This edition of Take the Lead shafted to ‘’the use of Mother Language also known as ‘’the Mother tongue.’’
The world on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 celebrated International Mother Language Day.
The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. It was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference and has been observed throughout the world since 2000.
UNESCO believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to preserve the differences in cultures and languages that foster tolerance and respect for others.
Currently, 40% of the global population lacks access to education in their native language, a figure that exceeds 90% in certain regions. This report and other concerning issues about the mother language are on the menu for today.