The day was first proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 and has been observed worldwide since 2000 .
The video file commemorates International Mother Language Day, an annual global observance held on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural diversity . Context for February 21, 2023 The day was first proclaimed by UNESCO in
International Mother Language Day: UNESCO calls on countries to Importance in Ukraine For Ukraine, the 2023 observance
The date February 21st honors the 1952 "Language Movement" in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), where students were killed while protesting for the right to use their native Bengali language . Importance in Ukraine Importance in Ukraine For Ukraine
For Ukraine, the 2023 observance carried deep national significance:
In 2023, the global celebration led by focused on the theme: "Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education" . The initiative emphasized that quality education starts with understanding, advocating for teaching children in their mother tongue during their earliest years of schooling . Historical Significance