Question

What was the theme of the $2018$ International Mother Language Day (IMLD)?

• A. Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes
• B. Inclusion in and through education: Language counts
• C. Linguistic diversity and multilingualism court for sustainable development
• D. Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education

Answer 1

The correct option is C Linguistic diversity and multilingualism court for sustainable development

The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is celebrated every year by UNESCO on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversityand promote multilingualism. In 2018, UNESCO commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its bold statement that no discrimination can be made on the basis of language, and celebrates its translation into more than 500 languages. The 2018 theme was Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development.