Unesco why language matters

Individuals are even taking matters into their own hands. Over the past few decades, two Guinean brothers designed the first writing system for the African language Fulfulde. The brothers enabled Fulfulde speakers worldwide to connect online, increase adult literacy, and access education in their native tongue.

Their efforts reflect a common desire among communities to sustain their unique cultures and heritage. How does this impact your organization? Do you have a program to offer speakers of uncommon languages access to your services?

Are you equipped to provide interpretation for them on demand? We can help. Contact us to learn more. Subscribe to Our Blog. Client Login. All Rights Reserved. CyraCom Language Services Blog. It is hoped that the conference and this publication, which includes and expands upon many of its themes and findings, will help spur more thought and action on the challenging work ahead. Bookmark this Login or Register to use this flag. Themes: Language of instruction Educational quality. Languages: English.

Project: Millennium Development Goals. Reimagining our futures together: a new social contract for education. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France. Its mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities, Africa and Gender equality, and supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs adopted at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, through all its programmes.

Language is the key to inclusion and at the center of human activity, self-expression and identity. This publication recognize the importance that people place on their own language in achieving the MDG Goals.