Very pleased meeting with HE Ms. Liwy Grazioso, Minister of Culture of #Guatemala, and exchanging on the opportunities for collaboration with the Communication & Information Sector, notably on indigenous media & languages and UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme.

The intersections between #IndigneousLanguages and #DigitalTechnology were discussed during our #UNPFII side-event! Speakers shared their expertise on opportunities the digital domain offers to indigenous languages, and the #IDIL Ad-Hoc Group on Digital Equality was launched!

#DidYouKnow that almost half of the world’s scripts don't exist on digital platforms? The Missing Scripts works to ensure that these scripts extend their existence into the digital domain to increase the functional usage of #IndigenousLanguage. Read more: unesco.org/en/articles/di…

Universal Acceptance is a foundational aspect of our shared digital ecosystem, ensuring softwares recognize all domain names regardless of script or language. Join us for an Information Meeting on Universal Acceptance on May 6th, more details here: unesco.org/en/articles/in…

On May 21st, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we will be holding an online event entitled #IndigenousLanguages and Technology: Opportunities for Accessibility and Diversity, together with Translation Commons! More details here:translationcommons.org/world-day-of-c…

Discover issues and opportunities related to #IndigenousLanguages and technology during our event on World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue organized with Translation Commons! Tune in with us on May 21st, more details here: translationcommons.org/world-day-of-c…

The 📢Open Call📢 is out! Come and join the 4 Ad-hoc Groups of the International Decade for #IndigenousLanguages, for individual experts to advise on specific aspects of the implementation of the Global Action Plan, more info here: unesco.org/en/articles/ca…

UNESCO is pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications and nominations for the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 International Literacy Prizes 2024! This year's theme is ‘Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace’. More info: unesco.org/en/prizes/lite…

!!Call for Participation!! Discussions on SDG 16 and Indigenous Languages with English, French and Spanish interpretation will take place at the HLPF 2024, with more info in the image below! Those interested can register by 7 July: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

In Gabon, crucial steps were taken in the pursuit of #IndigenousLanguage revitalization by UNESCO Libreville and the Gabonese National Commission for UNESCO, through their project entitled “I speak Koya. I speak Baka”. #WeAreIndigenous. Read more here: bit.ly/3xPqq1l

Discussions on #IndigenousLanguages and #IndigenousKnowledge and their contributions to Scientific Knowledge are happening at the 4-day stakeholder engagement workshop in Otijwarongo, Namibia. #WeAreIndigenous. Join in on the livestreamed workshop here: bit.ly/4f7aVmc

UNESCO calls on Indigenous-led media to take part in a global survey to improve media services for Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese. Take the survey: bit.ly/46gkyuQ #DecadeOfIndigenousLanguages #IndigenousMedia

Join the virtual commemoration of International #IndigenousDay @UNPFII below! #IndigenousLanguages #IDIL

📢📢Call for Applications📢📢 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is organising a Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking program for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs from Pacific Island Countries! Learn more and apply in the link below by 30th September. Register here: bit.ly/3MG9nTv

Check out this article by the Canadian Commission to UNESCO and The Walrus to find out more about the intertwining between #IndigenousLanguages and #Biodiversity!

On September 30th, International Translation Day, #IDIL will be holding a livestreamed online event entitled "Translation, an art worth protecting: Moral and Material rights for #IndigenousLanguages", together with Translation Commons! More info here: bit.ly/3X4Yv6c

27,000 copies of "What Makes Us Human" in #Mapuzungun were distributed to educational institutions by the Chilean Ministry of Education. This marks the second #IndigenousLanguage translation of the book within #IDIL, and we welcome others! Read more here: bit.ly/3ze7zxD