Fiji Celebrates the Richness of Language on International Mother Language Day!

Fiji Celebrates the Richness of Language on International Mother Language Day!

Fiji Marks International Mother Language Day In a vibrant party of linguistic heritage and cultural diversity, Fiji joined nations around the globe to commemorate International Mother Language Day on February 21. This year’s theme, “Multilingual education – a necessity for linguistic diversity and multilingualism,” resonates deeply within Fiji’s own rich tapestry of languages and cultures. [...]

International Day of Mother Languages celebrated at UN and UNESCO

Many Languages One Future virtual event organized February 13, 2026 by the United Nations University for students ages 13-18. Photo : Courtesy UN The UN, led by UNESCO, celebrated the International Mother Language Day on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in several of its offices across the world. The day was also observed by New York State. Focusing on the role of youth in achieving multilinguism, the 2026 theme for the day was “Youth voices on mult…