengali their official language. Today we mark that anniversary by celebrating every language, including all 800 in NYC. Bengali is the 4th most spoken language in Queens. https://t.co/Ur0u0E7SsW
— Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) February 21, 2023

Today, New York State celebrates International Mother Language Day! Did you know that New Yorkers speak around 800 different languages? We are proud of our cultural diversity and recognize the importance of preserving and protecting all the languages of the world. 1/ 🌎 https://t.co/9qzGHZeuRx
— NYS General Services (@NYS_OGS) February 21, 2023

International Mother Language Day in Rohingya Refugee camps 🇧🇩. Great work @SayedulKarim2 https://t.co/YLR2JKV5RR
— Aung Kyaw Moe (@akmoe2) February 21, 2023

In honor of World Social Justice Day (2/20) and World Mother Language Day (2/21), here's a fun graphic translating "Justice" into several of the many languages of the world! #justice https://t.co/6KSZw6r9kF
— Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (@UUSC) February 21, 2023

At last week’s Stated, I was proud to see a resolution from myself and Council Member Farías pass to designate today, February 21st, as Mother Language Day. Listen to my full remarks 👇 https://t.co/wa6TGpbT4Y
— Council Member Shahana Hanif (@CMShahanaHanif) February 21, 2023

Mother language is our first tool for understanding the world. Let us continue to celebrate and nurture the speaking of one’s mother language to truly ensure we leave no one behind. Pleased to join 🇧🇩🇩🇰🇬🇹🇭🇺🇮🇳🇲🇦🇹🇱 & @UNESCO in celebrating #InternationalMotherLanguageDay. https://t.co/EMqLvxHRKr
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) February 21, 2023